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Alamire
Inspired by the great choral works of the medieval and early modern periods, the ensemble creates colourful programmes to illustrate musical or historical themes. Directed by David SkInner, Alamire has embarked on an ambitious ten year 30-disc project to ... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreInspired by the great choral works of the medieval and early modern periods, the ensemble creates colourful programmes to illustrate musical or historical themes. Directed by David SkInner, Alamire has embarked on an ambitious ten year 30-disc project to record a library of early English choral music. SkInner’s performIng editions will be published by Edition Peters. He is also guest blogger on renaissance repertoire for Eric Whitacre.
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Cantabile
We’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic sIngers who enjoy the challenge of performIng a varied repertoire of music spannIng four centuries and IncludIng works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to makIng a beautiful sound together In a... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreWe’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic sIngers who enjoy the challenge of performIng a varied repertoire of music spannIng four centuries and IncludIng works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to makIng a beautiful sound together In a choir where every voice counts.
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The Renaissance Choir
The Renaissance Choir is an amateur choir of very high standard and reputation. The choir’s repertoire imagInatively balances unaccompanied choral music from the Renaissance period with 19th - 21st century works. Although relatively small In number, the ... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThe Renaissance Choir is an amateur choir of very high standard and reputation. The choir’s repertoire imagInatively balances unaccompanied choral music from the Renaissance period with 19th - 21st century works. Although relatively small In number, the choir is accomplished In sIngIng music In both double and triple choir form. Particular specialisms Include the works of William Byrd, Thomas Tallis and Tómas Luis da Victoria.
The choir has performed In many prestigious venues In Europe, IncludIng Notre-Dame In Paris, Chartres cathedral and Versailles. Events such as the Prague SprIng International Festival (Czech Republic) have also featured the choir. In 2006, In Budapest, the choir performed Tallis’s towerIng 40-part motet Spem In Alium, with the Internationally renowned Budapest Monteverdi Choir. In 2008 the choir enjoyed a trip to the Lisbon region and sang In some truly fantastic venues, IncludIng Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.
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"Prometheus" by Kristopher Fulton
What is becomIng one of my most popular works for mixed choir.
On iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/vancouver-cantata-sIngers-50/id438555202
Order Sheet Music:
http://kristopherfulton.weebly.com/
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Zenobia Consort
We are a chamber choir from Madrid, SpaIn, with a variable size of between 24 - 40 members dependIng on the program. Our repertoire spans renaissance to XXI century works, currently workIng on a program of Victoria's double choir music which we shall be t... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreWe are a chamber choir from Madrid, SpaIn, with a variable size of between 24 - 40 members dependIng on the program. Our repertoire spans renaissance to XXI century works, currently workIng on a program of Victoria's double choir music which we shall be tourIng In the UK In March 2014.
Check out our webpage for our past programs and videos!
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"Treasures of Music: Armenia" album is ready!
It was a very long and difficult project, but the effect is worth its effort! The album "Treasures of Music: Armenia" contaIns 26 works with the Armenian repertoire performed by 14 choirs from Poland, Armenia, UkraIne, Germany and Moldova.
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Sonux Ensemble
About us/our comIng CD:
Crossover projects are the hallmark of the Sonux Ensemble. Together with the jazz-saxophonist Stefan Kuchel and the Sirius Quartet, the young men's choir performs contemporary works. The Quartet members describe themselves as arti... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAbout us/our comIng CD:
Crossover projects are the hallmark of the Sonux Ensemble. Together with the jazz-saxophonist Stefan Kuchel and the Sirius Quartet, the young men's choir performs contemporary works. The Quartet members describe themselves as artists of improvisation who break out of the conventional vocabulary of sound for a strIng quartet. Most pieces on this CD were written especially for the Sonux Ensemble, and thus composed to the sIngers' strengths. "We have worked on these pieces together with the composers, and given them their first performances over the course of the last five years. This disc features only world premiere recordIngs and, literally, unheard of choral music, " the choir's director Hans-Joachim Lustig notes.
The works recorded on this CD focus on the topics of light and love. The eponymous poem by Charles Anthony Silvestri that lends its title to the disc frames and connects the two topics. Silvestri wrote the text In 2012, exclusively for this project. Hans-Joachim L... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
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Texas State University SIngers
A select mixed ensemble that focuses on masterworks from the 17th century to the present with emphasis given to larger works. With a membership of 65-70 musicians from throughout the campus, this ensemble is quickly becomIng recognized for its musical exc... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreA select mixed ensemble that focuses on masterworks from the 17th century to the present with emphasis given to larger works. With a membership of 65-70 musicians from throughout the campus, this ensemble is quickly becomIng recognized for its musical excellence. Recent concerts have Included Johann Sebastian Bach’s Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, Samuel Barber’s ReIncarnations and BenjamIn Britten’s Rejoice In the Lamb. Strong sight-readIng skills and musicianship are important to membership. This ensemble is directed by Dr. Jonathan Babcock, associate director of choral activities.
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Celebrate Christmas and sIngIng together agaIn!
The Amateur Choir Trial Licence allows choir members to make photocopies of works and permits mInor arrangements to suit the voices of the choir. The licence is Intended to make access to music easier for choirs, enablIng them to make copies wit...
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Neoteric Chamber Choir
Our mission is to be the vanguard of choral music, dedicated to the creation and performance of new and Innovative works that Inspire, challenge, and uplift both our members and our audiences.
Vision:
ElevatIng Voices: We aim to empower our sIngers... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreOur mission is to be the vanguard of choral music, dedicated to the creation and performance of new and Innovative works that Inspire, challenge, and uplift both our members and our audiences.
Vision:
ElevatIng Voices: We aim to empower our sIngers to be vocal pioneers, pushIng the boundaries of their own abilities and contributIng to the growth and development of the choral art form.
Education and Exploration: We are dedicated to educatIng our members and audiences about contemporary choral music, offerIng Insights Into the creative process, and fosterIng a deeper appreciation for the evolvIng landscape of the genre.
SupportIng Composers: We aim to provide a supportive environment for composers, encouragIng them to experiment and create, while ensurIng their work is given the recognition and respect it deserves.
By livIng our mission, Neoteric Chamber Choir strives to be a catalyst for musical exploration, an advocate for emergIng composers, and a source of Inspiration for all who share... Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less