Maurice Duruflé: Kyrie from the Requiem. Mendelssohn Singers conducted by Noel Edison. Michael Bloss, organ. Performed at the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir's Symposium concert on January 26, 2013 at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. This concert concluded t...  moreMaurice Duruflé: Kyrie from the Requiem. Mendelssohn Singers conducted by Noel Edison. Michael Bloss, organ. Performed at the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir's Symposium concert on January 26, 2013 at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. This concert concluded the TMC's 2013 Choral Conductors' Symposium led by Noel Edison. Webcast produced by Inline Digital.  

Does chanting and mantra singing work?   We love to share mantras and Chants with our HeartSong Normandie meditation groups and singing retreats. It can be such a beautiful experience and opportunity to calm, relax and feel the vibr...

Helping you find your voice, sing from the heart and feel good through meditation and singing.   Relax, breathe and sing simple, soulful songs, Chants, mantras and sound meditations from around the world to uplift, relax, bring joy and nurture your...

Kia ora, bien venue, hallo, salaam, konnichiwa, hola, guten tag, marhaban, talofa lava, hälsningar, welcome WOSOSI are a dynamic, a cappella choir who enjoy exploring the world’s rich singing traditions. We specialise in songs and Chants from around th...  moreKia ora, bien venue, hallo, salaam, konnichiwa, hola, guten tag, marhaban, talofa lava, hälsningar, welcome WOSOSI are a dynamic, a cappella choir who enjoy exploring the world’s rich singing traditions. We specialise in songs and Chants from around the world, conveying each song’s intention and wairua - whether that is a quiet longing for your homeland, celebrating the joy of independence won, the despair of loved ones lost or the delicate beauty of a song of peace. We perform regularly at festivals, resthomes, public and corporate events spreading joy and inspiration through our communities. Come to one of our concerts and we will get your toes tapping, your hands clapping, and your soul soaring!  less

I - Trois chansons jurassiennes Cycle pour choeur de jeunes et orchestre Mozart / poème de Patrick Amstutz musique de Jean-Christophe Rosaz Commande et création de l'Ecole de musique du Jura bernois en Suisse dir. Philippe Krüttli / concert de la cr...  moreI - Trois chansons jurassiennes Cycle pour choeur de jeunes et orchestre Mozart / poème de Patrick Amstutz musique de Jean-Christophe Rosaz Commande et création de l'Ecole de musique du Jura bernois en Suisse dir. Philippe Krüttli / concert de la création enregistré 23 juin 2015 à 20 h en la Collégiale de Saint-Imier en Suisse prise de son: Pierre Eggimann http://www.jeanchristopherosaz.eu Aline d’Orvin L’orvet fuyait sous les feuilles mortes où le faucheux prenait fraîcheur. Rien ne tremblait sinon le vent et le galop de ton cheval. Sur le sommeil de ta vie, Aline, il veillera ton père. Les bourdons chutaient dans l’ombre des chardons où survit l’ondée. Rien ne tremblait sinon le vent et le galop de ton cheval. Sur le sommeil de ta vie, Aline, elle veillera ta mère. Les vulcains quittaient les orti...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about what makes a song ‘easy’.     This week I’ll look at specific types of easy songs: rounds, c...

This well-known setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) of Popule meus, the lengthy series of Chants known as Improperia, or Reproaches, which occur at the liturgical climax of Good Friday, during the special service of the Adoration of the Cross, w...  moreThis well-known setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) of Popule meus, the lengthy series of Chants known as Improperia, or Reproaches, which occur at the liturgical climax of Good Friday, during the special service of the Adoration of the Cross, was recorded on Saturday 2nd April 2011 during St Peter's Singers' recital of sacred polyphony for Passiontide and Tenebrae in the beautiful surroundings and acoustic of St Aidan's Parish Church in Leeds. The Singers are directed by Dr Simon Lindley, Music Director since the choir's foundation in 1977. The plainchant verses are sung by soprano Sarah Kelly, and the solo quartet (positioned remotely from the main choir) comprises soprano Julie Kilburn, alto Lucy Appleyard, tenor Jonathan Morrish and bass Quentin Brown. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of the choir's 2010-11 programme of recitals, concerts and services, may be found on our website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on our Facebook Group page 'St Peter's Singers of L...    less

Cantores Celestes, directed by Kelly Galbraith. From the CD, Wake up in the Moonlight Singing, by Cantores Celestes. Venite Omnes Cristicole is a Medieval plainsong taken from the 'Codex Calixtinus' and is one of the opening Chants of the midnig...  moreCantores Celestes, directed by Kelly Galbraith. From the CD, Wake up in the Moonlight Singing, by Cantores Celestes. Venite Omnes Cristicole is a Medieval plainsong taken from the 'Codex Calixtinus' and is one of the opening Chants of the midnight service of Matins for the Feast of Saint James. Come all Christian people to adore Christ the eternal king. Who distinguished his apostle James most wonderfully.  

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir has released a new podcast.  TMC Conductor Noel Edison, Associate Conductor Matthew Otto and Music Broadcaster Rick Phillips discuss the all Brahms program that will launch the TMC's 11/12 season on November 9th at Koerner H...

The Karilagan Singers of Rome, Italy