The choir of St John’s College, Cambridge is one of the finest collegiate choirs in the world, known and loved by millions from its broadcasts, concert tours and recordings. This is the choir’s 99th album to be released. Founded in the 1670s, the choir i...  moreThe choir of St John’s College, Cambridge is one of the finest collegiate choirs in the world, known and loved by millions from its broadcasts, concert tours and recordings. This is the choir’s 99th album to be released. Founded in the 1670s, the choir is known for its distinctive rich, warm sound, its expressive interpretations and its breadth of repertoire. Alongside these musical characteristics, the choir is particularly proud of its happy, relaxed and mutually supportive atmosphere. The choir is directed by andrew Nethsingha following a long line of eminent Directors of Music, recently Dr George Guest, Dr Christopher Robinson and Dr David Hill. The choir is made up of around 20 Choristers and Probationers from St John’s College School and 15 Choral Scholars who are members of St John’s College, its primary purpose being to enhance the liturgy and worship at daily services in the College Chapel. The choir has a diverse repertoire spanning over 500 years of music. It is also renowned for championing con...    less

The Monteverdi choir Würzburg is made up of over 100 talented students and alumni of the University of Würzburg and the University of Music Würzburg. Since 1998, this successful and renowned choir has been directed by Matthias Beckert, conductor and lectu...  moreThe Monteverdi choir Würzburg is made up of over 100 talented students and alumni of the University of Würzburg and the University of Music Würzburg. Since 1998, this successful and renowned choir has been directed by Matthias Beckert, conductor and lecturer in choral conducting at the University of Music Würzburg. Based on its top-class choral performances, the Monteverdi choir Würzburg has been highly praised both in professional circles and by the media. The Monteverdi choir Würzburg has developed a wide concert repertoire, including major oratorio works from the Renaissance up until the present day. The choir’s performance and versatility is proven through its participation in numerous Würzburg premieres and reputable concerts with period instruments. As part of the Würzburg Mozart Festival 2006, the Jubilee Concert featured the Monteverdi choir Würzburg singing works by the festival's founder Herman Zilcher. In the same year, they released a recording of Heinrich von Herzogenberg’s oratorio ‘The Birth of ...    less

The Goa University choir was founded in 2013 under the baton of Mtro. Lusardi Girelli. Since its creation, the GU choir has offered multiple programmes, concerts and workshops across Goa and India, receiving excellent commentaries from audience and press ...  moreThe Goa University choir was founded in 2013 under the baton of Mtro. Lusardi Girelli. Since its creation, the GU choir has offered multiple programmes, concerts and workshops across Goa and India, receiving excellent commentaries from audience and press alike. During the last three years, the choir has performed at several important venues such as the Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival and the Monte Festival in Old Goa, amongst others. The choir has collaborated with renowned artistes from India, Asia, Europe and America, such as the Cappella della Luce Ensemble (Spain), St Ephraim choir (Hungary), Indo Portuguese Ensemble (Portugal-India), Vandalia and the Seville Chamber choir (Spain), the Bombay Chamber Orchestra (India) and soloists like Rocío de Frutos (Spain), Leo Rossi (Argentina), Mirjiam Munzel (Germany), Karl Luchtmayer (UK) and Sonia Shirsat (India). This innovative project works as an educational, artistic and research project, and is the very first University choir in India. The choir is conformed...    less

The Ainur Chamber choir was originally founded in 1991, at a time when a main choral movement was taking place in the Canary Islands. The choir’s work was interrupted for several years during its members’ academic education, as well as during their partic...  moreThe Ainur Chamber choir was originally founded in 1991, at a time when a main choral movement was taking place in the Canary Islands. The choir’s work was interrupted for several years during its members’ academic education, as well as during their participation in different musical projects. The present line-up has been steady since 2006. Their repertoire offers a variety of styles of great difficulty and chromatic richness, and tries to take advantage of the cultural and geographic circumstances which make of the Canary Islands a multicultural place. A remarkable feature of the group is their willingness to innovate within the choral music. Their versatility and the variety of repertoire they face can be seen in the different projects they have taken part in: short operas, official or private events, festivals, and monographic concerts on different subjects. A few instances of the choir’s late activity are the following: - Several concerts in Moscow in December 2006, as guests of the Spanish Embassy. - P...    less

