[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned Community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

【wow! 合唱】音樂會 時間/ 2014年9月20日 地點/ 大東文化藝術中心 指揮/ 朱如鳳 浪漫派德國作曲家布拉姆斯（Johannes Brahms， 1833-97），於55歲時寫下無伴奏合唱代表作《五首歌曲》（FünfGesänge， op.104， 1888），其中第一、二樂章的歌詞均取自呂克特（Friedrich Rückert， 1788-1866）的詩作〈夜哨〉（Nachtwache）。 B小調第一樂章為六聲部混聲合唱，以厚重的塊狀和弦、複雜多變的和聲，極弱的基本音...  more【wow! 合唱】音樂會 時間/ 2014年9月20日 地點/ 大東文化藝術中心 指揮/ 朱如鳳 浪漫派德國作曲家布拉姆斯（Johannes Brahms， 1833-97），於55歲時寫下無伴奏合唱代表作《五首歌曲》（FünfGesänge， op.104， 1888），其中第一、二樂章的歌詞均取自呂克特（Friedrich Rückert， 1788-1866）的詩作〈夜哨〉（Nachtwache）。 B小調第一樂章為六聲部混聲合唱，以厚重的塊狀和弦、複雜多變的和聲，極弱的基本音量，營造陰鬱晦暗的色調，描繪歌詞中徹夜無眠的悲傷。 LeiseTöne der Brust,gewecktvom Odem der Liebe, Hauchetzitterndhinaus,obsicheuchöffen' einOhr, Öffn' einliebendesHerz,und wennsichkeineseuchöffnet, Trag' einNachtwindeuchseufzend in meineszurück. 充滿愛的氣息，讓細微的聲響 顫抖地自胸口發出，你們聽得到嗎 展現出你們的和善吧，若你們無動於衷 僅有夜風嘆息地把這哀傷送回到我心中  less

A teaser of Inspira's Season 2 Finale Concert "Beyond A Distant Shore" concept created and developed by CalgaryChoirs Staff and advisors. Works in this track: "Whitby Bay" used under special licensing through MTI New York. "All too Soon" by Stephen Hat...  moreA teaser of Inspira's Season 2 Finale Concert "Beyond A Distant Shore" concept created and developed by CalgaryChoirs Staff and advisors. Works in this track: "Whitby Bay" used under special licensing through MTI New York. "All too Soon" by Stephen Hatfield and "Homeward Bound" by Marta Keen. All orchestrations by Nick Turnbull (SOCAN) and arranged by special permission. Nick Turnbull, Music Director.  

Lux Aeterna 'Nimrod' from Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations arranged by James Cameron Performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers Mark Anthony Carpio, Choirmaster Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, New York City; September 2009 Lux æterna luceat e...  moreLux Aeterna 'Nimrod' from Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations arranged by James Cameron Performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers Mark Anthony Carpio, Choirmaster Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, New York City; September 2009 Lux æterna luceat eis, Domine 'May everlasting light shine upon them, O Lord.' 9/11... in memoriam of that tragic day that occurred a decade ago.  

Knut Nystedt: Sancta Maria; at 10th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf - Concert Dreifaltigkeitskirche Kaufbeuren . www.modfestivals.org DVD and CD available

Alice Tegner: O salve regina; at 10th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf - Concert Dreifaltigkeitskirche Kaufbeuren . www.modfestivals.org DVD and CD available

Mixed Choir "Petko Stainov" was established in 1972 on the initiative of the great Bulgarian composer and musician Petko Stainov. For many years it was led by famous Bulgarian conductor – Petja Pavlovitch. She is known in Bulgaria and abroad fo...  moreMixed Choir "Petko Stainov" was established in 1972 on the initiative of the great Bulgarian composer and musician Petko Stainov. For many years it was led by famous Bulgarian conductor – Petja Pavlovitch. She is known in Bulgaria and abroad for her outstanding talent and professional skills. Mixed Choir "Petko Stainov" became one of the leading ensembles not only in Bulgaria. It is prizewinner of many international competitions: Aretzo,Italy - 1980 - 1th Prize; Varna, Bulgaria - 1985 - 3th prize; Ihlava, Czech - 1987 - 3th prize; Preveza, Greece - 2000 - 2nd prize and silver award; Musica Sacra - Praque,Czech - 2001 - The golden award. Choir festival – Ankara, 2003 – award for successful synchronize conductor – Choir. International Choir Competition “A.Vivaldi” – Karpenissi, Greece – 2009,1st prize. The Choir consists of about 40 members that non of them is professional singer. The repertoire of the ensemble is of great variety of styles and times - from old orthodox (15-16 centery) and ...    less

Fly Me to the Moon Arranged by Gwyn Arch Accompanist: Matt Finch A Midsummer Evening with Noctis June 21st 2014 Roper Theatre, West Wing, Bath, UK www.noctisChoir.com

Sydney Vocal Project is a contemporary Chamber Choir from Sydney Australia. This video is their latest demo featuring some of their favourite song snippits. We currently have two cyberspace (s?) Our new one is www.sydneyvocalproject.wordpress.com and our ...  moreSydney Vocal Project is a contemporary Chamber Choir from Sydney Australia. This video is their latest demo featuring some of their favourite song snippits. We currently have two cyberspace (s?) Our new one is www.sydneyvocalproject.wordpress.com and our soon to be phased out cyber home is www.tsvp.org  

Voces Blancas del Nalón (VOBLANA) Choral Project is located in Langreo, Asturias, northern Spain. Since 2009 and thanks to his founder, Oscar Allen, the Choral Project has been working with young singers and developing young voices to excell in the interp...  moreVoces Blancas del Nalón (VOBLANA) Choral Project is located in Langreo, Asturias, northern Spain. Since 2009 and thanks to his founder, Oscar Allen, the Choral Project has been working with young singers and developing young voices to excell in the interpretation and enjoyment of choral music and group singing. Due to an intensive and hard work, its members receive a full choral and scenic education, structured in the vocal individual technique and its different types of sound emission; on the development of corporal skills expression, and in the grupal practice of the choral exercise. This education is complemented by the permanent contact with other artistic disciplines as ballet and theatre are. Even though the repertoire performed is diverse and heterogeneous, its preferences are focused on the amazing generation of current Spanish composers and the beautiful treatment given by them to the voice. It is formed by girls and boys between 6 and 28 years old, most of them current or past students at th...    less