[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I used to run a small women’s choir of 12 singers. One Day it dawned on me that my job was to make myself redundant.     I researched,...

A chamber choir composed of music lovers from all walks of Life who enjoy singing together, the Novo Concertante Manila was originally formed as a recital choir in 1998. It has evolved into an ensemble determined to reinvent itself continuously as it deve...  moreA chamber choir composed of music lovers from all walks of Life who enjoy singing together, the Novo Concertante Manila was originally formed as a recital choir in 1998. It has evolved into an ensemble determined to reinvent itself continuously as it develops a sound that is artistically intelligent. In its 14-year history, Novo Concertante Manila has competed and won in several international choral competitions. Among which are the 2nd Choir Olympics in Busan, South Korea(2002), the 1st A Voyage of Songs International Chorale Competition in Genting Highlands, Malaysia (2003) and the 23rd Takarazuka International Chamber Choir Competition in Takarazuka, Japan (2007). In 2009, the choir won the 1st and 2nd Prizes at the 46th Internationaler Chorwettbewerb in Spittalan der Drau, Austria and the 1st Prize at the 55th Certamen International de Habaneras y Polifonia in Torrevieja, Spain. Most recently, the choir won in two international competitions in 2012 - the Grand Prize (Mixed Choir Category) at the 1st ...    less

“Mravalžamier” is the name of a large number of rural and urban table songs from the Republic of Georgia. It means Many happy returns. May God give you long Life. Literally: years and epochs of happiness to you. They are sung at feasts or supras as they a...  more“Mravalžamier” is the name of a large number of rural and urban table songs from the Republic of Georgia. It means Many happy returns. May God give you long Life. Literally: years and epochs of happiness to you. They are sung at feasts or supras as they are called in Georgian, where participants wish one another health and a long Life. This is an urban version. This type of song is sometimes labelled Kutaisian because the town of Kutaisi (in western Georgia) is considered the centre in western urban songs, which are based on European harmony. This concert was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in the winter are performed at St. Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com For the first time we were joined by the vo...    less

The Lassus Scholars, named after the great Renaissance composer Orlande de Lassus, seek to achieve excellence in expression and interpretation in all musical styles from the 16th century to the present Day.

Choregie project by Karmina Šilec Performed by Vocal Thatre Carmina Slovenica The shaman idea is at the centre of the project: everyone and everything that man creates can be turned against him if used without respect for Life. To have control over s...  moreChoregie project by Karmina Šilec Performed by Vocal Thatre Carmina Slovenica The shaman idea is at the centre of the project: everyone and everything that man creates can be turned against him if used without respect for Life. To have control over something matterless, we control it with the knowledge about it and thus gain power over it. The almost sinister thought “I'll tell you. You're young, but you're one of us, and I'm one of us, so I'll tell you.” gives the Toxic Psalms its tone. For in the background of the whole concert arch death utters and murderous plague intones. Through the music the project reflects Palestine, Syria, Pussy Riots, weapons, concentration camps, blood feuds, extinctions, contaminations of religions and creates a picture of human brutality. The living of a man is changed into a drama here and now: men killing for the glory of their psalms. The author’s poise is not one of an agitator – awaking the feeling that “something has to be done” – it is rigorously contemplative. Despite ...    less

Its members may be amateurs from many walks of Life but they pride themselves on professional singing. Throughout its long history, the Choir has performed almost every major choral work in the repertoire. The Halifax Choral Society has always aimed...  moreIts members may be amateurs from many walks of Life but they pride themselves on professional singing. Throughout its long history, the Choir has performed almost every major choral work in the repertoire. The Halifax Choral Society has always aimed high and has traditionally performed with first-rate orchestras, soloists and conductors. Looking through the annals of the Society is to turn back the pages of musical history of the past two centuries.  

"Be Still, my Soul" by Jean Sibelius Hymn recorded to commemorate ANZAC Day 2020

Aequalis Foundation and the International Choral Composition Competition (CICCAG) assisted by IFCM was join the celebration of World Choral Day(december 2018) that commemorated the Centennial of the Armistice of World War I. Singers from all over the wo...

First Published: Notthechurchlady 'Have Organ Shoes will Travel' by Kelly Galbraith   of course I’ll do it!’ I told maestro David Fallis. I remember the morning well, SunDay Dec 8, 2013 because it was the Day after Ca...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I don’t like rehearsing. I’d much rather turn up on the Day, trust the singers I’m working with and just busk it.      ...