[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I wrote last week about how wearing masks might affect singers and how they can overcome any obstacles. This week I want to look at the impact on Choir lea...

Phoenix, is referring to the many Flame Trees that are found in HK, blooming in May around the city. Flame Trees are known as 鳳凰木 (Phoenix Trees) in Chinese. Phoenix singers, Hong Kong is a newly established chorus, musically directed by Celia Leung. ...  morePhoenix, is referring to the many Flame Trees that are found in HK, blooming in May around the city. Flame Trees are known as 鳳凰木 (Phoenix Trees) in Chinese. Phoenix singers, Hong Kong is a newly established chorus, musically directed by Celia Leung. The chorus meets once a week and share the joy of singing. The Chorus presented concerts at various venues around HK since its inception. We also make it our mission to support local charities at each term.  

Khreschatyk Academic Chamber Choir/Khreschatyk Сhoir, conductor Pavlo Struts, staged by Natalia Begma, video Viktor Bondarenko, March 18, 2019.

performed by Riga Recording Studio singers (Latvia) published by Bärenreiter Verlag (BA7413) available at https://www.baerenreiter.com/suche/produkt/?artNo=BA7413

La Magia del Río is a piece dedicated and commissioned for the Choral Camp "Choral Ethno Crossroads 2019" in Cyprus. We are brothers of the same species and maybe we do not realize but our differences- ideological, behavioral, religious, gender, etc. ...  moreLa Magia del Río is a piece dedicated and commissioned for the Choral Camp "Choral Ethno Crossroads 2019" in Cyprus. We are brothers of the same species and maybe we do not realize but our differences- ideological, behavioral, religious, gender, etc. - In truth are skills to complement us and if we unite them, we will have access to all the knowledge of all the truths existing in humanity. We must be tolerant and learn from one another because we are in the same boat traveling together and to live a wonderful life, we must listen to each other and unite to awaken our kindness and create synergistic relationships. So we will always remember that we are the same species and we will find peace. To acquire copies of the scores write an email to contact@santiagoveros.site  less

Composed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. The warmth of expression at the words 'Thy...  moreComposed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. The warmth of expression at the words 'Thy mercy, O Lord, held me up' achieves a consummate beauty so characteristic of Bairstow at his most deeply felt. A richly-scored bass solo is a notable characteristic of the work, and the grandeur of the choral writing gives more than a hint of the terrific Easter-tide Anthem 'Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously' that was the next year to follow from the composer's pen. This performance was recorded in Leeds Minster on Sunday 28th April 2013 during the recital of 'Music with Minster connections' sung by St Peter's singers of Leeds, directed by Dr Simon Lindley. The organist is David Houlder and the bass soloist is Quentin Brown. Leeds Minster, formerly Leeds Parish Church, has a long and distinguished musical history. The list of organist...    less

Heal The World Acapella SATB by Çokfonik Choir. The project made at home with remote recordings. SATB Arrangement, Mix and 8D Mastering by Fatih Kozan #stayhome

Conductor: Avip Priatna ---------------------------------------------------------- Recorded at St.Andrew Catholic Church, New York City. "Eastern Exposure"