Choral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the ...  moreChoral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the science behind the notes to find out why Choral music sounds so good. ▶ Support my channel: https://www.patreon.com/listeningin ▶ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PlVaMS ____________________ ▶ Website: http://www.barnabymartin.com ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnabyMartin FURtheR READING Choral Phonetics - when vowels control the intonation [Wolfgang Saus]: https://www.oberton.org/wp-content/uploads/ws-Choral-Phonetics-vh-2.pdf CHOIRS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO Tenebrae Choir: https://www.tenebrae-choir.com/ Voces8: https://voces8.com/ Illuminare Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnDCENlgvXo the Choir of Westminster Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/music/the-abbey-choir-and-musicians/the-choir the Kingdom Choir: https://ki...    less

Ambrosian Chant In die Sancto Paschae Post Evangelium Dicant, qui redempti sunt a Domino, Alleluia: quos redemit de manu inimici, de regionibus congregavit eos, Alleluia. Ensemble Vocale "Exsurge Domine" Enrico Correggia, dir.

"DREAM LAND" on a poem by Christina Rossetti by Swiss/Italian composer Ivo Antognini East Carolina University Chamber Singers Dr. Andrew Crane, conductor Peace Presbyterian Church - Winterville NC - USA April 30th, 2013 ***WORLD PREMIERE***

Virtual choir version of Thomas Tallis - Spem in alium (40-part SATB on 8 separate choirs) Swara Vocal Ensemble Liza Dedapper, soprano Anna Nuytten, mezzo-soprano Ivan Yohan, tenor Laurent Fobelets, bass 1 Jan Moeyaert, bass 2 in cooperation with O...  moreVirtual choir version of Thomas Tallis - Spem in alium (40-part SATB on 8 separate choirs) Swara Vocal Ensemble Liza Dedapper, soprano Anna Nuytten, mezzo-soprano Ivan Yohan, tenor Laurent Fobelets, bass 1 Jan Moeyaert, bass 2 in cooperation with OPERAWERF113 vzw and supported by Vlaanderen/Verbeelding Werkt  

there Will Come Soft Rains Ivo Antognini (b.1963) St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, Charlotte NC March 2012 East Carolina University Chamber Singers Dr. Andrew Crane, Conductor

Just a a few snippets from the chorister point of view.

Jerusalem A-Cappella Singers, an ensemble of 25 singers, specializes in music of the renaissance and the Baroque, as well as modern pieces, with emphasis on original and unique repertoire. the Ensemble performs in some of the most important music fes...  moreJerusalem A-Cappella Singers, an ensemble of 25 singers, specializes in music of the renaissance and the Baroque, as well as modern pieces, with emphasis on original and unique repertoire. the Ensemble performs in some of the most important music festivals in Israel, and has won first prize and a gold medal in the International Liturgic Music Competition for choirs 1996, sponsored by the Vatican. On 2001 Jerusalem A-Cappella Singers performed a world premier in Jerusalem and Italy of a Mass in Arabic by father Armando Pieruchi and in 2009 they were invited to take part in a special project for Christmas which was produced and filmed in Jerusalem by the BBC and forecasted later in England. Among the ensemble's programs: "Best of British", "Magical Voices of the Baltic Sea", "Bach and African Mass", "Balkan Liturgy" and "Festa Italiana" - the music of Italy with rare pieces from S...    less

In Fall 2018, New York's Choral Chameleon Chorus collaborated with jazz pianist and composer Eri Yamamoto, to bring to life 'Goshu Ondo Suite', her new, hour-length piece for choir and jazz trio. Listen to Eri Yamamoto and Choral Chameleon's Artistic D...  moreIn Fall 2018, New York's Choral Chameleon Chorus collaborated with jazz pianist and composer Eri Yamamoto, to bring to life 'Goshu Ondo Suite', her new, hour-length piece for choir and jazz trio. Listen to Eri Yamamoto and Choral Chameleon's Artistic Director Vince Peterson discussing the project, with footage from the November 2018 premiere at the Paul Taylor Dance Company Studios. the event culminated in a dance party encore with audience and choir dancing together! After a simple lesson in the Obon dance from Shiga prefecture in Japan, the audience danced to a reprise of the final movement by the choir and trio. the live performance recording of Goshu Ondo Suite will be released by Aum Fidelity label. Pre-Order from October 1st 2019, release date November 15th 2019.  less

Vocal Cabaret Kansas City Kansas Community College Performing Arts Center March 12th, 2012

Vocal Cabaret Kansas City Kansas Community College Performing Arts Center March 12th, 2013