Sospiri was founded by the composer John Duggan and the Singer Christopher Watson. We are based in Oxford and many of our younger Singers have gone on to Sing professionally in London. We Sing a wide range of classical repertoire, from Gregorian Chant and...  moreSospiri was founded by the composer John Duggan and the Singer Christopher Watson. We are based in Oxford and many of our younger Singers have gone on to Sing professionally in London. We Sing a wide range of classical repertoire, from Gregorian Chant and Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works, many written by John Duggan. We have recorded two discs for the Gift of Music and give concerts in Oxford and London, as well as making regular trips to France and Italy.  

the story of “Venezia in Musica” started in 2003! Sing! In concerts beside the palaces, romantic buildings, lagoons and gondolas of Venice. Find you safe in competition at the clean and tiny charm of the city of Caorle to only name some of the...

I. A WATER WHEEL TURNS Inside water, a water wheel turns. the star circulates with the Moon. We live in the night ocean wondering, What are these lights? Texts by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks © 1995 Coleman Barks. Used by permission. ...  moreI. A WATER WHEEL TURNS Inside water, a water wheel turns. the star circulates with the Moon. We live in the night ocean wondering, What are these lights? Texts by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks © 1995 Coleman Barks. Used by permission. Performed by the Millennium Consort, Martin Neary, conductor, and the Pomona College Choir, Donna Di Grazia, director. Water Ruminations is a setting of six poems by the thirteenth-century poet Rumi, in English translations from the Persian by Coleman Barks, for double choir and organ. the poetry Sings of literal and spiritual connections between water and sky, a drop of water and human life, flowing water and love, drinking water and its container, the giddiness of spring and rolling seas, and the ocean's gifts and Singing. Its images, from 800 years ago, speak to us with both vivid immediacy and transcendence. the idea for the piece originated with the Mellon Elemental Arts Initiative, which proposed funding activities that would involve students in ar...    less

In honor of the Virginia Beach Chorale's 60th anniversary and of 10 years under the leadership of artistic director Dr. Don Krudop, the Virginia Beach Chorale commissioned "Sing to Me" by beloved choral composer, Joseph Martin. the song first premiered at...  moreIn honor of the Virginia Beach Chorale's 60th anniversary and of 10 years under the leadership of artistic director Dr. Don Krudop, the Virginia Beach Chorale commissioned "Sing to Me" by beloved choral composer, Joseph Martin. the song first premiered at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts on May 18, 2019. This recording was made at the conclusion of the Chorale's June 2, 2019 performance at Old Donation School.  

Bournemouth-based award-winning choir Do You Hear the People Sing? rehearSing the Gods Love Nubia from Aida www.doyouhearthepeopleSing.net

Haydn: Sing the Lord, ye voices all. Mendelssohn Singers conducted by TMC Associate Conductor Matthew Otto. James Bourne, piano. Michael Bloss, organ. Performed at the toronto Mendelssohn Choir's Symposium concert on January 26, 2013 at Yorkminster Park...  moreHaydn: Sing the Lord, ye voices all. Mendelssohn Singers conducted by TMC Associate Conductor Matthew Otto. James Bourne, piano. Michael Bloss, organ. Performed at the toronto Mendelssohn Choir's Symposium concert on January 26, 2013 at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. This concert concluded the TMC's 2013 Choral Conductors' Symposium led by Noel Edison. Webcast produced by Inline Digital.  

I would like to invite you to join me in central Portugal to Sing in one of the choirs at the Zêzere Arts Festival in early August. the venue is the amazing world heritage building, the Convento de Cristo in tomar. But first.....   My first c...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Staring at a blank page waiting for the muse to strike. Slumped in a chair waiting to feel energised enough to go jogging. Feeling down and the last ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I love to Sing harmony. In fact, that’s pretty much the only time I Sing!     WorldSong choir, Coventry   But to do that you ne...

This is Gethsemane, one of two performances performed by Do You Hear the People Sing? at New Milton Music Festival on Sunday 20 March 2016, which earned them not only best choir of their category but also best choir overall of the festival. It was arrange...  moreThis is Gethsemane, one of two performances performed by Do You Hear the People Sing? at New Milton Music Festival on Sunday 20 March 2016, which earned them not only best choir of their category but also best choir overall of the festival. It was arranged specifically for Do You Hear the People Sing? for the occasion, by their leader, Nicole Dawson