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Polyphony
Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the Choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best s... morePolyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the Choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best small Choirs now before the public’ (Telegraph) and ‘possibly the best small professional chorus in the world’ (Encore Magazine, USA). In a new poll by Gramophone Magazine they were named as one of the world’s leading Choirs ‘Stephen Layton's Choir have become renowned for both their sound and versatility – whether in early music, or contemporary works such as those of Eric Whitacre, they embody the remarkable tradition of British choral excellence at its finest.’
for more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. These have become notable events in London’s music calendar and have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and the EBU. According to the Evening Standard ‘no one ... less
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Driffield Cadenza Singers
formed in 2011 by members of a former disbanded Choir. The Choir has 20 experienced singers and performs between four and seven concerts each year, singing a variety of music from classical to light music. We endeavour to have a new programme each year fo... moreformed in 2011 by members of a former disbanded Choir. The Choir has 20 experienced singers and performs between four and seven concerts each year, singing a variety of music from classical to light music. We endeavour to have a new programme each year for Spring and Christmas.
Directed by Penny Walker
Accompanist - Alan Farrow
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Choir of the Belarus State Academy of Music (BSAM)
The Student Choir of the Belarus State Academy of Music (BSAM) was formed by the BSAM Department of Choral Conducting.Today under the direction of Inessy Bodyako the student Choir with well known conductors represents the project «Choral pages of the XX-t... moreThe Student Choir of the Belarus State Academy of Music (BSAM) was formed by the BSAM Department of Choral Conducting.Today under the direction of Inessy Bodyako the student Choir with well known conductors represents the project «Choral pages of the XX-th century» in which frameworks concerts of modern Polish, Swiss and Bulgarian choral music have already taken place. Students of chorus constantly take part in master classes of leading representatives of foreign choral culture.
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GHAMSU Choir - UCC-Local
Brief History of the Choir
Since the inception of Ghana Methodist Students Union (GHAMSU) nationwide until 2004, the union had no Choir. Hymns and other song ministration were handled by Gospel Dynamics in the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Local of th... moreBrief History of the Choir
Since the inception of Ghana Methodist Students Union (GHAMSU) nationwide until 2004, the union had no Choir. Hymns and other song ministration were handled by Gospel Dynamics in the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Local of the Union. Some GHAMSU members of the 2003/2004 year group who were also part of Gospel Dynamics then thought it wise to establish a Choir because the feel of Methodism was missing in the Union. It all started when Brother Ernest Morgan Acquah, Brother Ebenezer Edem Beble, Brother Charles Aaron Adams Ekuban and Brother Fredrick Amissah usually meet in the evenings to sing hymns. These brothers decided to establish a Choir in GHAMSU. The then executives did not want to accept the decision of forming a Choir simply because they thought the Union was doing alright with Gospel Dynamics. and that forming a new Choir will bring tension and competition among the wings. Despite the challenges, we were able to convince some executives to support us. Also, our first lady, ... less