Cuncti Simus is one of only 10 songs from the Llibre Vermell, a treasured manuscript that survived a tragic fire at the library at the Monestary in Monserrat, Spain. A "circle dance", this performance from December, 2010 is The Vocal Art Ensemble's interp...  moreCuncti Simus is one of only 10 songs from the Llibre Vermell, a treasured manuscript that survived a tragic fire at the library at the Monestary in Monserrat, Spain. A "circle dance", this performance from December, 2010 is The Vocal Art Ensemble's interpretation of what it might have looked like when it was performed by the pilgrims who had come to visit the black virgin statue at the monestary.  

The Vocal Ensemble was preparing for a choral competition this year. Beati Quorum Via was one of the pieces that they were preparing as part of their repertoire although unfortunately, due to COVID-19, all the plans have changed. Video created in Fina...  moreThe Vocal Ensemble was preparing for a choral competition this year. Beati Quorum Via was one of the pieces that they were preparing as part of their repertoire although unfortunately, due to COVID-19, all the plans have changed. Video created in Final Cut Pro Virtual choir tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk1f43t8wOTK7x5VbiSg0-4mTtOMmfsdc  

Concert: "Winter Medley" Sergio Montero, piano Luisa D. Camacho, conductor Live recording 16th December 2018 Iglesia Santiago Apóstol, Málaga (Spain)

Live dal concerto "Stille Nacht" - Muggiò, 21 dicembre 2017

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about men and women singing the same not together and how that might feel strange: Singing the same note – differently!.   ...

Seraphic Fire has assembled a collection of music with which the Ensemble has a visceral, tenacious connection. This self-titled recording contains Seraphic Fire signature works that have brought the Ensemble to prominence eleven seasons after its foundin...  moreSeraphic Fire has assembled a collection of music with which the Ensemble has a visceral, tenacious connection. This self-titled recording contains Seraphic Fire signature works that have brought the Ensemble to prominence eleven seasons after its founding. Available digitally May 7, 2013. To view the album on iTunes, click here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/seraphic-fire/id640813108?uo=4&partnerId=30  

Some excerpts from "Nativitas", a short Christmas Cantata for children's choir and instrumental Ensemble Live recording 22/12/2013 Duomo di San Giovanni Battista Oderzo (TV)

The Ranot Vocal Ensemble is a regional initiative of the Hevel Eilot Regional Council under the leadership of virtuoso arranger and conductor Gideon Efrati. Alongside classical music sung in Latin, Italian and French, its repertoire highlights the music o...  moreThe Ranot Vocal Ensemble is a regional initiative of the Hevel Eilot Regional Council under the leadership of virtuoso arranger and conductor Gideon Efrati. Alongside classical music sung in Latin, Italian and French, its repertoire highlights the music of Jewish liturgical and folk traditions in a variety of styles and arrangements as well as music from around the world. Songs in Hebrew, Yemenite, Yiddish , Ladino, English and Arabic bring to life the different backgrounds of the Ensemble's members.  

מתוך המופע : "מרוב אהבה" של אנסמבל קולי RANOT מחבל אילות בערבה הדרומית, מופע חדש ובו קלאסיקות ישראליות פוגשות סטנדרטים של הג'אז האמריקאי השורשי עם מקצבי ה-Blues , ה- Swing וה- Bossa Nova - ומה שביניהם. הסולנים בשני הסטנדרטים המבוצעים בקליפ הזה הם: עידו ד...  moreמתוך המופע : "מרוב אהבה" של אנסמבל קולי RANOT מחבל אילות בערבה הדרומית, מופע חדש ובו קלאסיקות ישראליות פוגשות סטנדרטים של הג'אז האמריקאי השורשי עם מקצבי ה-Blues , ה- Swing וה- Bossa Nova - ומה שביניהם. הסולנים בשני הסטנדרטים המבוצעים בקליפ הזה הם: עידו דרוקמן ושרי הריס. נגנים: כלי נשיפה: גלעד רונן, גיטרות: אייל טאפש, קונטרבס: אייל גנור, תופים: מייק הריס .פסנתר, עיבודים וניהול מוסיקאלי: גדעון אפרתי. במאי: ארי טפרברג, עיצוב תאורה: שחר ורכזון, עיצוב במה ותלבושות: פאני אליאס, עיצוב סאונד: יניב אגמי, הקלטות: אבי אלבז, צילום ווידאו ועריכות: דורון ברטי. -All For Love - Merov Ahava Ranot Vocal Ensemble from the South Arava - Chevel Eilot- in a new program were Israeli classics meet American jazz standards, interacting with rhythms of Blues, Swing and Bossa Nova. Lead vocals: Ido Drukman and Sarai Harris Wind instruments: Gilad Ronen; Guitars: Eyal Tapash; Base: Eyal Ganor; Percussion: Mike Harris Pianos, arrangements and musical direction: Gideon Efrati Director: Ari Tepperberg, Stage costume desig...    less