[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about what makes a song ‘easy’.     This week I’ll look at specific types of easy songs: rounds, c...

Zemer Chai, whose name means “living song,” is dedicated to sharing the rich musical heritage of the Jewish people at the highest level. Praised by the Washington post as "singing passionately with utter precision," Zemer Chai sings the full ran...  moreZemer Chai, whose name means “living song,” is dedicated to sharing the rich musical heritage of the Jewish people at the highest level. Praised by the Washington post as "singing passionately with utter precision," Zemer Chai sings the full range of Jewish choral repertoire, from classical and liturgical pieces to commissioned works and folk music from around the world. Founded by conductor Eleanor Epstein in 1976, Zemer Chai brings together singers from all walks of Jewish life who share a commitment to performing this music with soul and authenticity. Zemer Chai has performed at the White House, Library of Congress, Strathmore and Kennedy Center, as well as in concert halls in Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and throughout Israel. An integral part of the greater Washington community, Zemer Chai takes pride in building bridges to other faiths and cultures, attracting audiences of many backgrounds and participating in numerous intercultural events. The choir’s acclaimed recording, Same Earth Same Sky,...    less

指揮Conductor：連芳貝Tracy Lien 薩克斯風Sax：李昆峰 We tried a new style of music, featuring the combination of sacred music with saxophone improvisation. This part including 5 songs from different times： 1.Gregorian chant【Ave Maria】 2.Giovanni Croce【O Vos Omne...  more指揮Conductor：連芳貝Tracy Lien 薩克斯風Sax：李昆峰 We tried a new style of music, featuring the combination of sacred music with saxophone improvisation. This part including 5 songs from different times： 1.Gregorian chant【Ave Maria】 2.Giovanni Croce【O Vos Omnes】 3.Jacques Arcadelt【Ave Maria】 4.G. P. da Palestrina【Adoramus te】 5.Morten Lauridsen【O Magnum Mysterium】  

Kantorei of Kansas City is joining forces with composer Matthew Harris on what promises to be an exciting and dynamic recording project. We will be presenting the bulk of our projected album at our spring concerts on May 18th and 19th. Matthew Harris's...  moreKantorei of Kansas City is joining forces with composer Matthew Harris on what promises to be an exciting and dynamic recording project. We will be presenting the bulk of our projected album at our spring concerts on May 18th and 19th. Matthew Harris's highly popular choral works have been commissioned or premiered by leading choruses such as the Dale Warland Singers, Phoenix Bach Choir, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Western Wind, and Cantori New York, and sung by countless school and community choirs across America. His A Child's Christmas in Wales, a cantata for chorus and orchestra commissioned by Harmonium, is performed throughout the US and the UK. Mr. Harris studied at The Juilliard School, New England Conservatory and Harvard University. He has taught at Fordham University and Kingsborough College (CUNY) and in 1988 founded Harris Musiciology. He lives and works in New York City. G. Schirmer and C. F. Peters publish his music, and Chandos, Albany, Cedille and CRI Records represent him on disc.  less

Cappella Musicale Corradiana, choir & orchestra, was born in 2007, conducted by Antonio Magarelli. They are specialized in sacred Renaissance, baroque and classical repertoire. The orchestra is composed by professional Early music mus...  moreCappella Musicale Corradiana, choir & orchestra, was born in 2007, conducted by Antonio Magarelli. They are specialized in sacred Renaissance, baroque and classical repertoire. The orchestra is composed by professional Early music musicians, who play original instruments. Cappella Musicale Corradiana wants to discover Puglia’s musical heritage to increase Naples musical tradition. They have concerts in all of Europe. They are guests of musical Festivals and shows, such as Maldon Festival of Arts in England and Anima mea – Musiche Mondi memorie. They were also guests of Pontificio Comitato di Scienze storiche in Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome to celebrate 500 years from V Lateran Council. Among its recordings there are: Passio Domini Nostri Iesu Christi secundum Ioannem (1816), Vito A.R. Cozzoli’s Oratorio (1777-1817); Officia in feria V et VI Maioris Hebdomadae, composed by Antonio Pansini (1703-1791) for three voices and continuo in the first half of XVIII century. They are both two...    less

