Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a Concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best s...  morePolyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a Concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best small choirs now before the public’ (Telegraph) and ‘possibly the best small professional chorus in the world’ (Encore Magazine, USA). In a new poll by Gramophone Magazine they were named as one of the world’s leading choirs ‘Stephen Layton's choir have become renowned for both their sound and versatility – whether in early music, or contemporary works such as those of Eric Whitacre, they embody the remarkable tradition of British choral excellence at its finest.’ For more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. These have become notable events in London’s music calendar and have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and the EBU. According to the Evening Standard ‘no one ...    less

Young Swiss Vocal Ensemble Cantalon performing "Jingle Bells" arr. Ralph Alwood. Ensemble Cantalon directed by Philipp Schmidlin: Mirjam Schreiber, Seraina Vonmont, Alexandra Behrndt, Laura Bastian, Michaela Meier, Esther Nydegger, Sybille Meier, Ol...  moreYoung Swiss Vocal Ensemble Cantalon performing "Jingle Bells" arr. Ralph Alwood. Ensemble Cantalon directed by Philipp Schmidlin: Mirjam Schreiber, Seraina Vonmont, Alexandra Behrndt, Laura Bastian, Michaela Meier, Esther Nydegger, Sybille Meier, Olivia de Graaf, Julia Baumgartner, Elisa Bally, Joana Bally, Emily Siebeneich, Tuula Rasmussen, Fabian Schluep, Lorenzo Pedrocchi, Dominik Brügger, Thomas Märki, Matthias Lüdi, Jonathan Böhlen, Simon John, Stanislav Sandronov, Silvan Scherer, Michael Moor, Edwin Trynes, Philippe Rayot. www.cantalon.com  less

Performance by Jakarta Festival Chorus, November 17, 2018 Cradle Hymn Lyrics by Isaac Watts, Music by Kim André Arnesen

The fabulous ECU Chamber Singers sing my O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM - Andrew Crane, conductor Dec 6, 2011 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Grenville NC - USA The SATB edition is a cappella; the SA is accompanied, with piano and cello. Published by Alliance...  moreThe fabulous ECU Chamber Singers sing my O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM - Andrew Crane, conductor Dec 6, 2011 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Grenville NC - USA The SATB edition is a cappella; the SA is accompanied, with piano and cello. Published by Alliance Music Pub. (North America) and Annie Bank (world except North America)  

Sveta noč/Stille Nacht (Franz Gruber, arr. Robert Sund) Melanija Markovič, sopran posneto v cerkvi sv. Cirila in Metoda na Škofljici

Performance by Jakarta Festival Chorus, November 17, 2018 Soloist: Susan Chandra Sjachril Incorpating STILLE NACHT by Franz Gruber, 1787-1863, Music by Peter Anglea

El Coro "Santa María" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta la obra NOEL, NOEL de L. SPEVACEK el día 23 de diciembre de 2018 durante la celebración del XIX Concierto de Navidad, celebrado en la Parroquia de San José (Coria del Río) acompañados al piano po...  moreEl Coro "Santa María" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta la obra NOEL, NOEL de L. SPEVACEK el día 23 de diciembre de 2018 durante la celebración del XIX Concierto de Navidad, celebrado en la Parroquia de San José (Coria del Río) acompañados al piano por Óscar Vicente bajo la dirección de Sergio Asián. Toda la información en: www.corosantamaria.org  

Back for the second year running but hoping there will be no snow this time, The OK Chorale are delighted to present their annual spring Concert at St. Mary’s Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk on Saturday 29 March at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 (£2 und...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Choral Clarity blog]    We've just spent many months learning notes and rhythms, memorizing lyrics, working on balance and blend, shape, and internalizing meaning. But now it ...