Alla Polacca's Chamber Ensemble at the II Spring Festival of Choirs organized by the University of Warsaw in 2017. Songs: - Salve Regina (Miklós Kocsár), - Laudate Dominum (Rihards Dubra), - On suuri sun rantas autius (Finnish trad. song, arr. M. H...  more Alla Polacca's Chamber Ensemble at the II Spring Festival of Choirs organized by the University of Warsaw in 2017. Songs: - Salve Regina (Miklós Kocsár), - Laudate Dominum (Rihards Dubra), - On suuri sun rantas autius (Finnish trad. song, arr. M. Hyökki), - Hotaru koi (Japanese trad. song, arr. Ro Ogura), - Sakura (Minao Shibata).  

The Victoria Brass and the CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble Dec. 23, 2011 Christ Church Cathedral Victoria BC

Since our first practice on 14 February 2013 the choir has grown to over 80 members with around 60 attending each Thursday.

Military wives choir under unmdrella of MWC Foundation

Vocal composition for SATB choir a cappella. Performed by the Rose Ensemble, conducted by Jordan Sramek, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, MN in 2012. Russian icons (Eleusa) from the 12th-20th centuries. Second version from 2012.

Resonare Fibris Vocal Ensemble sings Ubi Caritas by Ola Gjeilo Live recording 10th February 2018 Iglesia de S. Ildefonso, Granada (Spain)

'O salutaris Hostia' von 'Pierre de la Rue' (* ca. 1460 in Tournai - Belgien; † ca. 20. November 1518 in Kortrijk - Belgien) Am 14. August 2013, während unseres Workshops mit dem Gesangspädagogen Werner Schüssler, besuchten wir das einhundert Jahre alt...  more'O salutaris Hostia' von 'Pierre de la Rue' (* ca. 1460 in Tournai - Belgien; † ca. 20. November 1518 in Kortrijk - Belgien) Am 14. August 2013, während unseres Workshops mit dem Gesangspädagogen Werner Schüssler, besuchten wir das einhundert Jahre alte Leipziger Völkerschlachtdenkmal und testeten die außergewöhnliche Akustik. (Standort: Reiterhalle) Informationen zu Ensemble Nobiles: www.Ensemblenobiles.de Informationen zu Werner Schüssler: www.wernerschuessler.de +++Lateinischer Text+++ O salutaris Hostia, Quae cæli pandis ostium: Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria. Amen. +++Englischer Text (Literal Translation)+++ O, salutary Victim, Who expandest the door of heaven, Hostile wars press, Give strength; bear aid. To the Triune Lord, May there be everlasting glory; that life without end He to us give in our homeland. Amen.  less

A score for female choir and piano. Lyrics by the Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel. Ensemble Vikra - conductor: Petra Grassi - piano: Martina Salateo Live recording 12/9/2016 International Choral Festival "Voci d'Europa" Basilica di San Gavino - Porto Tor...  moreA score for female choir and piano. Lyrics by the Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel. Ensemble Vikra - conductor: Petra Grassi - piano: Martina Salateo Live recording 12/9/2016 International Choral Festival "Voci d'Europa" Basilica di San Gavino - Porto Torres (SS) "If only I were able, I would sing the poplar rustling with silvery voice, the sun of the Kurst in a cool September, the buckwheat in the white sinkhole. If only I were able, I would sing one, single girl; I love her so much that I would change her for anything in the world, anything."  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Men and women’s voices are different.     Obvious really, but it’s something many singers find it difficult to come to terms wit...