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Gesualdo Chamber Choir
the Gesualdo Chamber Choir was founded in 2000 by conductor András Stimecz with the aim to popularize Hungarian culture worldwide and introduce foreign choral traditions to Hungary. the Choir is made up of 25 Members from a variety of professional backgro... morethe Gesualdo Chamber Choir was founded in 2000 by conductor András Stimecz with the aim to popularize Hungarian culture worldwide and introduce foreign choral traditions to Hungary. the Choir is made up of 25 Members from a variety of professional backgrounds, including teachers, scientists, clerics, accountants, carpenters, and engineers. the Choir's repertoire consists mainly of choral works from the renaissance and 20th century, as well as contemporary pieces in Hungarian, English, Latin, Italian, French, and German.
the Gesualdo Choir has earned several national and international awards, winning top ratings in Hungary as well as 2nd and 3rd place prizes at the prestigious Tonen Choir competition in the Netherlands. the Choir performs 15 times each year within Hungary, and continually seeks opportunities to spread the beauty of the Hungarian choral tradition abroad.
Hungarian culture is rich with musical traditions, yet many of the country's most talented composers remain relatively unknown to the outsi... less
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Coro de Cámara Ainur
the Ainur Chamber Choir was originally founded in 1991, at a time when a main choral movement was taking place in the Canary Islands. the Choir’s work was interrupted for several years during its Members’ academic education, as well as during their partic... morethe Ainur Chamber Choir was originally founded in 1991, at a time when a main choral movement was taking place in the Canary Islands. the Choir’s work was interrupted for several years during its Members’ academic education, as well as during their participation in different musical projects. the present line-up has been steady since 2006. their repertoire offers a variety of styles of great difficulty and chromatic richness, and tries to take advantage of the cultural and geographic circumstances which make of the Canary Islands a multicultural place.
A remarkable feature of the group is their willingness to innovate within the choral music.
their versatility and the variety of repertoire they face can be seen in the different projects they have taken part in: short operas, official or private events, festivals, and monographic concerts on different subjects. A few instances of the Choir’s late activity are the following:
- Several concerts in Moscow in December 2006, as guests of the Spanish Embassy.
- P... less
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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... 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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I am the Great Sun
Hofstra Chamber Choir performing Jussi Chydenius' "I am the Great Sun
(the Chamber Choir comprises the front half or so of this group, thus the non-singing Members of Chorale you see in the back... :)
David Fryling, Conductor
April 2012, Cathedral of... moreHofstra Chamber Choir performing Jussi Chydenius' "I am the Great Sun
(the Chamber Choir comprises the front half or so of this group, thus the non-singing Members of Chorale you see in the back... :)
David Fryling, Conductor
April 2012, Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, NY
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the Cathedral Chamber Choir
Choir Members are based all over the United Kingdom, and we come together only when we rehearse and sing at a Cathedral city. We do not belong to any particular geographical area or church denomination. In over 25 years, nearly 400 people from all backgro... moreChoir Members are based all over the United Kingdom, and we come together only when we rehearse and sing at a Cathedral city. We do not belong to any particular geographical area or church denomination. In over 25 years, nearly 400 people from all backgrounds have sung with us - often for the first time in an English Cathedral. the number continues to grow year by year. Martin Hall, our founder, became 'Director Emeritus' in Autumn 2006 and Matthew O' Donovan took over the post of Director in his stead. Because of the way we meet, we don't require formal auditions in advance, but new singers are expected to be excellent sight readers and to have a good choral tone. less
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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... 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.
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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... less
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Cor Flammae
Cor Flammae is Vancouver's summer chorus of classically trained, queer singers, performing queer content. Composed from the ranks of the city's top-flight choral ensembles and singers, the Choir seeks to reveal the hidden queer heritage often ignored in t... moreCor Flammae is Vancouver's summer chorus of classically trained, queer singers, performing queer content. Composed from the ranks of the city's top-flight choral ensembles and singers, the Choir seeks to reveal the hidden queer heritage often ignored in the conservative world of classical music.
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Varjele, Jumala, soasta - Veljo Tormis
Vancouver Cantata Singers perform Estonian composer Veljo Tormis' Varjele Jumala (God Protect Us From War) at our BALTIC SHORES concert, May 1, 2010.