I can tell a good movie by how uplifted I feel afterward. With really good movies, The feeling of upliftment and expansion can last for hours, or even days. Lincoln was such a movie for me. I saw it at The Grove Theater in Los Angeles. I was str...

A piece for youth choir composed by Roberto Brisotto (1972) on a Christmas text by David Maria Turoldo (1916/1992) and performed by "Januavox" - Roberta Paraninfo (conductor) Live recording 11/12/2011 - Clès (Tn)/Italy II° International Composition Comp...  moreA piece for youth choir composed by Roberto Brisotto (1972) on a Christmas text by David Maria Turoldo (1916/1992) and performed by "Januavox" - Roberta Paraninfo (conductor) Live recording 11/12/2011 - Clès (Tn)/Italy II° International Composition Competition - Category 1.a Final Round "Mentre il silenzio" was awarded The second prize (The first prize not awarded)  

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   As a singing workshop and choir leader I have an incredibly easy life. I can get up when I want to and have no work commitments for five days ...

"Christmas day is come, let us prepare for mirth Which fills The heavens and earth at his amazing birth And you, oh glorious star, that with new splendor brings From The remotest parts three learned eastern kings Cease you blessed angels, clamoro...  more"Christmas day is come, let us prepare for mirth Which fills The heavens and earth at his amazing birth And you, oh glorious star, that with new splendor brings From The remotest parts three learned eastern kings Cease you blessed angels, clamorous noise to make Though midnight silence favors, shepherds are awake And you, oh glorious star, that with new splendor brings From The remotest parts three learned eastern kings Gloria in excelsis deo... Christmas is in glory, all torment past What 'ere betide us now grant us The same at last Through both Thy joyous angels in strife and hurry fly With glory and hosanna They cry." Set by Michael McGlynn of ANÚNA Courtney Williams, soloist www.kantoreikc.org  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] We all have off days, even choir leaders.     Here are a few hints on how to cope when you’re feeling low or burnt out.   No matte...

Bridgnorth Choral Society presented an emotional and moving performance of J H Maunder's Olivet to Calvary at Their Concert of Easter Music on Saturday night. The piece depicted The last few days of Christ's life on earth, from his entry into Jerusalem an...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] Back in 2015 I was in bed for 10 days with a nasty bout of ’flu. For The first time in my 18-year career I had to cancel a choir concert.   ...

Immerse yourself in three days of accessible and high quality music-making with one of The UK's finest music educators and be part of The Festival Finale Chorus Project, Home Is Where You Find Your Freedom - all for just £25!Having completed twenty ...

Stockmann Stage: F: facebook.com/StockmannStage IG: instagram.com/StockmannStage YT: youtube.com/user/StockmannStageDK/ M: contact@stockmannstage.com Singers: Christina Winkel Donskov, Dénise Stockmann, Louise Desirée Bottelet, Regitze Glenthøj &...  moreStockmann Stage: F: facebook.com/StockmannStage IG: instagram.com/StockmannStage YT: youtube.com/user/StockmannStageDK/ M: contact@stockmannstage.com Singers: Christina Winkel Donskov, Dénise Stockmann, Louise Desirée Bottelet, Regitze Glenthøj & Sara Ekander Poulsen Vocal arrangement: Dénise Stockmann  

Jak jsi krásné, neviňátko, conductor: Martina Kirová