University of Warsaw Choir is one of the oldest Polish Academic Choirs. Over the years it has taken in thousands of singing students and graduates of University of Warsaw and other Warsaw's universities. In 2011 the Choir celebrated its 90th anniversary. ...  moreUniversity of Warsaw Choir is one of the oldest Polish Academic Choirs. Over the years it has taken in thousands of singing students and graduates of University of Warsaw and other Warsaw's universities. In 2011 the Choir celebrated its 90th anniversary. The current conductor is Irina Bogdanovich. Choir's forte always were a cappella performances - claim acknowledged with numerous awards, most recenly - third place at the international Busan Choral Festival and Competition in 2014 and Grand Prix at the most prestigious Polish Choir tournament Legnica Cantat in 2011. Apart from a cappella works, Choir perfoms both vocal and orchestral masterpieces such as Verdi's and Mozart's Requiem, Stabat Mater by Dvorak, Poulenc and Szymanowski, Beethoven's 9th Symphony or even J. S. Bach's Mass in h-minor widely regarded as the greatest and most demanding choral piece of all time. The Choir shows its lighter side perfoming popular opera pieces or preparing such unique projects as the screening of S. E...    less

The CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs Carpenters of God by CWU Faculty member and composer Vijay Singh. Recorded May of 2010 in the CWU music building concert hall. "Carpenters of God" was written specifically for the Chamber Choir's a...  moreThe CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) performs Carpenters of God by CWU Faculty member and composer Vijay Singh. Recorded May of 2010 in the CWU music building concert hall. "Carpenters of God" was written specifically for the Chamber Choir's appearance at the 2010 NWACDA Conference. The composer talks about the inspiration for the piece (Weston Noble's visit to CWU in 2009) for the first 65 seconds. The piece is sung beginning at 1:05 in the video. The Choir has also recorded YouTube videos that feature music of Claudio Monteverdi, Ola Gjeilo, John Muehleisen, Einojuhani Rautavaara, and Tomás Luis da Victoria. Monteverdi's Sestina can be found on the following two videos: (pieces 1-3 & 4-6): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_qClRojFw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G786-GV1NT8 Follow the Choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWU.Chamber.Choir  less

Founded in 1999, the Müller Chamber Choir is a male-voice Choir from Taiwan that aims to introduce the finest blend of male choral sound to the choral scene. This 30-strong male Choir aspires to the celebrated male choral tradition and delights in explori...  moreFounded in 1999, the Müller Chamber Choir is a male-voice Choir from Taiwan that aims to introduce the finest blend of male choral sound to the choral scene. This 30-strong male Choir aspires to the celebrated male choral tradition and delights in exploring its infinite artistic depth. Under the leadership of Meng-Hsien Peng as conductor and artistic director since 2013, the Choir has achieved prestige as one of the country’s foremost choral groups. Throughout its seventeen years of existence, the Müller Chamber Choir has time and time again participated in international choral events to expand its artistic vision. In 2007, led by maestro Julian Ching-Chun Su, the Choir participated in the 23rd Takarazuka International Chamber Chorus Contest in Japan and took home a gold medal in the Folklore category and a silver medal in the Romantic category, placing second in the overall ranking. In 2012, the Choir embarked on a concert tour to Johor Bahru in Malaysia, Singapore, and Bangkok, Thailand with Chia-Fen Weng a...    less

The Vox Chamber Choir, founded in 2017 by Franco Prinsloo, is an internationally acclaimed ensemble based in Pretoria, South Africa. Comprising forty highly skilled and experienced choristers, the Choir is dedicated to recording and performing the composi...  moreThe Vox Chamber Choir, founded in 2017 by Franco Prinsloo, is an internationally acclaimed ensemble based in Pretoria, South Africa. Comprising forty highly skilled and experienced choristers, the Choir is dedicated to recording and performing the compositions of their conductor, Franco Prinsloo. Born in 1987, Prinsloo is a world-renowned composer whose innovative works have significantly enriched the cultural landscape of South Africa. The Choir’s mission is to serve as the instrument through which Prinsloo’s music comes to life, maintaining a highly professional standard in all their endeavors. Under Prinsloo’s visionary leadership, the Vox Chamber Choir has achieved remarkable success. They have won multiple gold medals at prestigious events, including the World Choir Games in 2018 and various Interkultur competitions. Their albums, such as “Fire Beast” and “Aeternum,” have been released worldwide on all major digital streaming platforms and have been featured on various Spotify playlists. The Choir’s exce...    less

