Recognized across North America as one of Canada’s best choral ensembles, the 80-strong, mixed-voice St. Lawrence Choir performs music from the classical choral repertoire as well as contemporary works by Canadian and other composers. 2011-2012 marks the...  moreRecognized across North America as one of Canada’s best choral ensembles, the 80-strong, mixed-voice St. Lawrence Choir performs music from the classical choral repertoire as well as contemporary works by Canadian and other composers. 2011-2012 marks the 40th anniversary season of the St. Lawrence Choir. Since 2008 the St. Lawrence Choir has been under the direction of Michael Zaugg. The Swiss-born musician has distinguished himself as an innovative and versatile conductor on the Canadian choral scene. Active as artistic director, guest conductor, pedagogue and clinician, Michael Zaugg brings a wealth of experience and creativity to his work. St. Lawrence Choir was formed in 1972 by Iwan Edwards and a group of singers residing in the West Island of Montreal. Concerts were presented in Lachine until 1983 when the Choir relocated to downtown Montreal. Since 1986, the Choir has regularly appeared with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra as the largest component of the MSO chorus, and has made numerous recordin...    less

I need you once again Cantata presso le Scuderie Estensi a Tivoli il 25 maggio 2013, in occasione della III° edizione del TGS & friends, evento organizzato interamente dai Tibur Gospel Singers con lo scopo di celebrare il canto Gospel, insieme ad altri...  moreI need you once again Cantata presso le Scuderie Estensi a Tivoli il 25 maggio 2013, in occasione della III° edizione del TGS & friends, evento organizzato interamente dai Tibur Gospel Singers con lo scopo di celebrare il canto Gospel, insieme ad altri gruppi musicali.  

The Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) continues to be on the cutting edge of the Canadian gospel music scene bringing their distinct gospel sound to the world stage. Seeds of this traveling ministry were sown during the choir’s initial recording session in Octo...  moreThe Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) continues to be on the cutting edge of the Canadian gospel music scene bringing their distinct gospel sound to the world stage. Seeds of this traveling ministry were sown during the choir’s initial recording session in October 1988. The choir’s debut album, Great Is Thy Glory, released in April 1990 on the Micah Communications label was re-released as The Early Years. TMC’s second live recording, God is our Hope was released in 1994, followed in April 1998 by its Juno nominated album, Follow Him. In February 2002, Instrument of Praise was released. That year the Gospel Music Association Canada (GMAC) awarded TMC a Covenant Award for Best Urban/Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year. In 2003, they picked up a Juno Award for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year; the Vibe Award for Urban/Soul Album of the Year, and the Urban Music Association of Canada Award for Gospel Recording of the Year. TMC’s music incorporates contemporary gospel, traditional gospel and Caribbea...    less

including a short salute to "Lullaby of Birdland" Composer - George Shearing Lyrics - B. Y. Forster (George David Weiss)

I. Wedding Song II. Song of the Hay Harvesters III. Dancing Song (from Mezibrod) IV. Dancing Song (from Poniky) Coral Reyes Bartlet David Martel, piano José Híjar Polo, director Concierto Extraordinario Fiestas de Julio Iglesia de la Peña de...  moreI. Wedding Song II. Song of the Hay Harvesters III. Dancing Song (from Mezibrod) IV. Dancing Song (from Poniky) Coral Reyes Bartlet David Martel, piano José Híjar Polo, director Concierto Extraordinario Fiestas de Julio Iglesia de la Peña de Francia, Puerto de la Cruz 1 de julio de 2015 Imagen y sonido: Mediawink  

ChorSymphonica with Richard Allen Roe, conductor performing Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182

ChorSymphonica with Richard Allen Roe, conductor performing Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182

ChorSymphonica with Richard Allen Roe, conductor performing Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61

Maori Lullaby written by Princess Te Rangi Pai (born Fanny Rose Porter) (1868-1916) in 1907. Arranged by Nickomo based on the singing of Jade Eru. 'Hine' is a term of endearment for a girl. This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2...  moreMaori Lullaby written by Princess Te Rangi Pai (born Fanny Rose Porter) (1868-1916) in 1907. Arranged by Nickomo based on the singing of Jade Eru. 'Hine' is a term of endearment for a girl. This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK.  

Winner of the Edwin Fissinger Composition Prize, this piece is based on a text by Canadian poet Bliss Carman about the passage of seasons and the permanence of love.