Quick! we have but a second by Charles Villiers Stanford Sung as an encore piece by CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir under the direction of Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan 12 May 2013, Istanbul Beyoglu Aynalicesme Protestant Church Shot by Kevork Tavityan

Conductor: Meng-Hsien PENG Audio Recording Engineer: Chao-Hui WANG Performance: Müller Chamber Choir Performed at National Concert Hall, Taipei, Taiwan 9 June 2019

Kaohsiung Chamber Choir (KCC) is one of the most prosperous ensembles in southern Taiwan. Founded by a group of choral music lovers in 2002, KCC has leaded the choral music community to an unceasingly advancement in southern Taiwan. KCC performs a vast se...  moreKaohsiung Chamber Choir (KCC) is one of the most prosperous ensembles in southern Taiwan. Founded by a group of choral music lovers in 2002, KCC has leaded the choral music community to an unceasingly advancement in southern Taiwan. KCC performs a vast selection of local and international repertoires, female or male choral work, a cappella pieces, contemporary Chamber Choir music, and newly commissioned compositions in its semi annual concerts and other occasions. KCC’s active presence on stages has brought several acclaimed rewards from private and public offices. Under the leadership of the current Artistic Director, Dr. Chia-fen Weng, KCC launched the Elite Workshop to further expand the Choir’s caliber in 2007. This program recruited a few young talented singers to act as voice teachers in the Choir, such as Hua-chen Liang, Je-jium Chan and Ying-jen Yao, and offers music theory, body movement and dancing lessons to its members as part of this Elite Workshop program. KCC was selected to receive grants f...    less

St. Colman's Cathedral Chamber Choir is a long-established Choir from the harbour town of Cobh in the Republic of Ireland. The Choir performs every Sunday evening in the Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Colman's, a majestic building situated on a hill in ...  moreSt. Colman's Cathedral Chamber Choir is a long-established Choir from the harbour town of Cobh in the Republic of Ireland. The Choir performs every Sunday evening in the Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Colman's, a majestic building situated on a hill in the town famed for being the last port of call for the Titanic. The membership of the Choir has grown considerably in the last five years and it now boasts more than 30 voices. The Choir is a previous winner at the world famous Cork Choral Festival and has travelled to Vienna, London and Italy to perform at various events. In 2009 the Choir was honored to be asked to sing in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City for the Sunday liturgy. That same year they also performed at Westminster Cathedral. They have been asked back to St. Peter's in July 2013 to perform again. This Easter the Choir performed for the live broadcast of the Good Friday Liturgy and the Easter Vigil on Irish television channel, RTE 1, which was beamed live across the world on the RTE w...    less

Abide With Me (arr. Moses Hogan) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) at the Santa María de León Cathedral in Léon, Spain. TEXT: Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with ...  moreAbide With Me (arr. Moses Hogan) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) at the Santa María de León Cathedral in Léon, Spain. TEXT: Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. I need Thy presence every passing hour. What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. O Thou who changest not, abide with me. In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen. ABOUT THE Choir: Since 2009, the CWU Chamber Choir has held annual recording sessions to create videos specifically designed for YouTube. All are under the baton of Dr. Gary A. Weidenaar, who has been the director of the Choir since 2006. As of Fall, 2016; there are 29 videos. Ten of those feature the music of Ola Gjeilo and are the result of working with Mr. Gjeilo in 3 recording ...    less

Second Act of the 2013 Christmas Show "When You Believe" by the Inspira Chamber Choir

The CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs O Vos Omnes by Tomás Luis da Victoria. The recording was made in the Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Education Building Concert Hall. The video includes subtitles. The Choir has ...  moreThe CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs O Vos Omnes by Tomás Luis da Victoria. The recording was made in the Central Washington University's McIntyre Music Education Building Concert Hall. The video includes subtitles. The Choir has also recorded YouTube videos that feature music of Claudio Monteverdi, Ola Gjeilo, John Muehleisen, Einojuhani Rautavaara., and Vijay Singh. Monteverdi's Sestina can be found on the following two videos: (pieces 1-3 & 4-6): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_qClRojFw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G786-GV1NT8 Follow the Choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir  less

The Saskatoon Chamber Singers was founded in 1977 by a group of former Greystone Singers (University of Saskatchewan) who wanted to continue singing in a quality choral ensemble. The Choir has been a finalist in both the CBC choral competition for amateur...  moreThe Saskatoon Chamber Singers was founded in 1977 by a group of former Greystone Singers (University of Saskatchewan) who wanted to continue singing in a quality choral ensemble. The Choir has been a finalist in both the CBC choral competition for amateur Choirs and the International Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River, British Columbia, and participated in the non-competitive Festival 500 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. It has also been the guest Choir at Saskatchewan Sings, and sang at the installation of Lynda Haverstock (a former member) as Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan. In 2010, the Choir performed at Podium, the biennial conference of the Association of Canadian Choral Communities, held in Saskatoon. The Choir’s repertoire has been rich in variety since its establishment, and Canadian music has always been an important component of its programming. Perhaps best known for its annual Remembrance Day concert, the Choir’s schedule is generally rounded out by a seasonal concert in December or January and on...    less

The CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) sings John Muehleisen's "Eat Your Vegetables!" -- a set of three humorous pieces for Choir and clarinet. The set was recorded and produced in December of 2010 by Allen Larsen in the CWU music building conce...  moreThe CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) sings John Muehleisen's "Eat Your Vegetables!" -- a set of three humorous pieces for Choir and clarinet. The set was recorded and produced in December of 2010 by Allen Larsen in the CWU music building concert hall. The poems, by Joanne Gunnerson, were set by composer John Muehleisen. Bounty and Aversion to Carrots were written for the Seattle Choir Opus 7, The third song, RAH!, was commissioned by CWU. The Choir has also recorded YouTube videos that feature music of Claudio Monteverdi, Ola Gjeilo, Einojuhani Rautavaara., Vijay Singh, and Tomás Luis da Victoria Monteverdi's Sestina can be found on the following two videos: (pieces 1-3 & 4-6): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_qClRojFw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G786-GV1NT8 Follow the Choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir  less

No. 4: The Sword of Erin (Air: "Cruachan na feine" / "The Finian Stronghold") from Six Irish Folksongs, Op. 78 Arr. by C.V. Stanford, Words by T. Moore CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir Dir.: Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan Lecture-Concert: "Stanford to Br...  moreNo. 4: The Sword of Erin (Air: "Cruachan na feine" / "The Finian Stronghold") from Six Irish Folksongs, Op. 78 Arr. by C.V. Stanford, Words by T. Moore CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir Dir.: Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan Lecture-Concert: "Stanford to Britten: A Musical Lineage" britten100.org British Consulate-General Istanbul Pera House / Ball Room December 14, 2013