KORO ILUSTRADO, a Makati City-based all-male choral ensemble, was formed in October 2007 by a group of choral enthusiasts. It commits to significantly contribute to the nurturance of the country’s choral tradition. Its vision is to become the country's pr...  moreKORO ILUSTRADO, a Makati City-based all-male choral ensemble, was formed in October 2007 by a group of choral enthusiasts. It commits to significantly contribute to the nurturance of the country’s choral tradition. Its vision is to become the country's premiere all-male chorale, exemplifying the best of the Filipino: excellence, discipline and a flair for entertainment. Inspired by the global spirit and nationalistic dedication of the great ilustrado men during Spanish colonial times, the choir is slowly building a repertoire that includes the best of local and global all-male choral music. A member of the Madz et al network of choirs, it is composed of men who had extensive choral singing backgrounds through their college, church and community/parish choir experiences. Koro Ilustrado's choirmasters are Edmund Alan "Jong" Piquero and Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero.  less

VokalArs, an all-female music group, started rehearsing at the end of 2004 with the intention of consolidating a professional chamber size choir who would offer unconventional, high artistical quality concerts. Its components are professionals, whether si...  moreVokalArs, an all-female music group, started rehearsing at the end of 2004 with the intention of consolidating a professional chamber size choir who would offer unconventional, high artistical quality concerts. Its components are professionals, whether singers or related to other areas of music or those who, despite having another occupation, have a solid musical background and an extense Vocal and choral experience. The unique sonority of a female group of singers, usually a capella, has been widely explored throughout the history of music by many composers from all times, both male and female. Examples of such music can be found from the Middle Ages up to contemporary music; however it is not until Romanticism that works are composed specifically for female choirs. Thus, a particular genre is born that will keep its own entity up to the present times. This genre has been especially cultivated as of late by female artists and composers. Both aspects, that is presenting works written for female choir as well ...    less

Founded in 1967 and based in Paisley, this female choir is actively involved in concert, festival and competition work across Scotland, and further afield. The group has appeared in a wide range of prestigious venues and has performed with many other ch...  moreFounded in 1967 and based in Paisley, this female choir is actively involved in concert, festival and competition work across Scotland, and further afield. The group has appeared in a wide range of prestigious venues and has performed with many other choirs and ensembles throughout the years.  

Cantilena Women's Choir was established in 2006 and has been conducted by Lana Bernardes since that time. Today it comprises 23 selected singers, Cantilena meaning "lightweight song", deriving from the Latin word for &quo...  moreCantilena Women's Choir was established in 2006 and has been conducted by Lana Bernardes since that time. Today it comprises 23 selected singers, Cantilena meaning "lightweight song", deriving from the Latin word for "song" or "melody". Whenever possible, during concerts the members of the choir wear a pearl necklace to represent the significance of the activities pursued: each member of the choir is represented by one of the pearls, with the strand linking them all being the music - the main purpose of so much hard work to achieve artistic quality. As well as being an extremely feminine accessory, it also illustrates the quality, refinement, finish and musical beauty that the Academia Concerto pursues. The formation of groups of like voices in Brazil is not very common and, therefore, requires constant research to seek out specialised repertoire, both in Brazil and abroad, making appropriate arrangements or adaptations of pieces for ...    less

Kvennakórinn EMBLA (Women's Choir EMBLA) from Akureyri, Iceland Formed by the conductor, Roar Kvam, in 2002. We are mostly performing classical and modern works for Female Choirs. Here are some works we have performed. Pergolesi: Stabat Mater, Telem...  moreKvennakórinn EMBLA (Women's Choir EMBLA) from Akureyri, Iceland Formed by the conductor, Roar Kvam, in 2002. We are mostly performing classical and modern works for Female Choirs. Here are some works we have performed. Pergolesi: Stabat Mater, Telemann, Bach and M. Haydn Cantatas, Mass by Cesar Franck, works by F. Liszt, Villa Lobos, Rachmaninov and a lot of other interesting things. If you would like to know more about our performed music, please check out our home site.  

Our group is dedicated to the research and diffusion of ancient music, mainly Renaissance and Baroque. In addition to the European repertoire, we love Spanish and Hispanic music, both in Spanish and native languages. We also perform music for theater and ...  moreOur group is dedicated to the research and diffusion of ancient music, mainly Renaissance and Baroque. In addition to the European repertoire, we love Spanish and Hispanic music, both in Spanish and native languages. We also perform music for theater and research on choral theater.