【貳和唱】音樂會 時間 / 2015年6月28日 地點 / 高雄市文化中心至善廳 指揮 / 林志信 He´s Got the Whole World 全世界都在祂的手中 編曲：Ray Liebau 雷．李寶 歌詞與旋律取材自眾所周知的美國黑人靈歌曲調，這曲調經常在教會、學校、甚至商業廣告中傳唱。李寶(Ray Liebau, 1937-)在編曲中加入了爵士與藍調音樂的元素，使它成為這一首豐富而精緻的無伴奏人聲合唱曲。 李寶是著作頗豐的作曲家與編曲家，大學時期主修鋼琴，早年從事鋼...  more【貳和唱】音樂會 時間 / 2015年6月28日 地點 / 高雄市文化中心至善廳 指揮 / 林志信 He´s Got the Whole World 全世界都在祂的手中 編曲：Ray Liebau 雷．李寶 歌詞與旋律取材自眾所周知的美國黑人靈歌曲調，這曲調經常在教會、學校、甚至商業廣告中傳唱。李寶(Ray Liebau, 1937-)在編曲中加入了爵士與藍調音樂的元素，使它成為這一首豐富而精緻的無伴奏人聲合唱曲。 李寶是著作頗豐的作曲家與編曲家，大學時期主修鋼琴，早年從事鋼琴獨奏與伴奏。曾於美國密西西比大學(University of Mississippi)教授鋼琴與作曲長達30年之久。李寶幾乎一生都在作曲，創作的範疇極廣，包括許多鋼琴曲與歌曲、三齣音樂劇、爵士樂合奏曲、以及大量的合唱作品。而他最廣受大眾喜愛的作品，就是今晚為大家演唱的這首He´s Got the Whole World. He´s got the whole world in His hands, 全世界都在祂的手中， He´s got the whole world in His hands, 全世界都在祂的手中， He´s got the whole world in His hands, 全世界都在祂的手中， He´s got the whole world in His hands. 全世界都在祂的手中。 He´s got the little, tiny babies in His hands, 小小的嬰孩在祂手中， He´s got the little, tiny babies in His hands, 小小的嬰孩在祂手中， He´s got the children of the world in His hands, 全世界的小孩都在祂手中， He´s got the whole world in His hands. 全世界都在祂的手中。 He´s got you and me, brother, in His hands, 你和我，兄弟，在祂手中， He´s got you and me, sister, in His hands, 妳和我，姊妹，在祂手中， He´s got all of us sinners in His hands, ...    less

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...  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.  

Although a relatively new player in the world of music, it has not taken long for Six Vocal Ensemble to leave their mark. Building upon the inspiration from such groups as Rajaton, The King’s Singers, and The Real Group, Six has charted a unique path, com...  moreAlthough a relatively new player in the world of music, it has not taken long for Six Vocal Ensemble to leave their mark. Building upon the inspiration from such groups as Rajaton, The King’s Singers, and The Real Group, Six has charted a unique path, combining choral, pop, world, and folk influences, surprising audiences everywhere with the versatility and blend of their voices. To categorize their genre is difficult; to experience their music is indescribable. The members of Six come from entirely different musical backgrounds. In its inception, Six came together as a group of opera and rock Singers, jazz artists and choral traditionalists. From amidst this diversity a common goal has seamlessly forged a unified and surprisingly unique a cappella sound. New and returning audiences alike are left constantly amazed at the musical possibilities of the human voice. As the group continue to develop, each member brings different strengths, adding to the complexity that makes Six Vocal Ensemble. This diversity all...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.   Morning St...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Size is in the eye of the beholder. How ‘big’ a choir is depends on the context of course, but working with a large group of Singers in any ci...

The Major Minors Children’s Choir have teamed up with their friends the Hutt Valley Singers to perform this special concert for Mother’s Day. The Children’s choir which is in its 4th year of singing is looking forward to performing its f...

CoMA Voices is based in London. We meet for specific performance projects and workshops. We are open to all Singers with no auditions and previous experience of contemporary music is not needed. We work mainly, though not exclusively, from music, some of ...  moreCoMA Voices is based in London. We meet for specific performance projects and workshops. We are open to all Singers with no auditions and previous experience of contemporary music is not needed. We work mainly, though not exclusively, from music, some of which is unconventionally notated. Most of our work is a capella and the focus is on ensemble singing. One objective is to expand the contemporary amateur vocal repertoire, which is less developed than the instrumental repertoire. We work with composers and students, commissioning works and showcasing material for use by others.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The rehearsal begins and the Altos looks around in panic: “Where’s Carol?” Carol is a strong, confident singer, but she’s not here thi...

【貳和唱】音樂會 時間 / 2015年6月28日 地點 / 高雄市文化中心至善廳 指揮 / 林志信 搖嬰仔歌Taiwanese Lullaby 編曲：劉聖賢 《搖嬰仔歌》是一首台灣家喻戶曉的搖籃曲，由盧雲生作詞，呂泉生作曲。原始歌詞是由蕭安居牧師所寫，但因為蕭安居牧師所寫歌詞有部分已經不合時宜，於是委請盧雲生重寫歌詞。呂泉生想起幼時常聽家鄉婦女們邊抱著嬰孩邊念著...  more【貳和唱】音樂會 時間 / 2015年6月28日 地點 / 高雄市文化中心至善廳 指揮 / 林志信 搖嬰仔歌Taiwanese Lullaby 編曲：劉聖賢 《搖嬰仔歌》是一首台灣家喻戶曉的搖籃曲，由盧雲生作詞，呂泉生作曲。原始歌詞是由蕭安居牧師所寫，但因為蕭安居牧師所寫歌詞有部分已經不合時宜，於是委請盧雲生重寫歌詞。呂泉生想起幼時常聽家鄉婦女們邊抱著嬰孩邊念著：嬰仔嬰嬰困，一暝大一寸；嬰仔嬰嬰惜，一暝大一尺，於是他把這段詞加在最前面。 1945年，日軍在各戰場節節敗退，盟軍乘勝追擊，對臺灣進行轟炸，都市居民都疏散到鄉間。呂泉生因工作需要仍滯留在臺北；而他的太太卻在這時候生產。留在臺北的呂泉生見四處的斷垣殘壁，受傷的民眾哀鴻遍野，他非常掛念老家中的妻兒，是否安然無恙？於是請岳父蕭安居牧師幫他寫下這首《搖嬰仔歌》，傾訴對妻兒殷切的思念。 此版本為無伴奏混聲四部合唱，歌詞選取全曲中的兩段作為主要內容。樂曲段落形式為三段體，編曲的手法以垂直和聲、副旋律的方式呈現，期望將這首屬於台灣人的搖籃曲，結合西方音樂的和聲系統，讓現代台灣人聆聽此作品時，更增添一份親切感。 嬰仔嬰嬰困，一暝大一寸；嬰仔嬰嬰惜，一暝大一尺； 搖子日落山，抱子金金看，子是我心肝，驚你受風寒。 嬰仔嬰嬰困，一暝大一寸；嬰仔嬰嬰惜，一暝大一尺； 同是一樣子，哪有兩心情；查甫也著疼，查某也著成。  less

Choirs and Singers of Sheffield - Come and take part in a massed choral performance in the heart of Sheffield! Albion have been commissioned, with funding from Arts Council England, to stage a special performance as part of the opening weekend of the T...