In its 26 years, The VOCAL Octet has brought polyphonic a-cappella singing in Israel to a fine art. The Ensemble has a fascinating and diverse repertoire, most of which is original arrangements written by its members, some with humorous texts. The differe...  moreIn its 26 years, The VOCAL Octet has brought polyphonic a-cappella singing in Israel to a fine art. The Ensemble has a fascinating and diverse repertoire, most of which is original arrangements written by its members, some with humorous texts. The different programs also consist of traditional a-cappella arrangements. Among our different programs there are "Misa Criolla" with an authentic South American band; "Le Bouquet de Swing", rich harmonies and jumpy rhythms, well known jazz standards and new arrangements to pop songs; "American Harmony", in which the Israel Chamber Orchestra joins the octet in an American themed program; and our new program, Sgt. Pepper and the Fabulous Four. The VOCAL Octet has collaborated with Israel’s top musicians, and has performed with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Israel Chamber Orchestra, Israel Borochov & East-West Ensemble, composers Sasha Argov, Yoni Rechter and Menachem ...    less

La Sestina is a French choir of about 20 amateur singers based in Nice on the French Riviera. It was first created by a few friends in 1991, then enlarged over the years. It has been conducted by Stephan Nicolay since 2004. The choir aims to share qualit...  moreLa Sestina is a French choir of about 20 amateur singers based in Nice on the French Riviera. It was first created by a few friends in 1991, then enlarged over the years. It has been conducted by Stephan Nicolay since 2004. The choir aims to share quality music and new experiences with the audience. That is why La Sestina often performs with crossover arts on a main theme e.g. French Renaissance chansons in 16th century clothes with an actress, a cappella sacred contemporary music with dancers and video projection, Baroque French music with chamber orchestra and a lecturer, medieval Spanish music with mediterranean Ensemble of lutes and percussions, etc. Also, the choir aims at supporting humanitarian and social actions by offering one or several concerts each year. Many international NGO have benefited from these charity concerts such as Unicef, Unesco, Amnesty International, Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières and so on, but also very local associations. The choir has given concerts in France, Italy, Germa...    less

This composition is dedicated to people of Haiti and the victims of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. --This is the world premiere performance on January 22nd, 2011 by the 2011 Michigan School Vocal Music Association Men's Honor Choir. Brandon Ulrich, Co...  moreThis composition is dedicated to people of Haiti and the victims of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. --This is the world premiere performance on January 22nd, 2011 by the 2011 Michigan School Vocal Music Association Men's Honor Choir. Brandon Ulrich, Conductor. --- Haitian Creole text: Woy! Alon doulè rèd'o! Alon doulè rèd'o! Mezanmi, woy! Twazièm son fenk sonnen nan Legliz Katedral; Solèy kouche lontan dèyè Mòn Lopital... Lanati dechennen met tout moun anba kòd. Gro kolòn, ti poto tounen pousiè ak sann. Jezi, Mari, Josèf... Gras' a Mizerikòd... Lanati dechennen met tout moun anba kòd. Nou wè, nou pa konprann, Sa rive sanzantann. Latè tranble! Latè tranble pi rèd pase fèy nan savann. Anmwe! Anmwe! Sekou souple! Nan pwen bouch pou pale... Dies irae, dies illa; Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine. Ayiti! Ayiti! Alon doulè rèd'o, Mare senti'w sere. Ayiti! Ayiti! Ou se yon fanm vanyan, Kenbe la, pa lage... Legetè toupatou mande: "Kouman ou ye?" N'ap debat, n'ap debat, N'a...    less

Itsekiri Folksong from Nigeria. Arr. Sam Ojukwu

Cappella Amsterdam is a professional chamber choir that was founded in 1970 by Jan Boeke. Over the past years the Ensemble, under the direction of Daniel Reuss, has occupied a prominent position in the fields of both early music and the modern and contemp...  moreCappella Amsterdam is a professional chamber choir that was founded in 1970 by Jan Boeke. Over the past years the Ensemble, under the direction of Daniel Reuss, has occupied a prominent position in the fields of both early music and the modern and contemporary repertoires.  

Monteverdi's madrigal from "Il Primo Libro de Madrigali a cinque voci" (1587). Live concert recording at Carmina Antiqva Cicle in Badajoz (Spain), 4 november 2016. www.a5vocalEnsemble.com