The third of three movements by composer Joseph Dillon Ford for male Chorus, based on Dante's La Divina Commedia (L'inferno), sung by the dwsChorale. Video recreated in honour of the composer "O sanguis meus, o superinfusa Gratia Dei, sicut tibi, cu...  moreThe third of three movements by composer Joseph Dillon Ford for male Chorus, based on Dante's La Divina Commedia (L'inferno), sung by the dwsChorale. Video recreated in honour of the composer "O sanguis meus, o superinfusa Gratia Dei, sicut tibi, cui bis unquam Coeli ianua reclusa?" "O thou my blood, O overflowing Grace of God, to whom, as unto thee, was e’er the Gate of Heaven unlocked a second time?” Così quel lume; ond’ io m’ attesi a lui; poscia rivolsi alla mia Donna il viso, e quinci e quindi stupefatto fui; Thus spoke that light; hence I thereto gave heed; then to my Lady turning back my face, I was on this side and on that amazed; chè dentro agli occhi suoi ardeva un riso tal, ch’ io pensai co’ miei toccar lo fondo della mia gloria e del mio Paradiso. for such a smile was glowing in her eyes, that I with my thought I had touched the depths both of my glory and of my Paradise  less

A powerful piece from Handel's Joseph and his brothers. Perfectly rendered by the baritone sensation Jonathan Chidiebube and Chorus by the golden Voices Choir STACC FUTO. Enjoy

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ALERON first came into existence in 2006 as the alumni Ensemble of the Ateneo de Manila High School Glee Club under the musical direction of Christopher Ong Arceo. Today, the group is composed of male choristers from different backgrounds: most of whom ha...  moreALERON first came into existence in 2006 as the alumni Ensemble of the Ateneo de Manila High School Glee Club under the musical direction of Christopher Ong Arceo. Today, the group is composed of male choristers from different backgrounds: most of whom have contributed significantly to the growth of the Ateneo choral community. ALERON, being an all-male Ensemble, is geared towards exploring the male choral soundscape. Through innovative programming and the performance of repertoire across musical styles and genres, the group aims to deliver to its audiences a diverse and unique choral experience. ALERON envisions to broaden the all-male choral genre by continuously premiering new works of select resident composers and arrangers throughout its concert seasons. ALERON has recently been making waves in the Philippine choral scene, most notably with its First Prize distinction in the Vocal Ensemble Category of the 1st Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival, Manila in August 2013, serving as the gro...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There are times in most choirs when a soloist or a small Ensemble is required. These roles can be allocated by the MD but in many cases singers are a...

Calling all Gents, Blokes, Geezers, Chaps, Wideboys, Rakes, Dudes, Scoundrels, Lads.... ...Calling all MEN. No Bow Ties. No Blazers. No Auditions. Just men and song. The mighty Male Voice classics from the valleys of the Land of the Dragon. Insan...  moreCalling all Gents, Blokes, Geezers, Chaps, Wideboys, Rakes, Dudes, Scoundrels, Lads.... ...Calling all MEN. No Bow Ties. No Blazers. No Auditions. Just men and song. The mighty Male Voice classics from the valleys of the Land of the Dragon. Insane Georgian/Bulgarian repertoire to make the very stones weep Vintage cheese from the Barbershop tradition (tempered with a small pinch of salt) Also anthems concerning the wonders of facial hair, garden sheds, reversing round corners, etc.... Not so much a new idea as a distillation of every great 'man-singing' concept' that has ever graced this earth. Rolled into one. In Bristol. By the people who created 'Gurt Lush Choir'. It will be BIG & fun. Virile & beautiful. Devilishly charming... ...You know you want to....  less

A group of vibrant young men and women, poised to uplift souls up to heaven with every effort and opportunity they have, through good Choral music.

“Will tomorrow, I wonder, be cloudy or clear?” asks the title of this piece composed and written by eminent Japanese maestro Tōru Takemitsu. Written and composed in 1985 for the Shin-yu Kai Chorus, the song captures the moment when one finds oneself strad...  more“Will tomorrow, I wonder, be cloudy or clear?” asks the title of this piece composed and written by eminent Japanese maestro Tōru Takemitsu. Written and composed in 1985 for the Shin-yu Kai Chorus, the song captures the moment when one finds oneself straddling both uncertainty and optimism while thinking about the future. Takemitsu’s signature sound, featuring rich harmonies colouring melodious refrains, shines through in this conversational and thoughtful piece. Performed live during Musica Intimae: The Plain of Dreams 夢の広野 11 March 2018 Victoria Concert Hall Videography by Luther Yiew Videography  less

The Gate of Hell The first of three movements by composer Joseph Dillon Ford for male Chorus based on Dante's La Divina Commedia (L'Inferno), sung by the dwsChorale. Video recreated in honour of the composer Per me si va ne la città dolente, per me s...  moreThe Gate of Hell The first of three movements by composer Joseph Dillon Ford for male Chorus based on Dante's La Divina Commedia (L'Inferno), sung by the dwsChorale. Video recreated in honour of the composer Per me si va ne la città dolente, per me si va ne l'etterno dolore, Through me is the way to the sorrowful city, Through me is the way to eternal sorrow, per me si va tra la perduta gente. Through me is the way among the lost people. Giustizia mosse il mio alto fattore: fecemi la divina potestate, la somma sapienza e 'l primo amore; Justice moved my exalted maker Divine power, supreme wisdom and the first love made me dinanzi a me non fuor cose create se non etterne, e io etterno duro. Before me were no created beings Only things eternal and I continue for ever Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch' intrate. Abandon all hope you who enter here.  less

There are few things that have as powerful an impact on our Ensembles as the standing formations of the singers. This will directly impact the speed at which the Ensemble learns new repertoire and polishes the same. Standing formation impacts balance, the...