Nizhny Novgorod State University Choir - "Wait for Me" (music by Aleksandr Baraev, lyrics by Konstantin Simonov). Contest performance at the Final of Russian Choral Festival (Moscow, 06.05.2015).

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The choirs and workshops that I lead are run on the principle that music should be accessible to all. This means that I don’t use written music to te...

Dear Fans of choral music! January is the time for re-start and New Year’s resolutions! We do not promise anything else to you, but in the way you always believed in: a great festive season full of exciting music programs. New: Find out about...

This time we present a truly virtual choir in the virtual cathedral - with 360° video and audio! We recommend listening on a smartphone with headphones via the YouTube app! Then the immersive impressions are the best :) After the last premiere of the ...  moreThis time we present a truly virtual choir in the virtual cathedral - with 360° video and audio! We recommend listening on a smartphone with headphones via the YouTube app! Then the immersive impressions are the best :) After the last premiere of the You Raise Me Up recording, the Academic Choir of the Gdańsk University of Technology worked intensively on the next choral song. This time we went a step further – we created a truly virtual choir in the virtual cathedral. The recording was made in 360° technology, which means that we can listen and watch both sound and image in the full sphere. To capture the full effect, it's best to listen to this presentation in headphones on your smartphone. You can then feel like inside the old temple surrounded by sound from everywhere.  less

On April 21, 2012, Cantores Celestes performed the Canadian premiere of Kentaro Sato's, Veni Sancte Spiritus. This is the first movement, Veni et Emitte. Video footage: Patric McGroarty www.totesmcgroats.com

4th movement of Requiem by Kim André Arnesen. Commissioned by the Nidaros Cathedral Boys´ Choir. From the premiere, April 2014. www.kimarnesen.com

Atmospheric choral music often includes at least four harmony parts, sometimes many more. for the average village or community choir this can be a challenge to say the least, especially when many of the singers have limited experience or are non-music rea...

This is my first EP featuring 4 of my choral pieces talking about Pain, Deptression, Sorrow, Death, Dreams, and much more. New Album available for streaming on all major music platforms such as Spotify, Apple music, ITunes, Google Play & YouTube music, A...

Musique: Jean-Christophe Rosaz Livret: Jean-Christophe Rosaz d'après le texte d'Axel Graisely Ensemble Gilles Binchois Lisa Magrini, Soprano I et direction Anne-Marie Lablaude, Soprano II Dominique Vellard, Ténor & Oud Henri Tournier, flûtes bansuri...  moreMusique: Jean-Christophe Rosaz Livret: Jean-Christophe Rosaz d'après le texte d'Axel Graisely Ensemble Gilles Binchois Lisa Magrini, Soprano I et direction Anne-Marie Lablaude, Soprano II Dominique Vellard, Ténor & Oud Henri Tournier, flûtes bansuri, alto & octobasse Pierre Rigopoulos, percussion Choeur d'enfants, d'adolescents et d'adultes du Var Enregistrement & Montage Vidéo Stéphanie Hammarstrand ---- La légende du Thoronet Première Partie Les Portes du Royaume Solo T Voilà six mois que j’erre à la recherche d’un lieu. Dormant dans des grottes obscures. Je contemple le ciel pour déchiffrer le moindre message. Me voici aux portes du Royaume, suis-je arrivé? Duo S1 S2 Il nous faut poursuivre notre quête. Ah, poser enfin le pied sur une terre bienheureuse et faire un pas vers le Seigneur. Ne serait-ce qu’un pas ? Solo T Je marche le dos tourné aux ombres de la nuit, le vent qui souffle me tourmente, je suis un naufragé sur cette terre en dérive. Saint Bernard aidez-moi! Coro Fr...    less

On April 21, 2012, Cantores Celestes performed the Canadian premiere of Kentaro Sato's, Veni Sancte Spiritus. This is the second movement, Consolator Optime. Video footage: Patric McGroarty www.totesmcgroats.com