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Kingston Choral Society
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An Authentic Purcell Celebration by Kingston Choral Society
Kingston Choral Society’s Summer concert on 22 June, at St Andrew’s Church Surbiton, will celebrate the stunning music of Henry Purcell, considered to be the great... moreOur next concert will be :
An Authentic Purcell Celebration by Kingston Choral Society
Kingston Choral Society’s Summer concert on 22 June, at St Andrew’s Church Surbiton, will celebrate the stunning music of Henry Purcell, considered to be the greatest English composer of the Baroque era. Also, a virtuoso performer, who was appointed as organist of Westminster Abbey at the young age of 20, Purcell enjoyed rock-star status during his lifetime, and was dubbed the “Orpheus Britannicus”.
The first half of the performance features highlights of Purcell’s wonderful church music, including perhaps his finest anthem, My heart is inditing, composed for the coronation of King James II. Then the choir is joined by superb soloists to revel in his ground-breaking short opera Dido and Aeneas, describing the tragic love story of the Queen of Carthage and the founder of Rome, with its hauntingly lovely final aria, Dido’s Lament.
The outstanding quartet of soloists are all recent graduates of the prestigious National ... less
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The Marion Consort - Iste Sanctus - Leone Leoni
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... 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.
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Barisons Chamber Choir
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
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Schola Antiqua of Chicago - Josquin excerpts
Excerpts from "Josquin: Master of the Notes" (live in concert), Schola Antiqua of Chicago; Michael Alan Anderson, Artistic Director; St. James Chapel at Quigley Center of the Archdiocese of Chicago; October 2011.
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Tres Cantos Nativos (arr. Leite)
As part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's May 2011 concert "Cloudburst--Sounds of Nature" is "Tres Cantos Nativos", a collection of three Krao Indian songs arranged by Marco Leite. As this piece was meant to represent the Early beginnings of human civilization ... moreAs part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's May 2011 concert "Cloudburst--Sounds of Nature" is "Tres Cantos Nativos", a collection of three Krao Indian songs arranged by Marco Leite. As this piece was meant to represent the Early beginnings of human civilization and the birth of language, we have staged the piece in a somewhat tribal way and added jungle sound effects.