Founded in June 1977, the present Whitehaven Male Voice Choir has established an enviable reputation among the musical world of male VOICES in Britain, along with appearances on local radio and television. During the choir’s existence, it has taken par...  moreFounded in June 1977, the present Whitehaven Male Voice Choir has established an enviable reputation among the musical world of male VOICES in Britain, along with appearances on local radio and television. During the choir’s existence, it has taken part in many musical festivals, and proven its quality by winning many first prizes, and has been joined in concert by world renowned soloists and choirs from Britain and America. Every year, the choir perform around twenty concerts throughout Cumbria, raising thousands of pounds for charitable organisations and other worthy causes. The services of the choir are provided entirely free of charge to the organisations they perform for. Outside the county they have performed in such notable venues as The Royal Albert Hall, London; on three occasions, Cardiff Arms Park; twice, Sheffield Arena and in Edinburgh. In June every year, the choir hosts it’s prestigious ‘Annual Concert’ in Whitehaven Civic Hall, for which they engage the services of guest soloists or c...    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

Under the visionary guidance of Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the Asaph Choir has become a beacon of talent and inspiration within the realm of sacred music. From humble beginnings with a group of young teenagers, they have blossomed into a world-renowned Ensemble,...  moreUnder the visionary guidance of Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the Asaph Choir has become a beacon of talent and inspiration within the realm of sacred music. From humble beginnings with a group of young teenagers, they have blossomed into a world-renowned Ensemble, captivating audiences with their powerful performances and unwavering devotion. Their journey serves as a testament to the transformative power of faith and music, uniting people across cultures and continents in harmony and praise.  

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

http://thiosomilos.de/index.php/shop http://facebook.com/thiosomilos info@thiosomilos.de Auftakt © 2008 Ensemble Thios Omilos Gesamtspieldauer: 24:12 min Tracking list: 1) Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1848): Beati mortui 2) Orlando di ...  morehttp://thiosomilos.de/index.php/shop http://facebook.com/thiosomilos info@thiosomilos.de Auftakt © 2008 Ensemble Thios Omilos Gesamtspieldauer: 24:12 min Tracking list: 1) Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1848): Beati mortui 2) Orlando di Lasso (~1532-1594): Adoramus te, Christe 3) Josquin Deprez (~1440-1591): Praeter rerum seriem 4) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Wer nur den lieben Gott 5) Georg Christoph Biller (*1955): Verleih uns Frieden 6) Louis Spohr (1784-1859): Rastlose Liebe 7) David Lochner/Arr.: Gregor Meyer (*1979): This day 8) David Lochner/Arr.: Gregor Meyer: Last time babe  less

Poem by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. Video: Ritvars Bluka Style: Līga Banga Live Performance at Latvian National Museum of Arts "High Flight" Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve c...  morePoem by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. Video: Ritvars Bluka Style: Līga Banga Live Performance at Latvian National Museum of Arts "High Flight" Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air . . . Up, up the long, delirious burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or ever eagle flew — And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. www.latvianVOICES.lv  less

Setting by D W Solomons of a poem by Marie Keyser, for two equal VOICES Elle est près du fleuve dormeur debout It stands by the sleepy river mais le saule incliné toucherait de sa cîme l'eau But the bending willow would touch the water with its very...  moreSetting by D W Solomons of a poem by Marie Keyser, for two equal VOICES Elle est près du fleuve dormeur debout It stands by the sleepy river mais le saule incliné toucherait de sa cîme l'eau But the bending willow would touch the water with its very top L'église vieille dit les heures de l'île où la nuit descend The church - an old church - tells the hours from the island where the night descends Je la vois encore son toit de gris dans le gris de l'eau. I can still see it, its grey roof in the grey of the water pressens dans la tour de bois ma demeure la folie I have a presentiment in the tower of wood of my dwelling place, of madness la folie le silence of madness, of silence clos clos vigilance Closed in, closed in but keeping watch Oh Ne pas altérer ce qui reste, et le doit. Oh never change what remains and should remain "Was bleibt aber stiften die Dichter." What remains, however, is the stuff of poetry.  less

Sung by the Chamber Choir of Warwickshire Young VOICES, written by David Iles. More information and score available from www.warwickshireyoungVOICES.org

Chicagoland VOICES 2015 Winter Concert arr. Alice Parker Sue Kedzior soloist