Founded in January 1997, VOX Femina Los Angeles gives women Voice through the performance of quality choral literature. Diverse in culture, age, race, belief, and sexual identity, we are dedicated to commissioning new works and raising awareness about iss...  moreFounded in January 1997, VOX Femina Los Angeles gives women Voice through the performance of quality choral literature. Diverse in culture, age, race, belief, and sexual identity, we are dedicated to commissioning new works and raising awareness about issues that affect us as a family of women. Through our music, we seek to create a world which affirms the worth and dignity of every person.  

La Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This a-cappella 4-Voice version uses three altos and one bass, a cappella. It explores a couple of alternative m...  moreLa Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This a-cappella 4-Voice version uses three altos and one bass, a cappella. It explores a couple of alternative modes for the theme: Octatonic and Dorian. Singing of folia this old tune repeats all day and even in the new Octatonic mode we can sing folia all the day long in this five time and we sing it in Octatonic mode madness all is madness while we're singing of la folia and in five time and Octatonic mode can't leave off la folia it will drive me round the bend soon and I'll shortly change to some other mode Sing it in the Dorian sing it in the Dorian oh I love the Dorian it makes me dream on  less

Singing Circle   Meditation, Mantras and Singing For Well-Being     Find Your Voice and Sing From The Heart   at Aux Beaux Parleurs, Rennes   "Keep singing, it uncovers the love. The love of who we truly are." - Krishna ...

Chicagoland Voices performs at the Festival of the Voice on November 9, 2014. The Storm is Passing Over By Barbara Baker Directed by Jason Krigas Accompanied by Kris Hester Soloist Michael Ancheta

Recorded on January 10th, 2011. Versa est in luctum, by Alonso Lobo (1555-1617), composed for the obsequies of Philip II of Spain, who died in 1598. "My harp is turned to mourning and my music into the Voice of those that weep. Spare me, Lord, for my days...  moreRecorded on January 10th, 2011. Versa est in luctum, by Alonso Lobo (1555-1617), composed for the obsequies of Philip II of Spain, who died in 1598. "My harp is turned to mourning and my music into the Voice of those that weep. Spare me, Lord, for my days are nothing." CONTINUUM is the newest and most dynamic early music ensemble on the UK classical music scene. Under the collaborative leadership of top producer and director Adrian Peacock, the internationally renowned expert in Spanish early music Bruno Turner, and bass-baritone Jamie W. Hall, CONTINUUM brings together twelve of the finest professional consort singers in London, carefully chosen to produce a unique and vibrant sound that celebrates the very best qualities of the English choral tradition and the powerful beauty of the uninhibited human Voice. This all-Male ensemble has made 16th century Spanish sacred polyphony and chant the core of its repertoire, and seeks to perform this wonderful music at the original, sonorous low pitch as it wou...    less

Michael McGlynn's "Hymn to the Virgin" - soprano solo Sara DiBella. Recorded Zwolle, The Netherlands, December 2013.

Introduction by Martin How, followed by Blest Pair of Sirens by C H H Parry Blest pair of Sirens, pledges of Heav'n's joy, Sphere-born harmonious sisters, Voice and Verse, Wed your divine sounds, and mixed pow'r employ, Dead things with inbreathed ...  moreIntroduction by Martin How, followed by Blest Pair of Sirens by C H H Parry Blest pair of Sirens, pledges of Heav'n's joy, Sphere-born harmonious sisters, Voice and Verse, Wed your divine sounds, and mixed pow'r employ, Dead things with inbreathed sense able to pierce; and to our high-raised phantasy present That undisturbed song of pure content, Aye sung before the sapphire-coloured throne To Him that sits thereon, With saintly shout, and solemn jubilee, Where the bright Seraphim in burning row Their loud uplifted angel-trumpets blow, and the Cherubic host in thousand quires Touch their immortal harps of golden wires, With those just Spirits that wear victorious palms, Hymns devout and holy psalms Singing everlastingly: That we on earth with undiscording Voice May rightly answer that melodious noise; As once we did, till disproportioned sin Jarred against nature's chime, and with harsh din ..........  less

Chicagoland Voices performs at the Festival of the Voice. Amor de mi Alma By Z. Randall Stroope Directed by Jason Krigas Accompanied by Kathryn Polyack

Performance by the Platinum Consort of the Sanctus and Benedictus from the 'Missa Bell' Amfitrit' altera' by Orlande de Lassus (1532-1594). The Platinum Consort is an eight-Voice professional ensemble specialising in bringing vibrancy to the music of t...  morePerformance by the Platinum Consort of the Sanctus and Benedictus from the 'Missa Bell' Amfitrit' altera' by Orlande de Lassus (1532-1594). The Platinum Consort is an eight-Voice professional ensemble specialising in bringing vibrancy to the music of the sixteenth century as well as breathing life into newly commissioned works. The consort was originally founded at the University of Cambridge by Scott Inglis-Kidger, Artistic Director. We also run a Boys' Choir, Chamber Choir, Period Band and Choral Workshops. Further information at http://www.platinumconsort.com  less

Taymaz Saba and andrei Diaconu were commissioned by Laudate Singers to co-write this piece. This dynamic piece includes all facets of our Voices, Sax & Syn concert: singers, pre-recorded sound, two saxophones and synthesizer. Birds singing. Robotic Voice...  moreTaymaz Saba and andrei Diaconu were commissioned by Laudate Singers to co-write this piece. This dynamic piece includes all facets of our Voices, Sax & Syn concert: singers, pre-recorded sound, two saxophones and synthesizer. Birds singing. Robotic Voices. Percussion. Funky bass. Poignant harmonies. Expressive lyricism. Groovy syncopation. This is truly a modern setting of the Song of Mary! Turn it up for the best experience!! Synthesizer: Tim Tsang Alto saxophone: Campbell Ryga Tenor saxophone: Ross Taggart Conductor: Lars Kaario Laudate Singers (www.laudatesingers.com) Voices, Sax & Syn concert March 12, 2011 St andrews United Church, North Vancouver, Canada  less