Regarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us h...  moreRegarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us humans as we gaze upon the Golgotha scene and choruses and chorales reflect on our own place in the drama. Bach's incredible work of art stands alone in its complete telling of the crucifixion story in a manner which stirs and moves the soul of the performer and listener. This is a mountaintop experience not to be missed.  less

Valentine Singers have gained a reputation for high quality performances with a welcoming atmosphere, both locally and further afield. Our repertoire embraces operatic and lighter music alongside classical choral works, with orchestra, from Bach to Berns...  moreValentine Singers have gained a reputation for high quality performances with a welcoming atmosphere, both locally and further afield. Our repertoire embraces operatic and lighter music alongside classical choral works, with orchestra, from Bach to Bernstein, and a wide range of a cappella repertoire, which we have also toured abroad. Our second CD was released in November 2009. A friendly choir of 60-70 singers, we give four main local concerts a year and enjoy touring. Since 2002, our concert tours have included Lake Garda, Venice, Umbria, Tuscany, Kraków, Amiens and Ghent. In the UK we have performed at the London Coliseum (2006), Ely Cathedral (2007), the Southbank Centre (2010) and Winchester Cathedral (2011).  less

Tabernacle Organist, Richard Elliott, performs an eerie rendition of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Toccata in D Minor" with the Salt Lake Tabernacle pipe organ, the Tabernacle Organ has 11,623 pipes. "Toccata" is often played in the full extent as "Toccata and...  moreTabernacle Organist, Richard Elliott, performs an eerie rendition of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Toccata in D Minor" with the Salt Lake Tabernacle pipe organ, the Tabernacle Organ has 11,623 pipes. "Toccata" is often played in the full extent as "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor." This piece is one of the most famous works in organ repertoire. The piece is recognizable to most and has been featured in many films, including: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), The Black Cat (1934), Disney's Fantasia (1940), Sunset Boulevard (1950), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), The Phantom of the Opera (1962), and The Great Race (1965). #Toccata #Bach #HalloweenOrganMusic  less

Regarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us h...  moreRegarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us humans as we gaze upon the Golgotha scene and choruses and chorales reflect on our own place in the drama. Bach's incredible work of art stands alone in its complete telling of the crucifixion story in a manner which stirs and moves the soul of the performer and listener. This is a mountaintop experience not to be missed.  less

Father’s Day is tomorrow.  This time to ‘honour dad’ started me thinking about a few classical music fathers and the complicated dynamics between father and son. (Johann Sebastian Bach gets his own blog entry!)   The fir...

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Stephen Layton Ian Bostridge Neal Davies Carolyn Sampson Iestyn Davies Nicholas Mulroy Roderick Williams Polyphony Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Adrian Peacock David Hinitt HYPERION RECORDS Release date: March 2013 Recording V...  moreStephen Layton Ian Bostridge Neal Davies Carolyn Sampson Iestyn Davies Nicholas Mulroy Roderick Williams Polyphony Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Adrian Peacock David Hinitt HYPERION RECORDS Release date: March 2013 Recording Venue: All Hallows, Gospel Oak, London, UK http://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA67901/2&vw=dc  

Bray Choral Society is a successful choir performing a wide range of choral works including major works by Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Rossini, along with short concerts and recitals including Byrd, Bach, Elgar, Stanford an...  moreBray Choral Society is a successful choir performing a wide range of choral works including major works by Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Rossini, along with short concerts and recitals including Byrd, Bach, Elgar, Stanford and also works by composers of the 20th and 21st centurys such as Orff, Rutter, Bodley, De Barra, Jenkins, Goodall, Whitacre, Gjeilo and Blackford. We have taken part in many choral competitions around Ireland with Success in New Ross, Arklow, Navan, Sligo and Cork. In 2013 we joined Wide Open Music in a performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, which was received with great enthusiasm. In the same year we also joined Opera Theatre Company for two performances in their tour to promote young Irish soloists. In recognition of the millennium year and augmented by local choirs from around the country, we performed the Verdi Requiem to great acclaim in both Bray and Arklow. This was such a successful event that Bray Choral Society was awarded the 2001 Bray Cha...    less

The internationally acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore has been announced as a new President of Bristol Choral Society and will sing Bach's Christmas Oratorio with the choir later this month. He becomes a joint President alongside the Lord Mayor of Bristol and...

Calgary Girls Choir - Italy Tour 2010 Elaine Quilichini - Founder and Artistic Director In Venice -singing Domine Deus (from Mass in G) J.S. Bach