Bari - Chiesa di S. Cecilia Sabato 8 giugno 2013 Ensemble Florilegium Vocis Menica Papa, Giusy Bottalico, Tonia Colaianni, Anna Giordano, Antonella Chiarappa, Monica Caputi, Gaetano Manzo, Francesco Guastamacchia, Roberto Portoghese, Roberto Sabato, Gi...  moreBari - Chiesa di S. Cecilia Sabato 8 giugno 2013 Ensemble Florilegium Vocis Menica Papa, Giusy Bottalico, Tonia Colaianni, Anna Giordano, Antonella Chiarappa, Monica Caputi, Gaetano Manzo, Francesco Guastamacchia, Roberto Portoghese, Roberto Sabato, Gianluca Borreggine, Lucio Lorusso Direttore Sabino Manzo  

A female a cappella performance by Wishful Singing is an exuberant journey packed with highlights and surprises. Five classically trained female singers combine their flexible voices and powerful stage presentation in their own unique way. Seemingly effor...  moreA female a cappella performance by Wishful Singing is an exuberant journey packed with highlights and surprises. Five classically trained female singers combine their flexible voices and powerful stage presentation in their own unique way. Seemingly effortless and simple, every gesture and every sound used to good effect, adventurous from beginning to end. The singers sang together in the Netherlands Youth Choir. They hit it off so well there that the ambition developed to continue together in female a cappella repertoire; a relatively rare genre very dear to the hearts of all five. The top quality displayed since by Wishful Singing – both aurally and visually – makes the Ensemble unique in the world. The repertoire ranges from modest works from the Renaissance and Baroque eras to swinging versions of golden oldies such as Mister Sandman. The Ensemble provides a full evening’s entertainment that leads the audience from one surprise to the next. The emotions summoned up vary from hushed poignancy to screams...    less

Vive is a 6-part acapella group intent on re-imagining the close-harmony jazz/spiritual/acapella sound. It is made up of James Rose (Founder), Sam Robson, Emily Dankworth, Ben Cox, Martynas Vilpisauskas and Lewis Daniel, all young and talented musicians f...  moreVive is a 6-part acapella group intent on re-imagining the close-harmony jazz/spiritual/acapella sound. It is made up of James Rose (Founder), Sam Robson, Emily Dankworth, Ben Cox, Martynas Vilpisauskas and Lewis Daniel, all young and talented musicians from the Guildhall School of Music. Performing live on stage around London with guest singers such as Jacqui Dankworth, VIVE brings rich, diverse harmonies with a fresh, contemporary sound, taking inspiration from the legendary Take 6 and the Real Group! Their music is mainly original arrangements and compositions and what's more, the focal point is not just pop, fusion, harmony, jazz, spirituals... but a complete synthesis of all of these. They will be performing a set of originals and covers, including original compositions 'Voices', and 'Ezekiel Saw De Wheel' - the latter proclaimed "Genius" by Mervyn Warren! "YOU HAVE A GREAT BLEND" - Alvin Chea, take 6 "a very good sense for arranging harmony for voices" - Dr Dent Take 6  less

Sionna are a Vocal trio based in Limerick, Ireland.The members of Sionna (shunna) met and studied on the banks of the River Shannon at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, where they benefited from a unique and diverse training in world song, Grego...  moreSionna are a Vocal trio based in Limerick, Ireland.The members of Sionna (shunna) met and studied on the banks of the River Shannon at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, where they benefited from a unique and diverse training in world song, Gregorian chant, sean nós and medieval polyphony. The river Shannon is named for the Goddess Sionna, whose myth tells how she sought out the hazelnuts of wisdom, believed to contain éigse, the spirit of inspiration and creativity. Since their inception in 2012, Sionna have been privileged to share the stage with some of the best names in Irish music today.  less

The Virginia Beach Chorale is one of southeastern Virginia’s longest-tenured performing arts Ensemble and has been a foundational member of the Hampton Roads arts community since 1958. We are dedicated to quality performances, music education, and communi...  moreThe Virginia Beach Chorale is one of southeastern Virginia’s longest-tenured performing arts Ensemble and has been a foundational member of the Hampton Roads arts community since 1958. We are dedicated to quality performances, music education, and community service. As the resident choral Ensemble of the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, we perform a varied repertoire from classics to Broadway and rock to jazz in two main concerts, one during the Christmas season and one in the spring, with additional benefit and collaborative performances throughout the year. Scheduled auditions for new members are held in August and January of each year. Our mission is to enhance the cultural and musical life of the community and to provide an opportunity for those interested in choral music to participate in these musical endeavors. Visit us at www.vbchorale.org  less

A choral composition by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by Emily Dickinson (1830/1886) Ensemble In Contrà conductor: Roberto Brisotto Live recording 18/10/2015 Chiesa di San Francesco Cividale del Friuli (Ud) ITALY

MusicaViva VocalGroup performs various musical genres, mostly a-capella, with special focus on East and Middle European, and also Balkan musical tradition. We sing in natural tuning and healing frequency - A 432 Hz, which is so beneficial for both singers...  moreMusicaViva VocalGroup performs various musical genres, mostly a-capella, with special focus on East and Middle European, and also Balkan musical tradition. We sing in natural tuning and healing frequency - A 432 Hz, which is so beneficial for both singers and listeners.  

Arts District Chorale was founded in 1989 as The Cathedral Chorale in residence at the downtown Dallas Arts District’s magnificent Cathedral Guadalupe. During the 1990s the Chorale helped re-establish this historic church’s secondary role as a center for ...  moreArts District Chorale was founded in 1989 as The Cathedral Chorale in residence at the downtown Dallas Arts District’s magnificent Cathedral Guadalupe. During the 1990s the Chorale helped re-establish this historic church’s secondary role as a center for culture and community. ADC’s artistic success and benefit to the Cathedral community inspired additional collaborations with other Dallas cultural institutions. In 2001 The Cathedral Chorale became the Arts District Chorale, receiving its non-profit 501(c)(3) status in 2004. Arts District Chorale is now a signature all-volunteer Ensemble of 60 gifted amateur and professional Vocalists from all walks of life which annually presents four large-scale season events and ten to fifteen smaller events in collaboration with the world-class cultural venues of the downtown Dallas Arts District. Our common bond is a passion for the choral art as a profound and worthy expression of the human condition and a desire to present masterworks of Vocal music to the general pu...    less

The Marion Consort performs "Laetamini et exultate" by Adriano Banchieri on Saturday March 3, 2012 concert at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago. The Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is a primarily a cappella Ensemble s...  moreThe Marion Consort performs "Laetamini et exultate" by Adriano Banchieri on Saturday March 3, 2012 concert at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago. The Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is a primarily a cappella Ensemble specializing in the choral music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Their mission is to mount performances for various audiences with music by well known composers, while exploring the works of lesser known composers. The Marion Consort can divide into duos, trios, octets, etc. for a well-rounded and blended performance. visit us at www.facebook.com/themarionconsort for more live recordings!  less

Live recording 14/6/2015 Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta Bibione (VE) ITALY