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Polyphony
Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since Then The Choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout The world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of The best s... morePolyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since Then The Choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout The world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of The best small Choirs now before The public’ (Telegraph) and ‘possibly The best small professional chorus in The world’ (Encore Magazine, USA). In a new poll by Gramophone Magazine They were named as one of The world’s leading Choirs ‘Stephen Layton's Choir have become renowned for both Their sound and versatility – wheTher in early music, or contemporary works such as those of Eric Whitacre, They embody The remarkable tradition of British choral excellence at its finest.’
For more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. These have become notable events in London’s music calendar and have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and The EBU. According to The Evening Standard ‘no one ... less
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Utrecht Byzantine Choir greets you from Rome
The Utrecht Byzantine Choir sings in The dutch Friezenkerk in Rome
Het Utrechts Byzantijns koor olv Grigori Sergei Sarolea brengt een groet vanuit de Kerk der Friezen in Rome. Het Alpha College uit Groningen was erbij.
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Singing is for life, not just for Christmas
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]
“Hark The herald angels sing”. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge. Slade’s “Merry Christma...
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In Dulci Jubilo
The traditional tune here from our 2010 Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service. We are joined by six extras (College students from ATU and OBU).
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Wooster Chorus
Founded in 1964, The acclaimed Wooster Chorus is comprised of undergraduate students representing all academic areas within The College of Wooster's liberal arts program. Under The direction of Lisa Wong, The Choir has been praised for its beauty of sound... moreFounded in 1964, The acclaimed Wooster Chorus is comprised of undergraduate students representing all academic areas within The College of Wooster's liberal arts program. Under The direction of Lisa Wong, The Choir has been praised for its beauty of sound, high level of artistry, and engaging performances. The Wooster Chorus presents several concerts both on and off-campus throughout The academic year, and embarks each spring on a week-long domestic tour. Membership is by audition. Recent collaborative performances have included Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D Minor with The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus. less
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AFFINITY YOUTH WORKSHOP
Hi fellow singers,
Stockport based Affinity Show Choir are putting on an exciting workshop aimed at "YOUNG DIVAS" aged 16 to 25 at The Stockport College, Stockport, Cheshire, England, from begining of November on Wednesday evenings culminating in...
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Cockles and Mussels (arr. Chris Rowbury)
The earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis BroThers and Day. The song is There described as "a comic song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is ... moreThe earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis BroThers and Day. The song is There described as "a comic song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is noted as printed with permission of an Edinburgh firm, There was clearly an earlier version. Although The song is The unofficial anThem of Dublin and generally regarded as Irish, it was, in fact, written by a Scotsman.
This outdoor performance 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 summer are performed outdoors near Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com less