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Hugo Distler(1908-1942) - Ensemble Nobiles, Sjaella
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Hugo Distler's death, two successful vocal Ensembles from Leipzig perform together on a single CD for the first time. The three- and four-voice motets recorded by the young ladies of the Sjaella sextet and the five yo... moreCommemorating the 70th anniversary of Hugo Distler's death, two successful vocal Ensembles from Leipzig perform together on a single CD for the first time. The three- and four-voice motets recorded by the young ladies of the Sjaella sextet and the five young gentlemen of the Ensemble Nobiles represent some of the highlights from Distler's choral oeuvre: the Jahrkreis op. 5, and the Geistliche Chormusik op. 12.
One of the composer's best-known works, the Totentanz op. 12 no. 2, stands at the heart of this disc. The fourteen motets for Eternity Sunday contained in the Totentanz op. 12 no. 2 were set to music by Hugo Distler and form the work's musical part. Distler accompanies the motets with non-musical verses that narrate a dialogue between death and his numerous victims.While on the present recording some of the victims' roles are spoken by the singers themselves, Heinz-Martin Benecke lends death his charismatic voice.
The Totentanztopos is known especially through its pictorial representations of death'... less
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Kupalinka (arr. Sergey Khvoshchinsky) - United States Premiere
This commission was done to support the students, musicians, choral singers, and Ensembles in Belarus who were forcibly silenced during the turmoil and protests in 2020. We sing in solidarity with them, raising our voices to the "Song of Belarus," while t... moreThis commission was done to support the students, musicians, choral singers, and Ensembles in Belarus who were forcibly silenced during the turmoil and protests in 2020. We sing in solidarity with them, raising our voices to the "Song of Belarus," while their voices again rise with hope and light to change lives once again. Sing on always, Brothers and Sisters, Sons and Daughters of Belarus.
Kupalinka
Traditional Belarusian Folksong
Arr. Sergey Khvoshchinsky
Nazareth College Chamber Singers
Brian M. Stevens - Director
Brooklyn Church - Soprano
March 17, 2020
Linehan Chapel
Nazareth College
Rochester NY less
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Antioch Chamber Ensemble
Widely regarded as one of the finest professional choral music Ensembles in the United States, The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 14th season of exceptional music-making, having made its debut at the gala opening of the New Jersey P... moreWidely regarded as one of the finest professional choral music Ensembles in the United States, The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 14th season of exceptional music-making, having made its debut at the gala opening of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in 1997. Under the leadership of founding Artistic Director Joshua Copeland, the ensemble strives to present as diverse a program as possible of the world’s greatest choral literature, both sacred and secular, and has performed works ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary masterpieces with a core group of ten to twelve of the New York metropolitan area’s finest singers. In 2008, Antioch was awarded first-place honors in the highly prestigious Tolosa International Choral Competition in Spain, establishing them among the top rank of professional choirs in the world. In recent seasons, Antioch has been called “stellar,” “flawless,” “an exceptional group,” and “a spectacular example of what a classical choir should sound like” by th... less
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Renaissance Singers of Blackburn Cathedral
The Renaissance Singers are one of the leading choral Ensembles in the North West. The group give a varied annual programme of concerts each year at Blackburn Cathedral (where they are based), and also take part in a number of services there throughout th... moreThe Renaissance Singers are one of the leading choral Ensembles in the North West. The group give a varied annual programme of concerts each year at Blackburn Cathedral (where they are based), and also take part in a number of services there throughout the church year.
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Milwaukee Choral Artists
The Milwaukee Choral Artists is Wisconsin's premiere professional choral ensemble, and one of only a handful of professional women’s vocal Ensembles in the country. With its signature lush sound, MCA brings a distinctive repertory of choral and vocal mast... moreThe Milwaukee Choral Artists is Wisconsin's premiere professional choral ensemble, and one of only a handful of professional women’s vocal Ensembles in the country. With its signature lush sound, MCA brings a distinctive repertory of choral and vocal masterworks—including well-known pieces, new music, seldom-performed works, and music of diverse cultures and historical periods—to concert audiences throughout the region. Founded in 1998 as a chamber ensemble comprised of professional solo singers, MCA occupies a distinctive position of excellence in the city, state, and region. Regularly hailed for its imaginative programming, the group has firmly established itself in the mainstream of professional music making both within and beyond Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Choral Artists enjoys regular appearances with Present Music, Milwaukee’s internationally acclaimed contemporary music ensemble. Equally well versed in early music, the Milwaukee Choral Artists has also collaborated with Early Music Now, performing twice... less
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KSCI Choral Scholars
Kantorei of Kansas City now runs a Summer Choral Institute. This intense, four to six day summer camp will feature three Ensembles. The most advanced of these, The KSCI Choral Scholars, has completed a successful first performance in June of 2013. Visi... moreKantorei of Kansas City now runs a Summer Choral Institute. This intense, four to six day summer camp will feature three Ensembles. The most advanced of these, The KSCI Choral Scholars, has completed a successful first performance in June of 2013. Visit our website for more information or to become involved!
