Hi, we are women´s Chamber Choir Gloria Brunensis from Brno (Czech Republic). Some of us have been singing together from childhood and few years later we met again. Although Gloria Brunensis is only for two years in existence, we have already won few priz...  moreHi, we are women´s Chamber Choir Gloria Brunensis from Brno (Czech Republic). Some of us have been singing together from childhood and few years later we met again. Although Gloria Brunensis is only for two years in existence, we have already won few prizes on international competitions, for example in Krakow, Poland.  

Cantabile Chamber Singers of Toronto: www.cantabileChambersingers.com @CantabileTO, Facebook page: Cantabile Chamber Singers Artistic Director: Cheryll J. Chung Video: Drew J. Henderson Audio: John

The second piece in Samuel Barber's Reincarnations, Op. 16 Anthony O’Daly was a member of the Whiteboys, a group that resisted encroachments on peasants’ rights to their land with a mixture of rent strikes and violence. In 1820, Daly was wrongfully acc...  moreThe second piece in Samuel Barber's Reincarnations, Op. 16 Anthony O’Daly was a member of the Whiteboys, a group that resisted encroachments on peasants’ rights to their land with a mixture of rent strikes and violence. In 1820, Daly was wrongfully accused of shooting at a local landowner and condemned to hang. Although the local population acclaimed him as a hero and attempted to help him escape the gallows, he went quietly to his death. "Anthony! Since your limbs were laid out, the stars do not shine! The fish leap, not out in the waves! On our meadows, the dew does not fall in the morn, for O’Daly is dead!" Barber’s song feels like a huge public outpouring of grief. It begins with the basses repeating Anthony’s name on a drone whilst the upper voices sing a keening melody, and the piece builds to hysteria as the sopranos and altos take over the chanted name. There are also suggestions that Raftery’s poem is not a lament but a traditional poet’s curse, calling down retribution in response to Raftery’s...    less

Concert March 26th, 2011 At St. Clement's Anglican Church Cantabile Chamber Singers

The Elmer Iseler Singers, conducted by Artistic Director Lydia Adams, is a 20-voice professional Chamber Choir based in Toronto, Canada. Founded by the late Dr. Elmer Iseler in 1979, it is one of Canada’s most illustrious professional choral ensembles. Th...  moreThe Elmer Iseler Singers, conducted by Artistic Director Lydia Adams, is a 20-voice professional Chamber Choir based in Toronto, Canada. Founded by the late Dr. Elmer Iseler in 1979, it is one of Canada’s most illustrious professional choral ensembles. The Choir has built an enviable international reputation through its concerts, broadcasts and more than 50 recordings. Known for its unique beauty of sound, the Elmer Iseler Singers bring to life an exciting repertoire that spans 500 years of great choral music. The Choir regularly commissions and performs new works, and is featured at national and international festivals. The Singers are highly valued for their contributions to master classes and educational leadership workshops for schools and community Choirs. From 1997 to 2007 the EIS was the professional Choir-In-Residence through the Elmer Iseler Chair at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music. For three decades, the organization has been a leader in excellence of choral singing, in creation and per...    less

And So it goes, by Billy Joel, arranged by Bob Chilcott.

the Addison Group of Singers is made up of four different Choirs for singers of all ages, abilities and musical interests. It was founded more than 30 years ago with David Wordsworth as its Musical Director since 1995. The group comprises two classical...  morethe Addison Group of Singers is made up of four different Choirs for singers of all ages, abilities and musical interests. It was founded more than 30 years ago with David Wordsworth as its Musical Director since 1995. The group comprises two classical Choirs – an auditioned Chamber Choir and a much larger non-auditioned Oratorio Choir; and two jazz Choirs – an auditioned mixed Jazz Ensemble and a larger non-auditioned all-female Jazz Choir. It also offers two different singing classes to meet the needs of beginners, intermediate and the more competent, experienced singer. The Addison Singers normally operate on three 10-week terms (the same as the schools) with a concert or recital at the end of each term. Rehearsals are held in Hammersmith on Monday (Jazz and Vocal Technique), Wednesday evenings (Classical Choirs and Learn to Read Music class ) and Thursday afternoons (Musicianship for Singers class); the times and subscriptions depend on which Choir or class you join. Concerts are usually held in West L...    less

The New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS) perform Stars by Eriks Esenvalds www.njChambersingers.org Artistic Director Reid Masters recording engineer John Baker Alone in the night on a dark hill with pines around me, spicy and still And heaven, a he...  moreThe New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS) perform Stars by Eriks Esenvalds www.njChambersingers.org Artistic Director Reid Masters recording engineer John Baker Alone in the night on a dark hill with pines around me, spicy and still And heaven, a heaven full of stars over my head white and topaz and misty red myriads with beating hearts of fire the aeons cannot vex or tire... Ah, the dome of heaven like a great hill and myriads with beating hearts of fire Heaven full of stars... I know I am honored to be witness of so much majesty... Recorded at St Pio of Pietrelcina Roman Catholic Church, 103 Washington Ave, Lavallette, NJ 08735-2351 Copyright 2014 New Jersey Chamber Singers  less

Thomas Rossin conducts Jeffery Van's setting of Silent Night, Jake Rowan, Guitar.

Barlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists perform "O Sacrum Convivium" by Vytautas Miškinis at their 2011 Collage Concert "Chant & Contemplation" at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. The song is preceded by a chant from the liber usualis. ...  moreBarlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists perform "O Sacrum Convivium" by Vytautas Miškinis at their 2011 Collage Concert "Chant & Contemplation" at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. The song is preceded by a chant from the liber usualis. O sacred banquet, wherein Christ is received; the memorial of his passion is renewed; the soul is filled with grace; and a pledge of future glory is given to us. (Alleluia)