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Polyphony
Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a Concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best s... morePolyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a Concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best small choirs now before the public’ (Telegraph) and ‘possibly the best small professional chorus in the world’ (Encore Magazine, USA). In a new poll by Gramophone Magazine they were named as one of the world’s leading choirs ‘Stephen Layton's choir have become renowned for both their sound and versatility – whether in early music, or contemporary works such as those of Eric Whitacre, they embody the remarkable tradition of British Choral excellence at its finest.’
For more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. These have become notable events in London’s music calendar and have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and the EBU. According to the Evening Standard ‘no one ... less
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Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival
Website: http://artseducation.culturalcenter.gov.ph/Choralfestmnl
Competition Schedule: August 7-10, 2013
Deadline for submission of application requirements: April 2, 2013
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, ... moreWebsite: http://artseducation.culturalcenter.gov.ph/Choralfestmnl
Competition Schedule: August 7-10, 2013
Deadline for submission of application requirements: April 2, 2013
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Cultural Center of the Philippines invites choirs from all over the world to compete in the Andrea O. Veneracion Choral Festival, Manila, 2013. It is open to choirs which will qualify in the following categories: Folk Music, Vocal Ensemble, Chamber Choir.
The festival honors the founder of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, National Artist for Music, Andrea O. Veneracion, an esteemed choirmaster and Choral clinician who is instrumental in the promotion of Choral music all over the country. less
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Sanctus by Bernard Hughes performed by the dwsChorale
Bernard Hughes’s music has been performed at major venues in Britain and abroad and received a number of broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. A CD of his Choral music, I am the Song, was released in 2016 on Signum Classics. Bernard’s music featured on the Horrible ... moreBernard Hughes’s music has been performed at major venues in Britain and abroad and received a number of broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. A CD of his Choral music, I am the Song, was released in 2016 on Signum Classics. Bernard’s music featured on the Horrible Histories film Bill (2015), and he co-produced the album, Not Now, Bernard & Other Stories, performed Orchestra of the Swan and Alexander Armstrong, released in February 2020. In January 2020 Bernard’s Choral music was featured in a portrait Concert by the BBC Singers, and in November 2020 one of the pieces from that Concert, I Sing of Love, was nominated by the Ivors Academy for an Ivors Composer Award.
With Bernard's kind permission I am releasing this video of my multitrack performance of a part of his mass, dating from around 2006. less
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The Songmen - William Byrd: Sing Joyfully
43. International Choir Contest Tolosa, Spain. Certamen Coral de Tolosa. This is a service of Choral Festival Network (CFN) www.Choralfestivalnetwork.org Vocal Groups Sacred Music grupos vocales musica religiosa, October 31 2011
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ON MARRIAGE - John Conahan (SATB - a cappella)
ON MARRIAGE - by John Conahan. SATB, a cappella. This is an a cappella setting of the passage "On Marriage" from THE PROPHET by Kahlil Gibran. In this video, you'll be able to view the complete score in tandem with a performance. For more information and ... moreON MARRIAGE - by John Conahan. SATB, a cappella. This is an a cappella setting of the passage "On Marriage" from THE PROPHET by Kahlil Gibran. In this video, you'll be able to view the complete score in tandem with a performance. For more information and additional scores, visit www.johnconahan.com. (Music: © John Conahan, Text: Permissions granted by Gibran National Committee, address: P.O. Box 116-5375, Beirut, Lebanon; Phone & Fax: (+961-1) 396916 and (+961-1) 396921; E-Mail: k.gibran@cyberia.net.lb.).
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The OK Chorale - songs of passion & joy from across the globe
Back for the second year running but hoping there will be no snow this time, The OK Chorale are delighted to present their annual spring Concert at St. Mary’s Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk on Saturday 29 March at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 (£2 und...
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Barcarolle Choir, Spring Concert: "The Drama of the Song"
Barcarolle Choir and its Musical Director, Sam Evans, are delighted to announce their next performance in June 2019.The evening will propose a wide range of pieces from a multitude of composers such as Chilcott, Verdi, D. Ellington, Webber, Berlioz, Bach...
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The New Tottenham Singers 17-12-11
A Concert by The New Tottenham Singers accompanied by the Vivace Brass Quintet held at the church of St Mary the Virgin, Lansdowne Road, Tottenham on Saturday 17th December 2011.