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Polyhymnia
Polyhymnia is a small select ensemble of singers focusing on historically informed performance of sacred Music from the courts and cathedrals of the Renaissance world. The ensemble has been in residence at The Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch since 2003.... morePolyhymnia is a small select ensemble of singers focusing on historically informed performance of sacred Music from the courts and cathedrals of the Renaissance world. The ensemble has been in residence at The Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch since 2003. Polyhymnia's singers are drawn from many sources, including some of the finest church Choirs in New York
Since 2000, director John Bradley has been creating original editions of Music for the ensemble, some of it secreted in manuscript collections since the 16th century. Working in concert with libraries, liturgical historians and institutions, Polyhymnia hopes to both
preserve and reintroduce choral masterworks of the Renaissance and early Baroque in ways that both entertain and elucidate. In addition to the concert series, the ensemble's unique relationship with Saint Ignatius of Antioch, a forerunner in the preservation of historical liturgy, provides opportunities to perform Renaissance and Baroque Music in a liturgical context, while fostering Musical ... less
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Toy Story 3 = Awesome! (The Facebook Song)
In "Toy Story 3 = Awesome!", The Australian Voices sing a song of Facebook. Composed and conducted by Artistic Director, Gordon Hamilton, this innovative new Facebook Song takes The Australian Voices where no Choir has dared to go - the inner space of the... moreIn "Toy Story 3 = Awesome!", The Australian Voices sing a song of Facebook. Composed and conducted by Artistic Director, Gordon Hamilton, this innovative new Facebook Song takes The Australian Voices where no Choir has dared to go - the inner space of the Internet and the unexplored and unexpected worlds of new experiences, bizarre human relationships and pop culture adoration. This journey discovers new languages and the addictive memes and viral concepts that are attaching themselves to every facet of human life. less
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The Esoterics
The Esoterics is a Seattle-based vocal ensemble that is dedicated to performing and perpetuating contemporary a cappella choral settings of poetry, philosophy, and spiritual writings from around the world. While cultivating artistic expression and cultura... moreThe Esoterics is a Seattle-based vocal ensemble that is dedicated to performing and perpetuating contemporary a cappella choral settings of poetry, philosophy, and spiritual writings from around the world. While cultivating artistic expression and cultural understanding among its singers and audience alike, The Esoterics aspires to reflect the beauty, power, and significance that are inherent in the Music of our time.
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A long tradition, a long lasting memory
Did you know that …
…the festival scene, Riva del Garda is known as the pearl of Lake Garda?
…as a borderland offers many beautiful sights to see, place to be or stories to tell?
…next March 20-24 meeting Music will organize...
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Have you heard of the Accessible Choral Library?
Our Accessible Choral Library Series was borne from the demand for Music for smaller Choirs and those with fewer voice parts and continues to be an enduring success... the titles in this series would be perfect in these current times, for online gathering...
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These foolish things - A Concert for All Fools' Day
With Music ranging from'The Bare Necessities' to Monteverdi, Spectra Musica's concert on 1st April will be packed with it's usual eclectic mix thanks to dynamic MD Peter Leech. Be at St.Luke and St.Teresa's church Wincanton Somerset at 7.30pm on 1st April...
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Assist in Master research focusing on repertoire selection
Dear Conductors
I, Christina Firkins, am a second year masters student at the University of Pretoria studying MIT ICT (Information Science). I am researching the ‘Information Seeking Behaviour of Music Conductors within the Repertoire Selec...
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Chapter8
Chapter 8 was formed in September 2008 and comprises members of leading cathedral Choirs and solo performers. Our repertoire, sung in up to eight parts, ranges from the most sublime choral Music of all time to popular light favourites. We also ‘premiere’ ... moreChapter 8 was formed in September 2008 and comprises members of leading cathedral Choirs and solo performers. Our repertoire, sung in up to eight parts, ranges from the most sublime choral Music of all time to popular light favourites. We also ‘premiere’ works by today’s talented new composers and arrangers.
Musically, individual members can boast…
singing in St Mark’s, Venice; the Duomo, Florence; the Salzburg Festival; performing a vocal recital on a stairlift; recording jingles for local radio and being the first girl chorister to sing for a service in St Paul’s Cathedral, London.
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