School of Hard Knocks is excited to present not one but TWO fabulous festivals in Brisbane international Singers Festival (June 3-5) and Melbourne international Singers Festival (June 10-13) in 2016.   The legendary KIRBY SHAW from the USA is our h...

Sung by us at a singing course in Nottingham in 1977 Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the Early-rising sun Has not attain'd his noon. Stay, stay until the hasting day Has run but to the evensong, And, having pray'd to...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreSung by us at a singing course in Nottingham in 1977 Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the Early-rising sun Has not attain'd his noon. Stay, stay until the hasting day Has run but to the evensong, And, having pray'd together, we Will go with you along. We have short time to stay, as you, We have as short a spring; As quick a growth to meet decay, As you, or anything. We die, as your hours do, and dry away, Like to the summer's rain, Or as the pearls of morning's dew, Ne'er to be found again.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

in November 2013 the London Oriana Choir celebrated its 40th birthday. We had some scrumptious cake and sang an impromptu arRangement of the old favourite. Stay tuned for our gala 40th anniversary concert Early next year!

Song of the two snails who go to the funeral of a dead leaf. Poem by Jacques Prévert. Music composed for two unaccompanied altos (countertenors) and sung by David W Solomons (one of my first multitrack recordings back in the Early 1980s).

Cappella Musicale Corradiana, choir & orchestra, was born in 2007, conducted by Antonio Magarelli. They are specialized in sacred Renaissance, baroque and classical repertoire. The orchestra is composed by professional Early music mus...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreCappella Musicale Corradiana, choir & orchestra, was born in 2007, conducted by Antonio Magarelli. They are specialized in sacred Renaissance, baroque and classical repertoire. The orchestra is composed by professional Early music musicians, who play original instruments. Cappella Musicale Corradiana wants to discover Puglia’s musical heritage to increase Naples musical tradition. They have concerts in all of Europe. They are guests of musical Festivals and shows, such as Maldon Festival of Arts in England and Anima Mea – Musiche Mondi Memorie. They were also guests of Pontificio Comitato di Scienze storiche in Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome to celebrate 500 years from V Lateran Council. Among its recordings there are: Passio Domini Nostri Iesu Christi secundum Ioannem (1816), Vito A.R. Cozzoli’s Oratorio (1777-1817); Officia in feria V et VI Maioris Hebdomadae, composed by Antonio Pansini (1703-1791) for three voices and continuo in the first half of XVIII century. They are both two...    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

A pictorial presentation of the Early history of Callington Community Gospel Choir set to "Come by Here", a track off our first CD.

The Harbour Capital Chorus is an all male a cappella chorus. We sing music from the Early 1900's through to more modern songs such as Billy Joel, The Rat Pack etc. The chorus focuses on improving singing techniques and making chords "ri...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThe Harbour Capital Chorus is an all male a cappella chorus. We sing music from the Early 1900's through to more modern songs such as Billy Joel, The Rat Pack etc. The chorus focuses on improving singing techniques and making chords "ring" while at the same time simply having fun. We love it when a 4 part chord is correctly tuned and the chord just locks together and harmonics (or overtones) ring out loud and strong. We compete every year in local contest as a mean of measuring our progress against similar groups but we just love to perform for the public and so our contest activities are very well balanced with public performance. We also have a great time together as one of our goals is to provide a place where men can gather and enjoy their interest in singing. The Harbour Capital Chorus was formed in Wellington on February 4th, 1988 following pioneering work by the “Co-ordinated Chemists” Quartet for several years prior to that. The Harbour Capital Chorus has since ...    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Schola Antiqua of Chicago sings music from the Torino Codex (Torino, Biblioteca nazionale, MS J.II.9). Live in concert May 2010

Ensemble Thios Omilos Meldorfer Dom, 15.7.2013 http://thiosomilos.de/index.php http://facebook.com/thiosomilos info@thiosomilos.de

The Marion Consort performs "Iste Sanctus" by Leone Leoni at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. The Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the choral music of the Middle Ag...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThe Marion Consort performs "Iste Sanctus" by Leone Leoni at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. The Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the choral music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Their mission is to mount performances for various audiences with music by well known composers, while exploring the works of lesser known composers. The Marion Consort can divide into duos, trios, octets, etc. for a well-rounded and blended performance. visit us at www.facebook.com/themarionconsort for more live recordings!  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less