Father’s Day is tomorrow.  This time to ‘honour dad’ started me thinking about a few Classical music fathers and the complicated dynamics between father and son. (Johann Sebastian Bach gets his own blog entry!)   The fir...

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'And Can It Be' recorded live at the Albert Hall, Nottingham, April 2019.

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La Nova Singers are a highly sought-after female vocal ensemble, known for their distinctive sound and sparkling stage presence. Under the direction of soprano and singing teacher Michelle Nova, the singers perform an eclectic repertoire of Classical, ...  moreLa Nova Singers are a highly sought-after female vocal ensemble, known for their distinctive sound and sparkling stage presence. Under the direction of soprano and singing teacher Michelle Nova, the singers perform an eclectic repertoire of Classical, sacred, operatic and modern choral music. Their unique sound is characterised by its vibrancy and fullness, a result of the bel canto technique which all the singers are trained in.  

2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 伴奏: 許溎芳 詞：余光中 曲：任真慧 此曲受高雄室內合唱團委託，以余光中的詩作入樂，遂選擇意象明晰、聲韻流暢的〈風鈴〉一詩，譜寫成這首作品。我將詩意詮釋為一種晝夜不捨的思念，這樣的思念可以在不同的年齡層、不同的時空下解讀，但思念跟渴望的本質如同貫串全詩及全曲的風鈴意象，來自心底最深的角落，恆常不變、緜延不絕。 ｢此般地傾聽你的心，在最甜美的歌聲中，如同海潮貼近彼端沉睡的鄉愁。」───引用自...  more2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 伴奏: 許溎芳 詞：余光中 曲：任真慧 此曲受高雄室內合唱團委託，以余光中的詩作入樂，遂選擇意象明晰、聲韻流暢的〈風鈴〉一詩，譜寫成這首作品。我將詩意詮釋為一種晝夜不捨的思念，這樣的思念可以在不同的年齡層、不同的時空下解讀，但思念跟渴望的本質如同貫串全詩及全曲的風鈴意象，來自心底最深的角落，恆常不變、緜延不絕。 ｢此般地傾聽你的心，在最甜美的歌聲中，如同海潮貼近彼端沉睡的鄉愁。」───引用自作曲者2007年的日記，謹將此曲獻給每個人心中的回憶。 （任真慧 自述） 【歌詞】 我的心是七層塔檐上懸掛的風鈴 叮嚀叮嚀嚀 此起彼落　敲叩著一個人的名字 ───你的塔上也感到微震嗎？ 這是寂靜的脈搏 日夜不停 你聽見了嗎　叮嚀叮嚀嚀？ 這惱人的音調禁不勝禁 除非叫所有的風都改道 鈴都摘掉　塔都推倒 只因我的心是高高低低的風鈴 叮嚀叮嚀嚀 此起彼落 敲叩著一個人的名字  

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

Each season, the Rainier Chorale features three concerts: a festive holiday concert in December, a Classical masterworks concert in March or April, and a pop concert in June. Rainier Chorale frequently boasts over 70 active members and we always welcome n...  moreEach season, the Rainier Chorale features three concerts: a festive holiday concert in December, a Classical masterworks concert in March or April, and a pop concert in June. Rainier Chorale frequently boasts over 70 active members and we always welcome new singers. Diverse in age, interests, and background, our members represent a vivacious and committed musical community.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I was collecting money at a workshop recently (something I nearly always forget as I always get so carried away with the singing!) and somebody mention...