Διοργάνωση: ΟΜΜΘ Johann Sebastian Bach: Kantate αρ. 4 BWV 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden Τα μέρη: 1. Sinfonia 2. Christ lag in Todesbanden (χορωδιακό) 3. Den Tod niemand zwingen kunnt (χορωδιακό SA) 4. Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn (άρια Τ) 5. Es ...  moreΔιοργάνωση: ΟΜΜΘ Johann Sebastian Bach: Kantate αρ. 4 BWV 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden Τα μέρη: 1. Sinfonia 2. Christ lag in Todesbanden (χορωδιακό) 3. Den Tod niemand zwingen kunnt (χορωδιακό SA) 4. Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn (άρια Τ) 5. Es war ein wunderlicher Krieg (χορωδιακό) 6. Hier ist das rechte Osterlamm (Άρια Β) - σόλο: Ευάγγελος Χατζησταύρου 7. So feiern wir das hohe Fest (χορωδιακό ST) 8. Wir essen und leben wohl (χορικό) Η καντάτα Christ lag in Todesbanden (Ο Χριστός κείται με τα δεσμά του θανάτου) είναι μια από τις πρώτες καντάτες του συνθέτη. Το λιμπρέτο της είναι ένας ύμνος του Λούθηρου. Κάθε ένα από τα επτά μέρη της καντάτας είναι και ένας στίχος του ύμνου, με τη μορφή variation. Ο Bach γράφει συμμετρικά: χορωδιακό – ντουέτο – σόλο – χορωδιακό – σόλο – ντουέτο – χορωδιακό. Στο κέντρο (4ος στίχος) είναι η μάχη ανάμεσα στη ζωή και στον θάνατο. Η πρεμιέρα της έγινε το 1707 στο Arnstadt. Η παρούσα είναι η δεύτερη, μεταγενέστερη μορφή της καντάτας, όπως εκτελέστηκε το 1724 στη Λει...    less

Musica Vocal Ensemble Robert Feguš, art. director https://www.petje.pro/ensemble/welcome.html

Abendlied (Rheinberger) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in Ordizia, Spain in the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion. TEXT (and Translation): Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, und der Ta...  moreAbendlied (Rheinberger) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in Ordizia, Spain in the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion. TEXT (and Translation): Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, und der Tag hat sich geneiget, -Lukas 24:29 Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent Luke 24: 29 ABOUT THE WORK: Abendlied Composer Josef Rheinberger has crafted a beautiful setting of the text, with the six voice parts alternating roles between homophonic and contrapuntal writing. ABOUT THE CHOIR: Since 2009, the CWU Chamber choir has held annual recording sessions to create videos specifically designed for YouTube. All are under the baton of Dr. Gary A. Weidenaar, who has been the director of the choir since 2006. As of Fall, 2016; there are 26 videos. Ten of those feature the music of Ola Gjeilo and are the result of working with Mr. Gjeilo in 3 recording sessions over a 5 year period. On most of them, he is at the Piano. His...    less

Vokalna skupina Radost (Vocal Group Radost, Slovenia) Ola Gjeilo - UBI CARITAS Cerkev Santa Maria Assunta - Riva Del Garda 12.10.2013

Thanet Male Voice Choir are proud to have sung at the Last post Ceremony at the menin Gate in Ypres on three occasions. This is a song that we have performed there each time. The song Mansions of the Lord is taken from the motion picture We Were Soldiers....  moreThanet Male Voice Choir are proud to have sung at the Last post Ceremony at the menin Gate in Ypres on three occasions. This is a song that we have performed there each time. The song Mansions of the Lord is taken from the motion picture We Were Soldiers. We would be grateful if you could please leave your location in the comments box, and please subscribe to our channel, as new videos will be posted Many Thanks for watching