[Originally published on Michael McGlynn's Wordpress site HERE, and subsequently published by On Being, December 2011] I was brought up as a Roman Catholic. My parents endeavoured to give me every opportunity to be exposed to a vast range of musi...
The Choral group Albion gives concerts like no others! Its unique repertoire is made up of beautiful all-new versions of the music of Britain and Ireland. Much-loved songs like Danny Boy, Scarborough Fair, and Jerusalem – a staple of the Last ...
The best choir achieves a grace and beauty that is greater than the sum of its parts. But this is not an effect that can be created overnight. Individual talent and confidence is essential, but to really achieve new heights, every member of your choi...
DEAR Choral FRIENDS, Want to start the month with a big win? I’m excited to share great news to help you build an incredible 2024/25 season. "Galaxias," one of my most important SATB pieces, is now available, and you can get it at a 20% dis...
Most singers know Messiah pretty well, but how would you feel having to walk out on stage for a complete Messiah performance without your score? That's exactly what the members of Bristol Choral Society will be doing this Saturday 22 December at ...
(English) Pavel Chesnokov - All-night vigil: Blessed is the Man; University of Warsaw Choir, baritone: Krzysztof Chalimoniuk, conductor: Irina Bogdanovich; 1st place at the International Festival of Orthodox Church Music „Hajnówka 2010" and the ... more
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] In July 2010, after ten years leading Woven Chords, we had our final concert together. Little old ladies by Arty Smokes As always, we h...
Budapest International Choir Festival and Competition - a milestone in the history of Choral competitions. Since 1988, choirs are magnetized to join every second year. With an experience of almost 30 years meeting music has focused on improving its ev...
It`s all right with me (Cole Porter) perfomed by MLADA choir Conductor: Olga Vyguzova Пермский хор «Млада», Пермь Художественный руководитель: Ольга Выгузова (Заслуженный деятель искусств РФ)
If we can understand, desire and celebrate diversity within Choral music, why cannot we do it in society?Every time I write music, I immerse myself in a game, a game in which I think that each melody is like a person: It has its own authenticity and auton...
