text: anonymous, from a nordic legend (languages: english, danish, - could be translated) music: Jean-Christophe Rosaz by Le choeur d'hommes de Rouen Martine Becuwe, conductor publisher: Jean-Christophe Rosaz thanks to Eric Rayssac --- Ya vil su...  moretext: anonymous, from a nordic legend (languages: english, danish, - could be translated) music: Jean-Christophe Rosaz by Le choeur d'hommes de Rouen Martine Becuwe, conductor publisher: Jean-Christophe Rosaz thanks to Eric Rayssac --- Ya vil sugne min' éien historiE Fortèlle om' raïsseur O li(d)elser ouneur dorli vèr Ya ofte lèrte At skibeut' ouneur stormeun èr it screubeuli(t) ièmsté(d) Vèr gang min' tour kom' I dèn bitre nattevagt Oude vé skibeut stéoun Bléou feuder fannieut i frOst Torturereut è koul(d)e Mit' ièrte var plageut o angsten èrske(d)e Min' trate seuman s(h)iel ventedeu po in ièlp, som' aldri kom' But sea and mountains are all alike And once again the blood in my heart urges me on to dare the wave that calls out to me The impulse of my heart presses me again to visit once more some new lands and set in search of the Wholly Other start on yet another voyage across more distant seas ... --- french translation: Je veux chanter ma propre histoi...    less

"Ladies of Melody Choir" A specialized female choir in singing the Syrian, Levantine, and Arab heritage. The "Ladies of Melody Choir" was founded in the city of Tartus in November 2022 by Maestro Bishr Issa, a graduate of the Hi...  more "Ladies of Melody Choir" A specialized female choir in singing the Syrian, Levantine, and Arab heritage. The "Ladies of Melody Choir" was founded in the city of Tartus in November 2022 by Maestro Bishr Issa, a graduate of the Higher Institute of Music and a musician in the Syrian National Symphony Orchestra. He was also the former conductor of the "Chamber Choir of the High Institute of Music" in Damascus, and the conductor of the "Urjwan Choirs" in Tartous. The main goal of establishing the "Ladies of Melody Choir" was to Highlight the role of Arab women in the cultural and musical scene, introduce the culture of choral and collective singing in its contemporary concept to the local artistic culture, and revive the authentic musical heritage of the Levant and the Arab world, which has begun to disappear and decline in the face of superficiality and degradation dominating the general Arab artistic scene. In addition to dedicating Arabic singing in its ...    less

The stage lights fall, the crowd goes quiet, and four harmonious Voices rise up and fill the air. The melodies unfurl into something both familiar and fresh. What comes next may be a classic song by Joni Mitchell or Louis Prima. It may be an old bebop st...  moreThe stage lights fall, the crowd goes quiet, and four harmonious Voices rise up and fill the air. The melodies unfurl into something both familiar and fresh. What comes next may be a classic song by Joni Mitchell or Louis Prima. It may be an old bebop standard or cheeky arrangement of a 1980s hit. But these are arrangements like you’ve never heard them before—containing all the richness of a full band, but performed using just four Voices. This is Cadence, Canada’s premiere vocal group. Based in Toronto, this a cappella ensemble has been wowing audiences across the country and around the world for nearly 15 years. Whether performing at sold-out jazz clubs and concert halls, at music festivals, for educational outreach, or for corporate functions, the members of Cadence bring an infectious energy and uncanny verve to every song they sing. The group’s four critically acclaimed studio albums, Cool Yule (2011), Speak Easy (2010), Twenty for One (2005), and Frost Free (2000) have won or been nominated for nume...    less

Dear friends of Choral Music, you are thrilled by the ideas and pieces of  Ivan Yohan are just looking for a new “adventure”? Please have a look at "Pentatonic Hallelujah" for female Voices, published by PH Publisher.   Ivan Yoh...

Pasttime With Good Company - Henry VIII arr. Ward Swingle Performed by the Abbeydale Singers on their 25th anniversary concert, at St. John's Church, Ranmoor, Sheffield, 16th July 2011. See http://www.abbeydalesingers.org.uk for more details.

The 2012-2013 East Carolina University Chamber Singers performing "Angele Dei" by Susan LaBarr. Conducted by Dr. Andrew Crane at Peace Presbyterian Church, Winterville, NC.