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ALBION - Winners of the Buxton Fringe Festival Music Vocal 2015
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"The diction, intonation and Ensemble is impeccable, and their dynamic range is magical - I have seldom heard quiet singing quite like it - barely audible but with an intensity of line and sound that is truly wonderful. They have the...
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Camerata Musica Limburg
The male Vocal Ensemble Camerata Musica Limburg was founded in 1999 and has since then been under the musical direction of Jan Schumacher. The choristers looked at the formation of the Choir as further development to their shared roots from singing with t... moreThe male Vocal Ensemble Camerata Musica Limburg was founded in 1999 and has since then been under the musical direction of Jan Schumacher. The choristers looked at the formation of the Choir as further development to their shared roots from singing with the Limburg Cathedral Boys Choir. They also looked to continue the tradition of successful male chamber Choirs founded by former members of Limburg Cathedral Boys Choir, which is unique in Germany.
The Ensemble has committed itself to presenting the audience with unfamiliar male Choir works of the highest level, but without neglecting the traditional canon of compositions, which makes for a exceptional combination. The repertoire includes a range of the following: Gregorian chants, works of old masters, romantic motets, contemporary compositions, arrangements of jazz and pop songs. The intensive study of new choral music results in numerous compositions that have been written for Camerata Musica Limburg, by composers such as Robert Sund, Kurt Bikkembergs, Walt... less
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Chór Filharmonii Poznańskiej ,,Poznańskie Słowiki"
The Poznań Nightingales Boys' and Men's Choir of the Poznań Philharmonics continues the centuries' old choral traditions of the city of Poznań. Historical sources confirm the existence in the 15th century of a Vocal Ensemble composed of students and teach... moreThe Poznań Nightingales Boys' and Men's Choir of the Poznań Philharmonics continues the centuries' old choral traditions of the city of Poznań. Historical sources confirm the existence in the 15th century of a Vocal Ensemble composed of students and teachers of the Cathedral School. Uninterruptedly since 1939, The Poznań Nightingales Choir has worked and given concerts under the baton of Prof. Stefan Stuligrosz for 73 years. Prof. Stefan Stuligrosz died on 15 of June, 2012. At the express request of the late Professor in 2012 Maciej Wieloch was appointed Artistic Director of the Poznan Philharmonic Choir Poznan Nightingales less
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The Girl Choir of South Florida
The Girl Choir of South Florida presents the compelling sound of young women’s voices in outstanding performances through a quality music education program.
The Girl Choir of South Florida is the premier singing Ensemble for young women in the tri-coun... moreThe Girl Choir of South Florida presents the compelling sound of young women’s voices in outstanding performances through a quality music education program.
The Girl Choir of South Florida is the premier singing Ensemble for young women in the tri-county area. The Girl Choir, led by Artistic Director Wallis Peterson, has been extolled by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as “imaginative, accessible, expressive, and entertaining”, gaining a reputation for delivering compelling concert programming.
The Girl Choir’s repertoire is broad, from ancient to modern, classical to popular, sacred to secular, and folk to Broadway, encompassing many cultures, faiths, and traditions. Over the past seven seasons, the Girl Choir has commissioned and premiered works by noted choral composers, including Eleanor Daley, Bob Chilcott, and David Brunner. The Girl Choir regularly presents concerts at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and as part of many concert series throughout South Florida.
The Girl Choir brings musi... less
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The Gesualdo Six
The Gesualdo Six are a Vocal sextet specialising in the performance of renaissance polyphony, directed by Owain Park. The Ensemble is made up of undergraduates and graduates of Cambridge University, and currently the Choirs of King’s, St John’s and Trinit... moreThe Gesualdo Six are a Vocal sextet specialising in the performance of renaissance polyphony, directed by Owain Park. The Ensemble is made up of undergraduates and graduates of Cambridge University, and currently the Choirs of King’s, St John’s and Trinity colleges are represented.
Recent concerts have included performances of Gesualdo’s Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday (Feria Quinta), Monteverdi madrigals and anthems by Byrd. The Ensemble has also performed music by Ligeti, Rheinberger and arrangements by Philip Lawson. Future engagements include a lunchtime concert in the Cambridge St John’s Music Festival, as well as concerts at Jesus and Caius colleges. less
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Mešani komorni zbor Ljubljanski madrigalisti
Ljubljanski madrigalisti mixed chamber Choir
Ljubljanski madrigalisti mixed chamber Choir is a renowned and successful Slovenian Vocal Ensemble, founded in 1991. In 2003, Matjaž Šček, the conductor of the group, was replaced by andreja Martinjak, who p... moreLjubljanski madrigalisti mixed chamber Choir
Ljubljanski madrigalisti mixed chamber Choir is a renowned and successful Slovenian Vocal Ensemble, founded in 1991. In 2003, Matjaž Šček, the conductor of the group, was replaced by andreja Martinjak, who performed regularly with the Choir and took part in national and international Choir competitions where the Choir as well as the conductor were winning numerous prizes and awards. The greatest achievements of the Choir include a gold plaque, awarded in the 20th Slovenian national Choir competition, Naša pesem (Our song) 2007 and the second place in the 9th international Choir competition in Maribor 2008, where the Choir also won a special prize for the best Slovenian Choir of the competition. In 2008 we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the birth of Slovenian composer Pavle Merkú with a special cycle of concerts. We also performed the fairy folk-tale by Robert Schumman, Der Rose Pilgerfahrt (The Pilgrimage of the Rose) – an oratorio.
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Vox Canora Ensemble Vocale
Vox Canora Choir from Parma was formed eighteen years ago, and from 2008 is directed by M° Monica Lodesani. Born by a group of singers, together with his conductor, Gianluigi Giacomoni, wanted to perform new kind of music in the city's musical scene with ... moreVox Canora Choir from Parma was formed eighteen years ago, and from 2008 is directed by M° Monica Lodesani. Born by a group of singers, together with his conductor, Gianluigi Giacomoni, wanted to perform new kind of music in the city's musical scene with a wide repertoire ranging from the elaboration of popular melodies to hits of pop music and soundtracks. The Choir Vox Canora sung with the Orchestra of the "Fondazione Arturo Toscanini", with M° Ennio Morricone for his concert in Parma, with M° Helmut Imig for the soundtrack of the film "Fratello Sole" by Luigi Mancinelli.
From 2008 choral Ensemble Vox canora is directed by M° Monica Lodesani whose first engagement has been the preparation of the Gloria di Vivaldi, in collaboration with other choruses of the city. The next year, 2009, as part of ModuLAB studies in Casalecchio di Reno (Bo), the Choir partecipated in part of the soundtrack of the film "The man who will come" directed... less
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Kids Choir Fundraising for others
The Major Minors Children’s Choir have been busy performing across the region this year. Their next concert features Choir singing and solos from members of the Choir who performed at the Hutt Valley Performing Arts Competitions in July. The C...