Zhar-Sokol chor and oTher at Neva Choral assemblies-2013. St. Isaac's CaThedral, St. Petersburg

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   I don’t go to concerts much, especially not choir concerts. I fInd Them raTher long and borIng.     Photot by ToniVC   But a fe...

Now In its 24th season, CapriCCio contInues to captivate audiences with outstandIng performances of Choral music rangIng from The 15th century to The present, from Tallis and Gabrieli to Pärt, Whitacre and even younger contemporaries, from simple folk son...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreNow In its 24th season, CapriCCio contInues to captivate audiences with outstandIng performances of Choral music rangIng from The 15th century to The present, from Tallis and Gabrieli to Pärt, Whitacre and even younger contemporaries, from simple folk songs to Bach’s B MInor Mass and Handel’s Messiah, all performed In Capriccio’s signature style: virtuosic clarity with a sensitive, compellIng spirit.  

Uniquely among Choral groups, Albion is dedicated to The exploration and performance of The songs of The British Isles. The islands' musical heritage stretches back a thousand years, offerIng a rich store of treasures: dances, folksongs, madrigals, plaIns...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreUniquely among Choral groups, Albion is dedicated to The exploration and performance of The songs of The British Isles. The islands' musical heritage stretches back a thousand years, offerIng a rich store of treasures: dances, folksongs, madrigals, plaInsong chants, airs, anThems, and more. In Their variety and beauty, They lie at The heart of Albion's Inspiration. Many of The songs are hundreds of years old, but In Fraser Wilson's arrangements They are recloThed In lush contemporary colours. WorkIng with up to twelve sIngers at a time, Albion performs mostly unaccompanied, allowIng The purity of The human voice to sound across The centuries. The group is known for its fresh sound and vibrant energy, and for warm, wholehearted music-makIng.  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Our collective history began In 1936 when Vladislav Sokolov (who was a a graduate of The Moscow Conservatory) created a children's choir, which is almost 70 years was a model of Russian Choral art throughout The Soviet Union and In many foreign countries ...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreOur collective history began In 1936 when Vladislav Sokolov (who was a a graduate of The Moscow Conservatory) created a children's choir, which is almost 70 years was a model of Russian Choral art throughout The Soviet Union and In many foreign countries . 2008 marks The 100th anniversary of The birth of Professor Sokolov, In The anniversary concert attended choir, consistIng of pupils of children's choir. After The speech The former pupils of children's choir - people of different professions and ages , realized that They all share a love of music and Choral sIngIng , decided not to leave, and formed a new team . Our first CD-drive, consistIng of 19 works of Russian and foreign classics, Russian folk songs, songs by modern composers, was recorded In 2013. Our choir took part In competitions and festivals In Russia, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium where repeatedly became The wInner.  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

A  large and appreciative audience attendIng a Choral concert at St. Peters Church, Worfield on Friday night enjoyed an appealIng variety of music. The evenIng programme Included Mozart, Mendelssohn, Verdi and PuccIni as well as n...

Choral competition In Kork (Ireland), May 2013

We have a passion for Choral music and choir members

Melissanthi at 29th Thessaloniki International Choral Festival Info | Πληροφορίες: Info@choirs.gr Περισσότερα για την εκδήλωση στο Google+ | More Info about The event at Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108065264916578562768/events/co0o0pefcjf...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreMelissanthi at 29th Thessaloniki International Choral Festival Info | Πληροφορίες: Info@choirs.gr Περισσότερα για την εκδήλωση στο Google+ | More Info about The event at Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108065264916578562768/events/co0o0pefcjfjf2gtbus02t60j2s Η Μελισσάνθη στο 29ο Διεθνές Χορωδιακό Φεστιβάλ Θεσσαλονίκης (γνωστό και ως Χορωδιακό Φεστιβάλ ΟΤΕ Θεσσαλονίκης). Αλφάβητο (Μουσική - Στίχοι: Βόλφγκανγκ Αμαντέους Μότσαρτ) Διεύθυνση Χορωδίας: Ελένη Θεοδωρίδου Καλλιτεχνική Διεύθυνση: Γρηγόρης Σαββόπουλος Πιάνο: Κώστας Παντελίδης Εικονοληψία: Συμεών Λαγόπουλος Επεξεργασία Βίντεο: Ελευθερία Τσιάρτα ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melissanthi at 29th Thessaloniki International Choral Festival Alphabet (Music - Lyrics: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) Conductor: Eleni Theodoridou Art Director: Grigoris Savvopoulos Piano: Kostas Pantelidis Video RecordIng: Symeon Lagopoulos Video editIng: Elef...    Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Welcome to WIFYS, The UK's first-ever International youth sIngIng festival, organised by SIng UK In association with The European Choral Association - Europa Cantat (ECA-EC). A week-long festival of music, friendship and discovery awaits! Highlights will...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreWelcome to WIFYS, The UK's first-ever International youth sIngIng festival, organised by SIng UK In association with The European Choral Association - Europa Cantat (ECA-EC). A week-long festival of music, friendship and discovery awaits! Highlights will Include a fInal night Gala Concert In Worcester's magnificent caThedral, featurIng The World Premiere of a specially commissioned work from UK composer Bob Chilcott (Five Days that Changed The World with words by Charles Bennett), Individual choirs' concerts In venues In and around The historic City of Worcester, sight-seeIng trips and activities for visitIng choirs, Welcome Concert In The caThedral, and a concert for participants given by a leadIng UK vocal group. With The festival beIng The first event of its kInd In The UK, we have taken as our Theme, 'Peace & Unity', to reaffirm The contInuIng mission of ECA-EC, and our own shared aspirations, to work towards a more peaceful world through The engagement of young people from different nations comIng togeThe...    Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less