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Vasari Singers
Singers.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.vasariSingers.org/ The London chamber choir, Vasari Singers, under Their Music Director Jeremy Backhouse, is regarded as one of The world's finest choirs. Having celebra... moreSingers.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.vasariSingers.org/ The London chamber choir, Vasari Singers, under Their Music Director Jeremy Backhouse, is regarded as one of The world's finest choirs. Having celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2010, The choir performs a wide range of repertoire with passion and sensitivity to exacting standards and considerable acclaim. With a CD catalogue of over 20 discs, multiple broadcast appearances on radio and TV and international tours, and having commissioned more than 20 works since 2000, The choir is at The forefront of British choral singing. less
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Shrewsbury Theatre Singers
The Shrewsbury Theatre Singers is a new and exciting choir that started in September 2021. Sessions run on Tuesdays 5:30-7pm during term time, a length of 12 weeks. Open to anyone (age 8+ to adult) with a love of musical Theatre, The group works on excel... moreThe Shrewsbury Theatre Singers is a new and exciting choir that started in September 2021. Sessions run on Tuesdays 5:30-7pm during term time, a length of 12 weeks. Open to anyone (age 8+ to adult) with a love of musical Theatre, The group works on excelling in musical Theatre singing, good vocal techniques and harmony work. Movement and/or acting plays a part, with plenty of opportunities for solo and small group singing if desired.
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Palestrina: Asperges me, Domine - sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
(1525-1594)
Asperges me, Domine
Asperges me Domine hysoppo et mundabor: lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor.
Gloria Patri et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto: Sicut erat in principio et nunc et semper, et in saecula saec... moreGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
(1525-1594)
Asperges me, Domine
Asperges me Domine hysoppo et mundabor: lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor.
Gloria Patri et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto: Sicut erat in principio et nunc et semper, et in saecula saeculorum, Amen. Asperges me repeated…to dealbabor
Psalm 51, Verse 7 [Antiphon at The Sprinkling of Holy Water]
Thou shalt purge me, O Lord, with hyssop and I shall be clean:Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Glory be to The FaTher, and to The Son, and to The Holy Ghost:As it was in The beginning, is now and ever shall be: world without end. Amen
Book of Common Prayer, Psalm 51, Verse
The rite of sprinkling The faithful with holy water at The start of The Medieval mass in every Sunday of The Church’s Year except for Palm Sunday and in Eastertide involved The use of verse seven from The famous Miserere text, The 51st Psalm. Palestrina’s four part setting involves The sustained motto Theme of The traditional plainchant melody within The... less
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Pacific Chorale
Pacific Chorale is The resident choir at Segerstrom Center for The Arts in Orange County, California. Under The direction of John Alexander, The 140-voice Pacific Chorale and its 24-voice professional chamber choir, The John Alexander Singers, present an ... morePacific Chorale is The resident choir at Segerstrom Center for The Arts in Orange County, California. Under The direction of John Alexander, The 140-voice Pacific Chorale and its 24-voice professional chamber choir, The John Alexander Singers, present an annual concert season at Segerstrom Center and oTher area venues, as well as appearing as frequent guest artists with local and visiting orchestras. John Alexander and Pacific Chorale have performed numerous local and world premieres, toured internationally to 27 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, and released eleven recordings. less
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New Tottenham Singers
We are a non-audition choir, open to all. We rehearse at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We aim to unite and represent our community through our joy of singing.
The choir has over sixty Singers rehearsing each w... moreWe are a non-audition choir, open to all. We rehearse at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We aim to unite and represent our community through our joy of singing.
The choir has over sixty Singers rehearsing each week and The main focus in rehearsals is preparation for performances. These performances can take The form of concerts and appearances in festivals and oTher events in The local community.
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Music When Soft Voices Die - Edward Bairstow
Music When Soft Voices Die - Edward Bairstow
Performed by The Abbeydale Singers on Their 25th anniversary concert, at St. John's Church, Ranmoor, Sheffield, 16th July 2011.
See http://www.abbeydaleSingers.org.uk for more details.
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Tomas Luis de Victoria: Popule meus (The Reproaches), sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds
This well-known setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) of Popule meus, The lengthy series of chants known as Improperia, or Reproaches, which occur at The liturgical climax of Good Friday, during The special service of The Adoration of The Cross, w... moreThis well-known setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) of Popule meus, The lengthy series of chants known as Improperia, or Reproaches, which occur at The liturgical climax of Good Friday, during The special service of The Adoration of The Cross, was recorded on Saturday 2nd April 2011 during St Peter's Singers' recital of sacred polyphony for Passiontide and Tenebrae in The beautiful surroundings and acoustic of St Aidan's Parish Church in Leeds.
The Singers are directed by Dr Simon Lindley, Music Director since The choir's foundation in 1977. The plainchant verses are sung by soprano Sarah Kelly, and The solo quartet (positioned remotely from The main choir) comprises soprano Julie Kilburn, alto Lucy Appleyard, tenor Jonathan Morrish and bass Quentin Brown.
More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of The choir's 2010-11 programme of recitals, concerts and services, may be found on our website www.stpeters-Singers.org.uk and on our Facebook Group page 'St Peter's Singers of L... less