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Liturgi-Kal
The “Liturgi-Kal” Concert Choir was founded in 2009 and includes singers from all over Israel. The Choir presents liturgical music eiTher written in, or translated to, The Hebrew language. In The few years of The Choir's existence Liturgi-Kal is rapidly b... moreThe “Liturgi-Kal” Concert Choir was founded in 2009 and includes singers from all over Israel. The Choir presents liturgical music eiTher written in, or translated to, The Hebrew language. In The few years of The Choir's existence Liturgi-Kal is rapidly becoming much more visible on The Israeli music scene due to its emphasis on excellence coupled with The superb choice of musical partners. The Choir has worked with The Israeli Chamber orchestra, The Ensemble Barrocade and has had The honor of hosting some of Israel’s finest young singers as well as special guests from abroad. less
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Water Ruminations - I. A Water Wheel Turns - Tom Flaherty
I. A WATER WHEEL TURNS
Inside water, a water wheel turns.
The star circulates with The moon.
We live in The night ocean wondering,
What are These lights?
Texts by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks
© 1995 Coleman Barks. Used by permission.
... moreI. A WATER WHEEL TURNS
Inside water, a water wheel turns.
The star circulates with The moon.
We live in The night ocean wondering,
What are These lights?
Texts by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks
© 1995 Coleman Barks. Used by permission.
Performed by The Millennium Consort, Martin Neary, conductor, and The Pomona College Choir, Donna Di Grazia, director.
Water Ruminations is a setting of six poems by The thirteenth-century poet Rumi, in English translations from The Persian by Coleman Barks, for double Choir and organ. The poetry sings of literal and spiritual connections between water and sky, a drop of water and human life, flowing water and love, drinking water and its container, The giddiness of spring and rolling seas, and The ocean's gifts and singing. Its images, from 800 years ago, speak to us with both vivid immediacy and transcendence.
The idea for The piece originated with The Mellon Elemental Arts Initiative, which proposed funding activities that would involve students in ar... less
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Chantage
Chantage is one of The UK's leading amateur Choirs, formed in 1999 and is now well known as a stylish and energetic young chamber Choir. Chantage won The BBC Radio 3 Choir of The Year competition in 2006, recorded live with Elbow at Abbey Road Studios in ... moreChantage is one of The UK's leading amateur Choirs, formed in 1999 and is now well known as a stylish and energetic young chamber Choir. Chantage won The BBC Radio 3 Choir of The Year competition in 2006, recorded live with Elbow at Abbey Road Studios in 2009 and is frequently featured on Classic FM and BBC radio.
Chantage performs a wide range of repertoire, programming works traditionally performed by English chamber Choirs alongside lesser known works sourced from foreign choral cultures. Chantage was formed in 1999 by its Musical Director James Davey, and quickly established itself in London as a stylish and energetic young chamber Choir. It draws singers from all over The country and from all walks of life.
Strong commitment from its members has helped forge a growing reputation as an outstanding amateur Choir with a national reputation. Chantage performs a wide range of repertoire, programming works traditionally performed by English chamber Choirs alongside lesser known works sourced from foreign ch... less
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Acastella
Acastella: Stellenbosch students (and students at Heart) singing Acapella. We are a group of like-minded young people who have come togeTher to express life in all its wonderful facets through vocal music!
We are students. We are friends. We all study ... moreAcastella: Stellenbosch students (and students at Heart) singing Acapella. We are a group of like-minded young people who have come togeTher to express life in all its wonderful facets through vocal music!
We are students. We are friends. We all study at Stellenbosch University and believe in The power of music to uplift, entertain and educate. We aim to share our voices and talent with all who will listen!
Any person acquainted with student culture understands The important role of music and singing in The life of a young person. Acastella is a platform for young adults studying at Stellenbosch University to practice Their love of singing.
Unfortunately The members got spread across The vast world and thus decided to stop Acastella at The end of 2013. less
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Place in The Choir
Voices of Aloha Choir sing a rousing rendition of "Place in The Choir" at Their 2017 Spring Concert under The direction of Mark Yasuhara.
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Les Chœurs du Mercantour
Our association is situated in Saint-Martin-Vésubie, in The Heart of The National Park of The Mercantour, in The souThern Alps, north of Nice in The south-east of France, 50km from The seaside (Côte d’Azur).
Composed of about forty members, our group p... moreOur association is situated in Saint-Martin-Vésubie, in The Heart of The National Park of The Mercantour, in The souThern Alps, north of Nice in The south-east of France, 50km from The seaside (Côte d’Azur).
Composed of about forty members, our group presents itself eiTher as a women’s Choir, or a men’s Choir or mixed Choir. Our repertoire is varied and original : Renaissance, classical, traditional or more contemporary rhythms such as jazz, afro-latino, or contemporary songs.
We celebrated in 2015 The thirtieth birthday of our association which has a long experience in exchange and sharing around Choir singing. We have organized several festivals, masterclasses and various exchanges and thus contributed to The promotion of our region, The «département des Alpes-Maritimes» and to The development of choral singing (see examples below).
Over The past four years, The Mercantour Choirs (Les Choeurs du Mercantour) have had a particularly rich activity and have participated in important national and internation... less