Maciej Granat - Requiem op.36 for mezzo soprano, Mixed Choir, piano and string quintet in memory of my aunt, Bożena Łanowska performed by The Cunninghame Choir Artistic director: Robin Versteeg Mezzo soprano: Laura Margaret Smith Piano: Maciej Gr...  moreMaciej Granat - Requiem op.36 for mezzo soprano, Mixed Choir, piano and string quintet in memory of my aunt, Bożena Łanowska performed by The Cunninghame Choir Artistic director: Robin Versteeg Mezzo soprano: Laura Margaret Smith Piano: Maciej Granat The Astrid Quartet Double bass: Daniel Griffin performed in St. Bride's Episcopal Church, Hyndland Rd, Glasgow, 14th June, 2015, during the West End Festival 1 Kyrie 00:18 2 Dies irae! 05:25 3 A - czy też ona wie (Norwid) 09:16 4 Mors stupebit 13:35 5 Ingemisco 16:30 6 Confutatis 21:03 7 Lacrimosa 24:22 8 Fortepian Chopina (Norwid) 28:36 9 Agnus Dei 32:06 10 Lux aeterna 35:37 Program notes by Maciej Granat: The Requiem is written in memory of my aunt, my mother's sister, Bożena Łanowska (pictured on the programme cover). She was my first piano teacher. For ten years she taught me, starting when I was four, and I believe that all I am now as a pianist I owe to her amazing approach, talent, hard work, unbelievable patience and love. Dur...    less

Vancouver Cantata Singers was founded in 1957, and has become one of Canada’s preeminent, award-winning choral ensembles. The Vancouver Choir has become known for technical virtuosity, fine blend and exceptionally high performance standards encompassing 5...  moreVancouver Cantata Singers was founded in 1957, and has become one of Canada’s preeminent, award-winning choral ensembles. The Vancouver Choir has become known for technical virtuosity, fine blend and exceptionally high performance standards encompassing 500 years of choral repertoire. VCS has been awarded the Canada Council’s top prize in choral singing, the Healey Willan Grand Prize, more than any other Choir in the country. Led by Paula Kremer since 2013, VCS also commissions new works from critically acclaimed composers which have led to extremely successful and innovative collaborations with regional and international artists and ensembles.  less

We are current, retired and ex-members of the HSE in the Galway City Area who have come together

Heartwood sings original arrangements of songs whose murky origins stretch back centuries and centuries, songs our grannies taught us and modern classics from the thriving contemporary folk scene.

Szczecin University Choir is the youngest vocal ensamble in Szczecin (Poland) estabilished in 2006. Concert group counts about 60 people, mainly students, academic teachers and friends outside college. Our repertoire has about 80 a capella works (from m...  moreSzczecin University Choir is the youngest vocal ensamble in Szczecin (Poland) estabilished in 2006. Concert group counts about 60 people, mainly students, academic teachers and friends outside college. Our repertoire has about 80 a capella works (from medieval to contemporary composers), large sacred forms by Haendel, Mozart and Mendellsohn Bartholdy and 40 carols. We have performed at several festivals and international events (Germany, France, Switzerland, Bulgaria). We are interested in a close partnership with the other Choirs outside Poland (exchange tours and joint appearances)  less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice Choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice Choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice Choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice Choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, follo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice Choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice Choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice Choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice Choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice Choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice Choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice Choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice Choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less