The Ranot Vocal Ensemble is a regional initiative of the Hevel Eilot Regional Council under the leadership of virtuoso arranger and conductor Gideon Efrati. Alongside classical music sung in Latin, Italian and French, its repertoire highlights the music o...  moreThe Ranot Vocal Ensemble is a regional initiative of the Hevel Eilot Regional Council under the leadership of virtuoso arranger and conductor Gideon Efrati. Alongside classical music sung in Latin, Italian and French, its repertoire highlights the music of Jewish liturgical and folk traditions in a variety of styles and arrangements as well as music from around the world. Songs in Hebrew, Yemenite, Yiddish , Ladino, English and Arabic bring to life the different backgrounds of the Ensemble's members.  

'Deus Ex Machina' is a piece composed by award-winning Polish composer of the young generation, Jakub Neske. The text for the piece was written by Bartholomew Begley, a Dublin-based philosophy lecturer who works on philosophical translations of early mode...  more'Deus Ex Machina' is a piece composed by award-winning Polish composer of the young generation, Jakub Neske. The text for the piece was written by Bartholomew Begley, a Dublin-based philosophy lecturer who works on philosophical translations of early modern Latin texts. The text 'Deus Ex Machina' tells the story of a suddenly and unexpectedly found God 'out of a machine.' The setting of the choir was very experimental – the aim was to take full advantage of the possibilities offered by the spatial, immersive sound. The choir sections were spread horizontally and vertically; therefore, the entire space around the listener was arranged. The visuals indicate the positions of the choir by points of light, whose brightness and movement were devised based on the sound energy of each of the choral sections.  less

Cantores Celestes Women's choir Kelly Galbraith, Director Emperor String Quartet Matthew Coons, Organist May 3, 2014 Anniversary Concert

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. "Davidde Penitente". Ukrainian Radio Symphony Orchestra (URSO) and choir Conductor: Volodymyr Sheiko. Soloists: Oleksandr Anischenko (tenor), Irina Ziabchenko (soprano), Tetiana Hanina (soprano).

2013.5.20 北歐音畫夏季音樂會 2 大東文化藝術中心演藝廳 指揮: 科勒.漢肯 Kåre Hanken Three Nocturnes - Hildor Lundvik 三首夜曲 - 倫德維克 倫德維克(Hildor Lundvik, 1885 - 1951)為瑞典著名作曲家,管風琴家與音樂教育家，畢業於瑞典皇家音樂學院。創作以歌樂作品為主其中包含多首知名的合唱曲，也有少數管弦樂小品及鋼琴獨奏曲。其擅長以浪漫抒情的風格寫作，創作手法深受法國印象樂派的影響，平行的和聲,全...  more2013.5.20 北歐音畫夏季音樂會 2 大東文化藝術中心演藝廳 指揮: 科勒.漢肯 Kåre Hanken Three Nocturnes - Hildor Lundvik 三首夜曲 - 倫德維克 倫德維克(Hildor Lundvik, 1885 - 1951)為瑞典著名作曲家,管風琴家與音樂教育家，畢業於瑞典皇家音樂學院。創作以歌樂作品為主其中包含多首知名的合唱曲，也有少數管弦樂小品及鋼琴獨奏曲。其擅長以浪漫抒情的風格寫作，創作手法深受法國印象樂派的影響，平行的和聲,全音音階的運用呈現出豐富的音色變化。 1.Flowering almond tree 像棵盛開的杏樹 Like a flowering almond tree, my love so fair. 像棵盛開的杏樹，我的愛如此甜美 Sing, oh wind, sing softly for me. 唱吧！微風為我溫柔地唱著 Tell her how much I care. 請告訴她我有多麼在乎她 Like a flowering almond tree, my love so fair. 像棵盛開的杏樹，我的愛如此甜美 Only you, tend'rest of morning winds, 只有你，最溫柔的晨風 have our secret to bear. 謹守著我們之間的秘密 'Neath the flowering almond tree; 在這棵盛開的杏樹下 Here I wait in the twilight 'neath the flow'ring almond tree. 在黎明中我在這棵杏樹下等待 Now that daylight has faded and gone, now will she come to me? 此刻天色已昏暗，她是否會前來找我呢？ 2.Quiet rain 靜雨 A quiet rain is falling;. 靜雨紛落 A quiet rain is falling on silent city street. 靜雨紛落在寂靜之城的街道 The skies are veiled and hazy 天空是隱晦和朦朧 while through the twil...    less

If you sing in a choir then chances are, you don’t need to be sold on its benefits. choir singing has been found in many studies to do amazing things (including boosting the immune system) and forming part of one can also boost your social skil...

The Gospel choir 'Rejoice' from Langenberg, Germany, was founded in 1996 by the organist and choirmaster Roland Orthaus, who still conducts the choir today. Since its founding, the choir has had about 80 active members who enjoy the lively nature of Gosp...  moreThe Gospel choir 'Rejoice' from Langenberg, Germany, was founded in 1996 by the organist and choirmaster Roland Orthaus, who still conducts the choir today. Since its founding, the choir has had about 80 active members who enjoy the lively nature of Gospel music and who are inspired by the message of Gospels and Spirituals. The choir sings this style of music in all its forms, ranging from simple three or four part all male/female vocal arrangements, to four part mixed arrangements. As well, they also perform more complex eight or ten part scores featuring solo parts which are sung by soloists from the choir. Due to active co-operation with various youth organisations, this choir consists of many different generations who all get on well with one and other. The choir is accompanied by the 'Rejoice Band' which is comprised of piano, drums, an electric bass, and additional instruments when required. Concerts in Langenberg and further afield, successful appearances at the Krefeld Gospel Festival and others in t...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]Many singers come to choir – especially “singing for fun” groups – to get away from the stresses of regular life. They love to sing and...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   for the last eight years I’ve created a performance choir from scratch each year – a kind of Instant choir, Just Add People – which I cal...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Rather than everyone singing all the time, many choirs ring the changes by creating smaller ensembles within the larger choir or have occasional solo...