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Victoria Choral Society
The Victoria Choral Society, directed by Brian Wismath, is an auditioned, mixed-voice symphonic choir dedicated to presenting the finest Choral music from baroque to contemporary. Founded in 1934, the Victoria Choral Society has played a leading role in V... moreThe Victoria Choral Society, directed by Brian Wismath, is an auditioned, mixed-voice symphonic choir dedicated to presenting the finest Choral music from baroque to contemporary. Founded in 1934, the Victoria Choral Society has played a leading role in Victoria's cultural life, and has performed with every Victoria Symphony conductor since the Symphony’s inception.
The choir was created after 200 singers, representing most of the church choirs of the day in Victoria, assembled in 1934 to sing Messiah. They agreed to continue singing together to promote Choral music, and the Victoria Choral Society, at that time called the Victoria Choral Union, was formed. The instrumentalists who played with the choir later formed the Victoria Symphony.
Recent performances with the Victoria Symphony include Wagner's Lohengrin (Third Act), Verdi's Requiem, Orff's Carmina Burana, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Britten's War Requiem, and Handel’s Messiah. Each year, the Victoria Choral Society also produces its own concerts wi... less
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MEPhI Male Choir
The MEPhI Male Choir is one of the best known Russian amateur choirs, unique in its way. From its very beginning in October 16, 1956 and until now, it is made up exclusively of male students and graduates of National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (for... moreThe MEPhI Male Choir is one of the best known Russian amateur choirs, unique in its way. From its very beginning in October 16, 1956 and until now, it is made up exclusively of male students and graduates of National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (former Moscow Engineering Physics Institute). The choir’s directors have traditionally been exclusively women — talented choirmasters who represented the classical Russian Choral school.
The repertoire of the MEPhI Male Choir includes practically all genres of Choral music: Russian and Western classics and spiritual music, opera choruses, works by modern composers, Russian folksongs, and some popular songs of the Soviet era. less
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Meplalian - Diponegoro University Choir (PSM UNDIP)
Balinese Folk, sung @precompetition and new comer concert "Diponegoro University Choir goes to 1st Vietnam International Choir Festival & Competition 2011". Arr. by Budi Susanto Yohanes
Conducted by Jefry Franklin Bode
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The Choral Project - Worthy to be Praised
From our June 6, 2008 "Tell the World" Concert in San Jose, CA. The Choral Project, founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has developed an outstanding reputation for performing high-level Choral literature and bridging the gap between text a... moreFrom our June 6, 2008 "Tell the World" Concert in San Jose, CA. The Choral Project, founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has developed an outstanding reputation for performing high-level Choral literature and bridging the gap between text and music, singer and spectator. Our Vision is "to heal our world through music and words". Our music is available on iTunes and at www.Choralproject.org
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Greenwood Singers
Founded in 1980 by Robert de Frece, Greenwood Singers is dedicated to the performance of all types of Choral music “from Renaissance to Broadway.” The choir’s eclectic programming has made its concerts popular with Edmonton audiences since its debut in 1... moreFounded in 1980 by Robert de Frece, Greenwood Singers is dedicated to the performance of all types of Choral music “from Renaissance to Broadway.” The choir’s eclectic programming has made its concerts popular with Edmonton audiences since its debut in 1981. In the beginning, Greenwood Singers specialized in the performance of a cappella music from different stylistic periods. Its programming has now expanded to include works with soloists, instrumental ensembles and chamber orchestra. A versatile ensemble, the choir has performed frequently with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in a wide variety of programs which have included Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, Holst’s The Planets, family Christmas concerts, the concert version of Jerome Kern’s Showboat, Orff’s Carmina Burana (with the Alberta Ballet) and the ESO’s 1992 reunion with the British rock group, Procol Harum. Greenwood Singers has also performed with the Alberta Baroque Ensemble and has been heard on regional and national broadcasts on CBC Radio-Canada. I... less
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The Ground - Ola Gjeilo
The East Central University Chorale performing "The Ground" by Ola Gjeilo.
Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting
Rudy Lupinski, Piano
This performance was recorded at the East Central University Chorale and ECU Singers Fall concert, St. Josephs Cathol... moreThe East Central University Chorale performing "The Ground" by Ola Gjeilo.
Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting
Rudy Lupinski, Piano
This performance was recorded at the East Central University Chorale and ECU Singers Fall concert, St. Josephs Catholic Church, December 19th, 2012.