Zachary J. Moore, director, and composer Stephen F. Austin State University A Cappella choir Dr. Michael Murphy, conductor

Chant de la Légion Etrangère

NUMBER ONE RUGBY REFEREE REALISES HIS DREAM As we come to the end of the rugby season, perhaps a song from, in our opinion, the World's number one rugby referee. We recently recorded this with Nigel Owens for a TV programme. He always wanted to sing h...  moreNUMBER ONE RUGBY REFEREE REALISES HIS DREAM As we come to the end of the rugby season, perhaps a song from, in our opinion, the World's number one rugby referee. We recently recorded this with Nigel Owens for a TV programme. He always wanted to sing his favourite song with a Male Voice choir. We in Dowlais were so pleased to help him realise his ambition. Hope you all enjoy listening to a great referee and a great choir, as together we sing......MYFANWY.  

The mission of The Australian Voices is to commission, perform, record and promote the music of Australian composers to the highest international artistic standards. Since 1993, The Australian Voices have championed an astonishing flourish of new Austr...  moreThe mission of The Australian Voices is to commission, perform, record and promote the music of Australian composers to the highest international artistic standards. Since 1993, The Australian Voices have championed an astonishing flourish of new Australian vocal music, having commissioned hundreds of new works. Much of this new music captures vividly the vibrant sound, colour, and energy of the Australian continent and its people. The singers, aged between 17 and 28 come from different Australian cities and commit to a rigorous professional schedule of concerts and workshops, both in Australia and throughout the world. This vocal ensemble has been recognised by many international awards and honours as one of the finest of its type in the world. The Australian Voices have toured internationally many times, participating in major events in the U.K, the U.S.A., Bosnia, Canada, Guatemala, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Croatia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, Taiw...    less

Les Sirènes' competition-winning performance of Oh Soldier, Soldier - arr. Robert Latham, from the Grand Final of the 2012 choir of the Year competition held at London's Royal Festival Hall on 28 October, broadcast on BBC4. Conductor - andrew Nunn Acc...  moreLes Sirènes' competition-winning performance of Oh Soldier, Soldier - arr. Robert Latham, from the Grand Final of the 2012 choir of the Year competition held at London's Royal Festival Hall on 28 October, broadcast on BBC4. Conductor - andrew Nunn Accompanist - Fionnuala Ward  

One of the world’s most celebrated ensembles, The King’s Singers have a packed schedule of concerts, recordings, media and education work that spans the globe. Championing the work of young and established composers, they remain consummate entertainers; a...  moreOne of the world’s most celebrated ensembles, The King’s Singers have a packed schedule of concerts, recordings, media and education work that spans the globe. Championing the work of young and established composers, they remain consummate entertainers; a class-act with a delightfully British wit. From Gesualdo and György Ligeti to Michael Bublé, The King’s Singers are instantly recognisable for their spot-on intonation, impeccable vocal blend, the flawless articulation of the text and incisive timing. During the 2012 concert season, The King’s Singers will perform across the globe in some of the world’s most beautiful concert halls including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, and the Berlin Philharmonie. The King’s Singers will travel to Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, the US and Canada, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Finland. With a discography of well over 150 recordings The King’s Singers have garnered bo...    less

Plurielles is a women's vocal ensemble based in Strasbourg, France. Directed by Cécile Bienz, this group of amateur but experienced singers is dedicated to sharing their passion for music and developing adventuresome and challenging collaborations that ga...  morePlurielles is a women's vocal ensemble based in Strasbourg, France. Directed by Cécile Bienz, this group of amateur but experienced singers is dedicated to sharing their passion for music and developing adventuresome and challenging collaborations that gather amateurs and professional musicians. These enthusiastic young women strive to build bridges between diverse cultural backgrounds: they are dedicated to musical excellence in the performance of both folk music as well as classical choral repertoire and contemporary creation. Dirigé depuis septembre 2014 par Cécile Bienz, l’ensemble vocal féminin Plurielles rassemble des chanteuses expérimentées désirant s’investir en amateur dans une aventure humaine et musicale exigeante. Guidé de 2000 à 2010 par Catherine Fender, puis de 2010 à juin 2014 par Jean-Philippe Billmann, cet allègre groupe de jeunes femmes jette des ponts entre les divers milieux culturels. Elles osent autant les traditions populaires que les musiques savantes et la création, rassemblent ...    less

The director of this 80 voice ensemble, Bruce Phelps, founded Northern Lights Chorale with the following three part mission: To provide a quality choral experience for singers and audiences, explore new repertoire and sing music of the masters, and to pe...  moreThe director of this 80 voice ensemble, Bruce Phelps, founded Northern Lights Chorale with the following three part mission: To provide a quality choral experience for singers and audiences, explore new repertoire and sing music of the masters, and to perform with utmost integrity through a collaborative and persistent effort of all participants. Founded in 2008, Northern Lights Chorale is an auditioned ensemble based in the northern suburban area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. NoLC is an auditioned chorale of community members who rehearse weekly to provide a quality choral experience and explore new repertoire through a collaborative and persistent group effort. To learn more about Northern Lights Chorale and upcoming performances, visit www.northernlightschorale.com  less

Live recording 14/6/2015 Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta Bibione (VE) ITALY

Founded in 1991 by Johannes Hiemetsberger, Chorus sine nomine currently ranks as one of Austria’s leading vocal ensembles. It has given guest performances at festivals, events, and venues such as Vienna’s Konzerthaus and Musikverein, Styriarte, Osterklang...  moreFounded in 1991 by Johannes Hiemetsberger, Chorus sine nomine currently ranks as one of Austria’s leading vocal ensembles. It has given guest performances at festivals, events, and venues such as Vienna’s Konzerthaus and Musikverein, Styriarte, Osterklang Wien (Easter Music Festival, Vienna), Salzburg Festival „Pfingsten+Barock,“ Bruckner Festival, Linz, Chamber Music Festival Lockenhaus, and Music Festival Grafenegg. It also performs regularly at the Jeunesse (Musikalische Jugend Österreichs) concert series in Vienna and has formed a special partnership with this institution. In recent years, Chorus sine nomine has increasingly played international venues, among others at the Ravenna Festival, Théâtre de Champs d’Élysées, Paris, London’s Barbican Hall, and Munich Philharmonic Hall. It has also launched extensive a cappella tours around Asia (Philippines, Taiwan) and the US. Together with the Wiener Akademie Orchestra, Chorus sine nomine will give guest performances in South America for the first time in Oct...    less