Abendlied (Rheinberger) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in Ordizia, Spain in the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion. TEXT (and Translation): Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, und der Ta...  moreAbendlied (Rheinberger) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in Ordizia, Spain in the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion. TEXT (and Translation): Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, und der Tag hat sich geneiget, -Lukas 24:29 Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent Luke 24: 29 ABOUT THE WORK: Abendlied Composer Josef Rheinberger has crafted a beautiful setting of the text, with the six voice parts alternating roles between homophonic and contrapuntal writing. ABOUT THE Choir: Since 2009, the CWU Chamber Choir has held annual recording sessions to create videos specifically designed for YouTube. All are under the baton of Dr. Gary A. Weidenaar, who has been the director of the Choir since 2006. As of Fall, 2016; there are 26 videos. Ten of those feature the music of Ola Gjeilo and are the result of working with Mr. Gjeilo in 3 recording sessions over a 5 year period. On most of them, he is at the Piano. His...    less

Cuore is an internationally award-winning auditioned mixed-voice Chamber Choir based in Dublin, Ireland and conducted by Amy Ryan. We sing challenging and rewarding music in a friendly committed environment with a wide range of ages and nationalities....  moreCuore is an internationally award-winning auditioned mixed-voice Chamber Choir based in Dublin, Ireland and conducted by Amy Ryan. We sing challenging and rewarding music in a friendly committed environment with a wide range of ages and nationalities. We have a particular affinity for contemporary classical music, having won prizes for interpretation at home and abroad, and regularly present Irish premieres at our Dublin concerts.  

Over the last 13 years Barisons Chamber Choir has built up a reputation for excellence, versatility and sensitivity in both live performances and recordings. The Choir gives and annual Easter and Christmas performance, an annual Summer Concert and Euro...  moreOver the last 13 years Barisons Chamber Choir has built up a reputation for excellence, versatility and sensitivity in both live performances and recordings. The Choir gives and annual Easter and Christmas performance, an annual Summer Concert and European Tour. Their repertoire ranges from Handel’s Zadok the Priest to Karl Jenkin’s The Armed Man. The Choir has performed in many major venues around in Europe, including St Nicolas Church Prague to St Mark’s Venice, and has sung in many commercial concerts including premiere of James Brett’s Book of Dreams and performed for the Queen’s arrival at Bushy Park during her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee, where the Choir also deputised for the Opera Babes. The singers in the Choir are experienced musicians, many having sung with other Choirs and choral societies and many are instrumentalists and instrumental music teachers. The Choir has regularly performed with the Prague Conservatoire String Quartet and have performed and recorded with the London Metropolitan Or...    less

Vocal Art Ensemble of Sweden (former Pro Musica Chamber Choir) has for decades been a powerful voice in the Swedish and international Choir community, not least appreciated for its commitment to contemporary music. The Choir has with its conductor Jan Yng...  moreVocal Art Ensemble of Sweden (former Pro Musica Chamber Choir) has for decades been a powerful voice in the Swedish and international Choir community, not least appreciated for its commitment to contemporary music. The Choir has with its conductor Jan Yngwe toured the better part of Europe, as well as Japan (1989), Cuba (1995), South Africa (1999) and Brazil (2004), in all some thirty international concert tours.  

The Russian Chamber Choir with Anna Azernikova performs in the Spiegelzaal (Mirror Hall) of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on 27 september 2009 muziek: Heer, laat nu Uw dienaar gaan in vrede zoals U hebt beloofd. Want mijn ogen hebben de verlossing...  moreThe Russian Chamber Choir with Anna Azernikova performs in the Spiegelzaal (Mirror Hall) of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on 27 september 2009 muziek: Heer, laat nu Uw dienaar gaan in vrede zoals U hebt beloofd. Want mijn ogen hebben de verlossing gezien, die U hebt volbracht voor het oog van alle mensen. Om een licht te zijn voor alle volken en de glorie van Uw volk Israël.