The Foundation World Youth choir, all rights reserved Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not effect the rights on this recording. Performer: World Youth choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Pi...  moreThe Foundation World Youth choir, all rights reserved Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not effect the rights on this recording. Performer: World Youth choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Piece: Benjamin Britten "Hymn to St. Cecilia, op. 27" Soloists: Giulia Montanari, soprano, Italy; Shino Yamasaki, alto, Japan; Sanja Zupanic, soprano, Slovenia; Paul Sojo, baritone, Venezuela; Juande Mateos Segura, tenor, Spain; Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden Recorded at the Sea Museum, Ayia Napa, Cyprus 19.08.2012. Recording engineer: Tefkros Xydas, Cyprus (Organizing committee member) The World Youth choir session 2012 was held in Cyprus from August 7th to September 1st, 2012 thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth choir and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation - Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra, supported by the Ministry of culture and education - Cyprus presidency of the European Union (cultural events in 2012)...    less

Li-ron choir from Israel participating in category 18 (music of the religions) and winning the championship אנסמבל מקהלת לי-רון מהרצליה ב"אולימפיאדת המקהלות 2008" שנערכה בגראץ, אוסטריה. מופיעה בקטגוריה דתית בשירים: הגורן (מתוך מגילת רות, ידיד נפש, כן ב...  moreLi-ron choir from Israel participating in category 18 (music of the religions) and winning the championship אנסמבל מקהלת לי-רון מהרצליה ב"אולימפיאדת המקהלות 2008" שנערכה בגראץ, אוסטריה. מופיעה בקטגוריה דתית בשירים: הגורן (מתוך מגילת רות, ידיד נפש, כן בקודש חזיתיך/אי די די די די, צנים פחים). האנסמבל זכה במקום ראשון- מדלית זהב ובתואר "world champions".  

Oranje Girlschoir has a rich tradition of choral singing since the early 1940s. It is the choir's mission since its existence to captivate audiences with versatile and enjoyable singing which is passionately presented by each member. The choir consists of...  moreOranje Girlschoir has a rich tradition of choral singing since the early 1940s. It is the choir's mission since its existence to captivate audiences with versatile and enjoyable singing which is passionately presented by each member. The choir consists of 58 learners, under direction of Stefan Buys and accompanied by Brigitte Botha.  

The Alberton ladies' choir performs a variety of music and offers a very entertaining program. We often perform at churches- during sermons and at informal functions. The sweet sound of the ladies' choir is the ideal way to enhance a church sermon, or to...  moreThe Alberton ladies' choir performs a variety of music and offers a very entertaining program. We often perform at churches- during sermons and at informal functions. The sweet sound of the ladies' choir is the ideal way to enhance a church sermon, or to provide entertainment at a special function.  

We are a world and classical music choir based on the beautiful Central Coast just north of Sydney, Australia. We are passionate about polyphony! We love to sing music from regions around the world which have a strong tradition of singing in harmony. ...  moreWe are a world and classical music choir based on the beautiful Central Coast just north of Sydney, Australia. We are passionate about polyphony! We love to sing music from regions around the world which have a strong tradition of singing in harmony. Music from Eastern Europe, Georgia, Africa and Jamaica etc finds its way into our repertoire. We also love to sing some beautiful classical works and Mozart, Bortniansky and Bach is much loved by the singers. Most of our music is unaccompanied, except when our very talented instrumentalists (guitar, harp, cello, ukes, bodhran...) bring their instruments.  less

Tamesis is an exciting chamber choir based in Reading. Aimed mainly at singers in the "young professional" category, it is for people who are looking for a choir with a difference - a great social atmosphere and a challenging, varied repertoire....  moreTamesis is an exciting chamber choir based in Reading. Aimed mainly at singers in the "young professional" category, it is for people who are looking for a choir with a difference - a great social atmosphere and a challenging, varied repertoire. An auditioned choir of around 25 members, Tamesis is a high-standard choir, capable of singing 8-part repertoire on a few rehearsals and having fun while doing it! We've just recorded our second CD which will be released in Autumn 2012.