"Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" (Gjeilo) performed by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director), the Kairos String Quartet, and Ola Gjeilo (piano). In May, 2013, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington...  more"Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" (Gjeilo) performed by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director), the Kairos String Quartet, and Ola Gjeilo (piano). In May, 2013, composer Ola Gjeilo spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus, joining the choir in recording 4 of his pieces. This performance is from that session. The other pieces were "Sanctus" for a cappella choir, and "Luminous Night of the Soul", accompanied by the composer at the piano and joined by the Kairos Quartet -- the resident faculty string quartet at CWU. The final piece, "Ubi Caritas II: Through Infinite Ages", was recorded both in an unaccompanied rendition (how it is written and published) and in a version with Mr. Gjeilo improvising an accompaniment to the choir. This was Ola's second time on CWU's campus. His first visit was in the spring of 2011 and yielded 5 videos of his music, a wide-ranging interview with the composer and other bonus material. It resulted in a DVD entitled "In the M...    less

The Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform the premiere of "Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" by Ola Gjeilo live in concert on July 26, 2011 in Libby Gardner concert hall, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. This was the Vocal Artists Bon Voyage concert prior ...  moreThe Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform the premiere of "Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" by Ola Gjeilo live in concert on July 26, 2011 in Libby Gardner concert hall, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. This was the Vocal Artists Bon Voyage concert prior to their Argentine tour and performance at the 9th International World Choral Symposium. "Across the Vast, Eternal Sky" was comissioned by and dedicated to the Salt Lake Vocal Artists and Brady Allred. Piano: Laurel Enke Across the Vast, Eternal Sky Weary I fly, Across the vast eternal Sky, High in the heavens, Where awaits my destiny. Grey skies are thick'ning; Soon now my time will come, Time to return home 'Cross the vast eternal Sky. When I was young I flew in the velvet night; Shining by day, a firebird bathed in light! Grey now my feathers, which once were red and gold; My destiny to soar up to the Sunlight! Sunlight shines on my face; This is my grace, to be Restored, born again, In flame! Do not despair that I a...    less

Philip Klaassen, solo North Sky Chorale live performance in Knox United Church, Saskatoon, SK May 2023

Blue Sky Harmony is an ensemble of experienced singers based in Everton Park, on the northside of Brisbane, Australia. We are passionate about performance, and love to sing contemporary a cappella music in four-part harmony. Our choir is committed to musi...  moreBlue Sky Harmony is an ensemble of experienced singers based in Everton Park, on the northside of Brisbane, Australia. We are passionate about performance, and love to sing contemporary a cappella music in four-part harmony. Our choir is committed to musical excellence, and we love to learn. Continuous education is one of the foundations of Blue Sky Harmony, and we utilise the skills and experience of each person in our ensemble. Although we have diverse backgrounds, our members thrive on working together to achieve shared goals. Blue Sky Harmony is available to sing at private and community events and we are always looking for new members to join our choir. Find out more about us via: Website: www.blueSkyharmony.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/blueSkyharmonybrisbane Instagram: @blueSkyharmony  less

Barnsley Youth Choir "Mr Blue Sky" by Jeff Lynne arranged and conducted by Mat Wright, European Choir Games 2015, Pop/Jazz Champions Category.

Combined choirs of North Sky Chorale and St Vincent's Chamber Voices. Live performance April 2024. Richard Janzen, solo Kimbal Siebert, director

Live performance of Ignite by Canadian composer Emile Deedes-Vincke by North Sky Chorale in Saskatoon, SK. May 2023

live performance in May 2023 Philip Klaassen, tenor solo North Sky Chorale Richard Janzen, director Audrey Falk Janzen, piano

Performed by The Kaos Signing Choir, dedicated to our Global Patron, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Buy the mp3 from our website www.thekaosorganisation.com Signer: Sania Butt Signductor: Ali Wood Assistant Signductor: Lauren Pierce Guitar: David Azpiazu To...  morePerformed by The Kaos Signing Choir, dedicated to our Global Patron, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Buy the mp3 from our website www.thekaosorganisation.com Signer: Sania Butt Signductor: Ali Wood Assistant Signductor: Lauren Pierce Guitar: David Azpiazu Torres Bass: Phil Eacott Drums: Rowland Rivron Trumpet: Richard Free Alto Sax: Billy Huband Thompson Tenor Sax: Ben Vardy Piano: Suzy Davies Video Director/Editor: Caroline Hall Video Editors: Alex Parrish and Marco Beltrami Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England Sound Engineer: Paul Pritchard Associate Sound Producer: Avgoustos Psillas Words and Music © Suzy Davies 2012 With thanks to: Abbey Road Studios MTV Autograph Sound Ltd. The True Colours Trust  less

live performance in May 2023 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada