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【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/ 張成璞 伴奏/ 許溎芳 詩: Dylan Thomas 曲: 黃俊達 The hand that signed the paper The hand that signed the paper felled a city; 簽署文件的手，摧毀了一座城市； Five sovereign fingers taxed the breath, 強權在握的五隻手指，令人窒...  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/ 張成璞 伴奏/ 許溎芳 詩: Dylan Thomas 曲: 黃俊達 The hand that signed the paper The hand that signed the paper felled a city; 簽署文件的手，摧毀了一座城市； Five sovereign fingers taxed the breath, 強權在握的五隻手指，令人窒息， Doubled the globe of dead and halved a country; 倍增了死亡的境界，半分了一個國家； These five kings did a king to death. 五位強權者聯手扼殺了一個國王。 The mighty hand leads to a sloping shoulder, 這神聖的手搭著垂落的肩膀， The finger joints are cramped with chalk; 指關節如石膏般僵硬； A goose’s quill has put an end to murder 一支鵝絨筆成就了屠殺， That put an end to talk. 因而終結了對話。 The hand that signed the treaty bred a fever, 簽署條約的手，帶來了瘟疫， And famine grew, and locusts came; 也帶來了饑荒和蝗禍； Great is the hand that holds dominion over 多了不起的手啊， Man by a scribbled name. 藉由潦草的簽名，統治著人類。 The five kings count the dead but do not soften 五位國王數算著死去的靈魂 The crusted wound nor stroke the brow; 既不安慰結痂的傷口，也不輕撫受傷的額頭； A hand rules pity as a hand rules heaven; 這隻手掌管了天地，也主宰著憐憫； Hands have no...    less

Performed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF WINTER 2024 "Never Enough" from "The Greatest Showman" is a soul-stirring ballad that encapsulates the profound yearning for an unattainable sense of fulfillment. The arrangement conveys the emotional depth of ...  morePerformed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF WINTER 2024 "Never Enough" from "The Greatest Showman" is a soul-stirring ballad that encapsulates the profound yearning for an unattainable sense of fulfillment. The arrangement conveys the emotional depth of a desire that seems just out of reach. The poignant lyrics and rich melody make "Never Enough" a compelling expression of longing and aspiration, leaving a lasting impact on listeners. Conducted by Jad Harjane Originally performed by Loren Allred Arranged by Jad Harjane Filmed by DIAZ PRODUCTION at LADABATEK Sponsored by THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE CENTER  less

【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/ 張成璞 耶洛(Ola Gjeilo， 1978-)，挪威人，於2006年在茱莉亞音樂學院取得作曲，現居美國紐約。身為鋼琴家和作曲家，他的音樂在世界上超過三十個國家傳唱、錄音。此外，耶洛的音樂也在美國公視，還有主流的斯堪地那維亞電視頻道播放，許多傑出的音樂家、合唱團也曾演出耶洛的作品。 耶洛於2001年寫出這首《被捕獲的獨角獸》，同年三月由挪威音樂學苑室內合唱團首演。這首曲子歌詞與材自中世...  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/ 張成璞 耶洛(Ola Gjeilo， 1978-)，挪威人，於2006年在茱莉亞音樂學院取得作曲，現居美國紐約。身為鋼琴家和作曲家，他的音樂在世界上超過三十個國家傳唱、錄音。此外，耶洛的音樂也在美國公視，還有主流的斯堪地那維亞電視頻道播放，許多傑出的音樂家、合唱團也曾演出耶洛的作品。 耶洛於2001年寫出這首《被捕獲的獨角獸》，同年三月由挪威音樂學苑室內合唱團首演。這首曲子歌詞與材自中世紀晚期瑞士英格堡修道院中的經文，耶洛並非為了特定場合或是委託創作而作，而是純粹被這篇經文吸引，讓他靈光乍現。作者提到，經文裡面充滿了強烈的象徵主義，戲劇化的故事發展，還有勝利的喜悅歡樂。這首樂曲同時隱含耶穌基督死而復生的意義。 本曲開頭以中世紀調式音樂的風格呈現，四四拍與六八拍輪替之節奏也引入中世紀舞曲風味。哈利路亞段落以歡快的節奏、豐滿的和聲帶出，四四拍與七八拍轉換則顯出高昂的精神。隨著歌詞劇情推展，音樂漸趨神秘，所提到的各類動物皆具有宗教上的象徵意涵。當歌詞走到「然而牠卻復活了」段落，出現了天堂般的樂音，由女聲合唱與男聲合唱接替構築了綿長的線條與虔敬的和聲。突然轉入的新段落，則是全曲最神祕隱晦之處，象徵沉睡的國王。而後樂風一轉，最終以哈利路亞段落發展，並將樂曲帶入高潮的尾聲。  less

Coro Voximix do Conservatório Regional de Castelo Branco, no auditório da Escola Superior Agrária, às 18h00. Pianista acompanhadora: Helena Nunes; Direção: Armanda Patrício

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, Oxford 17 June 2010

Founded in 1962, the Minnesota Boychoir is the oldest boy choir in Minnesota. The Boychoir’s reputation for excellence has brought invitations from local and national music conventions, as well as sporting events and touring Broadway companies. The Boycho...  moreFounded in 1962, the Minnesota Boychoir is the oldest boy choir in Minnesota. The Boychoir’s reputation for excellence has brought invitations from local and national music conventions, as well as sporting events and touring Broadway companies. The Boychoir has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, the Prague Philharmonic, Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion on National Public Radio, amongst others. This season our choirboys will be featured in Minnesota American Choral Directors Association’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Golden Finale Concert along with first-time appearances with the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra, Edina Chorale and St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church Choir (Orff’s Carmina Burana). We will participate in the third annual Minnesota State Festival of Boychoirs in April. The choir’s schedule includes national and international tours, thrilling audiences in over a dozen states and on five continents. In 200...    less

The Ottawa Singers is a charitable group based in Ottawa, Ontario. We provide all things vocal to the city and are gearing up to produce Sir Paul McCartney's Liverpool Oratorio at the National Arts Centre of Canada, November 9th, 2015.

The Northern Lights Chorale is an 80+ voice auditioned ensemble located in the northern suburban area of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The group rehearses August through November and January through April with concerts at the end of each session. The group is k...  moreThe Northern Lights Chorale is an 80+ voice auditioned ensemble located in the northern suburban area of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The group rehearses August through November and January through April with concerts at the end of each session. The group is know for its variety in programming. Directed by Bruce Phelps, the goal of the ensemble is to provide a quality experience for singers and audiences; explore new repertoire and sing music of the masters, and perform with utmost musical integrity through a collaborative and persistent effort by all participants.  less

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Simon Grange (bass) Somerville College Chapel, 6 May 2012 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Website: http://www.somervillemusicsociety.com