As part of my 2017 www.communtiesinharmony.com blog project.  I'm featuring one choir from each of the 50 states and highLighting the ways in which community choruses are changing the world one community at a time.  This week, I'm feat...

Allsorts Performing Choir, Dundee, performing the song commissioned for the Commonwealth Games Baton Relay by Hands Up For Trad in conjunction with the Big Sing. Singing at the McManus Gallery on 14th November 2014 as part of the Dundee Christmas Light...  moreAllsorts Performing Choir, Dundee, performing the song commissioned for the Commonwealth Games Baton Relay by Hands Up For Trad in conjunction with the Big Sing. Singing at the McManus Gallery on 14th November 2014 as part of the Dundee Christmas Light Night Celebrations.  

the "Rosh Tov" choir from Rosh HaAyin, Israel, began its journey in September 2006. As its name implies (the phrase "Rosh Tov" in Hebrew connotes fun and a good atmosphere), this group has a Light, vivacious character alongside its ser...  morethe "Rosh Tov" choir from Rosh HaAyin, Israel, began its journey in September 2006. As its name implies (the phrase "Rosh Tov" in Hebrew connotes fun and a good atmosphere), this group has a Light, vivacious character alongside its serious professional aspirations. Its repertoire includes lots of rhythm: international and Israeli pop songs, Beatles, Gershwin, musicals - all arranged by Jeanne in five part harmony. Among its most successful performances to date: "Sealed With A Kiss" (2007, 2008), special tribute evenings to lyricists Yoram Teharlev and Shimrit Or (produced by the Rosh-HaAyin Municipality), second place in the choir competition "Kol Rishon" (Rishon LeZion, Succoth, 2008), and semi-final status in the "Zemer Lach Artzi" competition, 2010. We owe a special thank you to Patrick Kelly and Alex Eshed of "SingIsrael", who have coached us periodically along the way. Comments about "Rosh Tov" from the esteemed judges of the &qu...    less

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. All Creatures of Our God and King 2. Awake and Arise, All Ye Children of Light 3. Be Thou My Vision (Organ Solo) 4. Lovely Appear, from "the Redemption"...  moreMusic and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. All Creatures of Our God and King 2. Awake and Arise, All Ye Children of Light 3. Be Thou My Vision (Organ Solo) 4. Lovely Appear, from "the Redemption" 5. Dealing with Disappointment (Spoken Word) 6. Who Will Buy? from "Oliver!" 7. Thou Lovely Source of True DeLight Dealing with Disappointment Every life needs aspirations—along with goals to help us achieve them. Our goals can be like the banks of a river, guiding the flow of our ambitions. Making plans and striving to accomplish them helps channel our efforts and energies toward the things that matter most to us. But what about when we fail? How do we respond when, despite our earnest efforts, we don’t quite reach those high aspirations? In short, how do we deal with disappointment? the natural response is to feel discouraged, disheartened. It might seem that all our planning and work were wasted. We may even question our aspirations—were our ...    less

NEXT CONCERT: 'Storm of Light' 16th November 2012 St Giles' Cripplegate, London EC2Y 8DA For tickets and information: http://www.platinumconsort.com/ We enjoyed the most terrific day of music-making on Saturday, 1st September 2012, culminating in a w...  moreNEXT CONCERT: 'Storm of Light' 16th November 2012 St Giles' Cripplegate, London EC2Y 8DA For tickets and information: http://www.platinumconsort.com/ We enjoyed the most terrific day of music-making on Saturday, 1st September 2012, culminating in a wonderful performance of 'In the Dark' in Hall One at Kings Place. One of the audience members commented: "That was the most sublimely beautiful concert I can remember ever attending". Bachtrack gave the concert 5 STARS: "their voices float, soar, and whisper, while creating both an exquisite intimacy and an expansive grandeur, as the text demands...their scrupulous attention to detail, and immaculate intonation and articulation made this a performance of spine-tingling beauty and conviction." Thank you to everyone who supported us; the atmosphere was electrifying! Music in this clip: 'O Vinea Mea' from Tenebrae by Richard Bates Solo Soprano: Zoë Brown Platinum Consort Scott Inglis-Kidger, Conductor Purchase our album, 'In the Dark' iTun...    less

Inspira performs "Sleep" by Eric Whitacre at their "A Light in the Dark (2014)" concert. Nick Turnbull, Music Director

Walking home after choir one Night my friend and fellow chorister Barbara and I agreed the hardest piece we’ve ever done was Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis.   Here’s what I wrote about it at the time, (referring specifically to the Cr...

2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 伴奏: 許溎芳 詩：James Agee艾吉 曲：Samuel Barber巴伯 二十世紀美國作曲家巴伯（Samuel Barber, 1910-81）生長於賓夕法尼亞州，畢業於費城寇蒂斯音樂學院，除鋼琴和作曲外，還學習歌唱和指揮。他是傑出的美國新浪漫主義作曲家之一，樂曲中充滿詩情，往往在緊緻與複雜的音樂結構中，展現出乎意外的優美樂句。 〈在這閃亮的夜晚〉原為男中音與鋼琴的獨唱作品，後來改編為混聲...  more2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 朱如鳳 伴奏: 許溎芳 詩：James Agee艾吉 曲：Samuel Barber巴伯 二十世紀美國作曲家巴伯（Samuel Barber, 1910-81）生長於賓夕法尼亞州，畢業於費城寇蒂斯音樂學院，除鋼琴和作曲外，還學習歌唱和指揮。他是傑出的美國新浪漫主義作曲家之一，樂曲中充滿詩情，往往在緊緻與複雜的音樂結構中，展現出乎意外的優美樂句。 〈在這閃亮的夜晚〉原為男中音與鋼琴的獨唱作品，後來改編為混聲四部合唱曲，歌詞取自美國詩人艾吉（James Agee, 1909-55）的詩集《允許我行旅》（Permit Me Voyage, 1934）中的〈描述天堂〉（Description of Elysium）一詩，旋律主題在女高音、男高音及女低音聲部間交織，情感綿延不絕，而男低音則以長音為全曲和聲支柱，樂曲充滿表現力。 Sure on this shining Night of starmade shadows round, Kindness must watch for me This side the ground. the late year lies down the north. All is healed, all is health. High summer holds the earth. Hearts all whole. Sure on this shining Night I weep for wonder Wandering far alone of shadows on the stars. 在這星影環繞 閃亮的夜晚， 仁慈必看顧我 在地球的這一端。 北國的歲暮， 萬物皆復甦。 盛夏臨據大地， 我重拾完整的心。 在這閃亮夜晚， 我為奇蹟落淚 獨自漫步 在星影下。  less

Saturday 12th July 2014 @ 7.30pm St Andrew’s Church, Greyhound Road, London W14 9SA (opposite Normand Rd)   Free street parking available.     Jazz and classical music combine forces in this Light hearted concert.  the Cham...

Coro Juvenil David Goldsmith Light Music Band Jeremías Martín, director Banda y arreglos José Híjar Polo, director Solistas: Marta Bello Jesús Mesa Natalia Rodríguez Concierto homenaje a los 60´ 3 de julio de 1998 Auditorio Teobaldo Power ...  moreCoro Juvenil David Goldsmith Light Music Band Jeremías Martín, director Banda y arreglos José Híjar Polo, director Solistas: Marta Bello Jesús Mesa Natalia Rodríguez Concierto homenaje a los 60´ 3 de julio de 1998 Auditorio Teobaldo Power La Orotava, Tenerife