"Jól" by Mist Þorkelsdóttir. Text by Sigurbjörn Einarsson. Recorded live on December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: W...  more"Jól" by Mist Þorkelsdóttir. Text by Sigurbjörn Einarsson. Recorded live on December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. "Jól" (Yule) is an Icelandic carol depicting the Christmas Eve Nativity scene and wishing endless blessings for the mother Mary. The poem was written by Sigurbjörn Einarsson, former Bishop of Iceland, and grandfather of the composer, Mist Þorkelsdóttir.  less

2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 伴奏: 許溎芳 詞：以賽亞書九章6節 曲：George Frideric Handel韓德爾 巴洛克時期偉大的作曲家韓德爾（George Frederic Handel, 1685-1759），出生於德國，1712年赴英國發展，以歌劇創作佔有一席之地，然而1730年代歌劇熱潮漸衰，韓德爾遭逢劇院破產，加上身體中風、精神喪亂的危機，在他人生谷底，收到好友詹寧斯（Charles Jennens）寄來神劇《彌...  more2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 伴奏: 許溎芳 詞：以賽亞書九章6節 曲：George Frideric Handel韓德爾 巴洛克時期偉大的作曲家韓德爾（George Frederic Handel, 1685-1759），出生於德國，1712年赴英國發展，以歌劇創作佔有一席之地，然而1730年代歌劇熱潮漸衰，韓德爾遭逢劇院破產，加上身體中風、精神喪亂的危機，在他人生谷底，收到好友詹寧斯（Charles Jennens）寄來神劇《彌賽亞》文本，深受感動，遂在1741年完成了這部長達兩個半小時的巨作，首演大獲成功，也挽救了他的事業。 「彌賽亞」的意思是「救世主」，歌詞依聖經經文寫成，全劇以簡樸流暢的旋律、雄偉的氣勢、華麗的技巧、明亮的和聲交織而成，將人聲與器樂發展到極致，〈因有一嬰孩為我們而生〉是其中最具聖誕節慶氣氛的一首合唱曲，歌詞取自以賽亞書九章6節，四個聲部如爭豔般展現花腔技巧，四個重複段落層層堆疊，表現世人迎接救主降生的喜樂。 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. 因有一嬰孩為我們而生 有一子賜給我們 政權必擔在他的肩頭上 他名稱為 奇妙、策士、全能的上帝 永在的父、和平的君  less

The “AVE MUSICA” mixed choir, Sofia - Bulgaria, was founded at the end of 1998 on the occasion of commemorating 45 years of artistic activity of the celebrated Bulgarian conductor Prof. Lilia Gyuleva (1933-2003). Currently is consists 20 students and youn...  moreThe “AVE MUSICA” mixed choir, Sofia - Bulgaria, was founded at the end of 1998 on the occasion of commemorating 45 years of artistic activity of the celebrated Bulgarian conductor Prof. Lilia Gyuleva (1933-2003). Currently is consists 20 students and young professionals from different fields. The choir has a rich repertoire including Bulgarian music, folklore of different countries, spiritual pieces, works of 20-21 century, pop, jazz and world music. The imaginative and original musical arrangements and interpretations are specific for the choir are they are always enjoying to great success among the public and also evaluated by specialists. In the 18 years of its existence the choir have many achievements and have become a tradition carried out by him Bulgarian premieres of a number of Bulgarian and foreign works from different eras, genres and styles, including the "Pange Lingua" by Zoltán Kodály, "Stabat Mater "by Frantisek Tuma and" Vesperae in festo Nativitatis BMV" by Pet...    less

Crepusculum is a small chamber choir at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, USA, directed and conducted by Alexandra 'Xann' Schwinn. The choir is composed of 17 Berklee students. 'Crepusculum' in Latin means 'twilight' and just as twilight is the perf...  moreCrepusculum is a small chamber choir at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, USA, directed and conducted by Alexandra 'Xann' Schwinn. The choir is composed of 17 Berklee students. 'Crepusculum' in Latin means 'twilight' and just as twilight is the perfect blend of light and darkness, we aim for the perfect blend of voices. Composed by Eric Whitacre Text by Charles Anthony Silvestri Check us out at: http://crepusculum-project.tumblr.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crepusculum/137484676325027 Video By Ben Meyers © 2011 Ben Meyers http://www.youtube.com/user/hugio55  less

Recorded at the church of St Vedast Alias Foster, City of London, 25th April 2015.

In the 2008 CBC National choir Competition, The Vancouver Cantata Singers placed first in the chamber choir category in addition to winning the coveted Healy Willan Grand Prize, awarded to the choir giving the most convincing performance in musicianship, ...  moreIn the 2008 CBC National choir Competition, The Vancouver Cantata Singers placed first in the chamber choir category in addition to winning the coveted Healy Willan Grand Prize, awarded to the choir giving the most convincing performance in musicianship, technique and program.  

We are a long establised choir joined by our passion for singing and music. We are made up of people from all walks of life - some trained to sing and others not. As such we have a massively varied repertoire as well as taking on new pieces regularly. ...  moreWe are a long establised choir joined by our passion for singing and music. We are made up of people from all walks of life - some trained to sing and others not. As such we have a massively varied repertoire as well as taking on new pieces regularly. Tweet us @marlowesingers http://www.myspace.com/marlowesingers We have a couple of concerts each year - christmas and summer and this is inter-splashed with singing at local events and the local festivals. We also have a few social events! We are always looking for new voices to join us - so get in touch!  less