Les Sirènes' competition-winning performance of Billy Joel's beautiful And So It Goes arr. Michael Neaum from the Grand Final of the 2012 Choir of the Year competition held at London's Royal Festival Hall on 28 October, broadcast on BBC4. Conductor - A...  moreLes Sirènes' competition-winning performance of Billy Joel's beautiful And So It Goes arr. Michael Neaum from the Grand Final of the 2012 Choir of the Year competition held at London's Royal Festival Hall on 28 October, broadcast on BBC4. Conductor - Andrew Nunn Accompanist - Fionnuala Ward  

Solo by Les Bubb. AKA 'Pure Religion', this dark old spiritual has an uplifting side nonetheless. Bristol Gurt Lush Choir. Debut Concert at The Colston Hall, in collaboration with Bristol Male Voice Choir. 290 Singers, 1500+ Audience. Several thousan...  moreSolo by Les Bubb. AKA 'Pure Religion', this dark old spiritual has an uplifting side nonetheless. Bristol Gurt Lush Choir. Debut Concert at The Colston Hall, in collaboration with Bristol Male Voice Choir. 290 Singers, 1500+ Audience. Several thousand raised for St Peters Hospice. Where were you? ;-)  

With a current membership of around 30 singers, Glasgow Chamber Choir was founded in 1994 and has developed into one of Scotland’s finest amateur Choirs. Directed for more than ten years by Michael Bawtree, its repertoire spans the Renaissance to the pres...  moreWith a current membership of around 30 singers, Glasgow Chamber Choir was founded in 1994 and has developed into one of Scotland’s finest amateur Choirs. Directed for more than ten years by Michael Bawtree, its repertoire spans the Renaissance to the present day and has included the Scottish premieres of works by James Whitbourn, Hans Gál, Jan Dismas Zelenka, Richard Bush and Judith Bingham. The Choir performs regularly in Glasgow and central Scotland, and has toured to France, Holland and Sweden, where it has formed links with other Choirs. Recent BBC radio engagements have included William Walton’s Henry V Suite with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Sunday Worship live and Bryan Burnett’s ‘Get it On’ show live on BBC Radio Scotland. The Choir features regularly in Raymond Gubbay’s Christmas Festival in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.  less

Under the collaborative leadership of top producer and director Adrian Peacock, the internationally renowned expert in Spanish early music Bruno Turner and bass-baritone Jamie W. Hall, CONTINUUM brings together twelve of the finest professional consort si...  moreUnder the collaborative leadership of top producer and director Adrian Peacock, the internationally renowned expert in Spanish early music Bruno Turner and bass-baritone Jamie W. Hall, CONTINUUM brings together twelve of the finest professional consort singers in London, carefully chosen to produce a unique and vibrant sound that celebrates the very best qualities of the English choral tradition and the powerful beauty of the uninhibited human voice. This all-male ensemble has made 16th century Spanish sacred polyphony and chant the core of its repertoire, and seeks to perform this wonderful music at the original, sonorous low pitch as it would have been heard in Spanish cathedrals and religious institutions during Spain’s “Golden Age”.  less

The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge is one of the finest collegiate Choirs in the world, known and loved by millions from its broadcasts, concert tours and recordings. This is the Choir’s 99th album to be released. Founded in the 1670s, the Choir i...  moreThe Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge is one of the finest collegiate Choirs in the world, known and loved by millions from its broadcasts, concert tours and recordings. This is the Choir’s 99th album to be released. Founded in the 1670s, the Choir is known for its distinctive rich, warm sound, its expressive interpretations and its breadth of repertoire. Alongside these musical characteristics, the Choir is particularly proud of its happy, relaxed and mutually supportive atmosphere. The Choir is directed by Andrew Nethsingha following a long line of eminent Directors of Music, recently Dr George Guest, Dr Christopher Robinson and Dr David Hill. The Choir is made up of around 20 Choristers and Probationers from St John’s College School and 15 Choral Scholars who are members of St John’s College, its primary purpose being to enhance the liturgy and worship at daily services in the College Chapel. The Choir has a diverse repertoire spanning over 500 years of music. It is also renowned for championing con...    less

Ljubljanski madrigalisti mixed Chamber Choir Ljubljanski madrigalisti mixed Chamber Choir is a renowned and successful Slovenian vocal ensemble, founded in 1991. In 2003, Matjaž Šček, the conductor of the group, was replaced by Andreja Martinjak, who p...  moreLjubljanski madrigalisti mixed Chamber Choir Ljubljanski madrigalisti mixed Chamber Choir is a renowned and successful Slovenian vocal ensemble, founded in 1991. In 2003, Matjaž Šček, the conductor of the group, was replaced by Andreja Martinjak, who performed regularly with the Choir and took part in national and international Choir competitions where the Choir as well as the conductor were winning numerous prizes and awards. The greatest achievements of the Choir include a gold plaque, awarded in the 20th Slovenian national Choir competition, Naša pesem (Our song) 2007 and the second place in the 9th international Choir competition in Maribor 2008, where the Choir also won a special prize for the best Slovenian Choir of the competition. In 2008 we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the birth of Slovenian composer Pavle Merkú with a special cycle of concerts. We also performed the fairy folk-tale by Robert Schumman, Der Rose Pilgerfahrt (The Pilgrimage of the Rose) – an oratorio. The programme of Ljublja...    less

The St. Olaf Choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the pioneer a cappella Choir in the United States. For nearly a century, the Choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artistry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton Armstro...  moreThe St. Olaf Choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the pioneer a cappella Choir in the United States. For nearly a century, the Choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artistry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton Armstrong, the St. Olaf Choir continues to develop the tradition that originated with its founder, F. Melius Christiansen. Since its founding in 1912, the St. Olaf Choir has set a standard in the choral art, serving as a model for Choirs of all levels. The ensemble’s annual tour brings its artistry and message to thousands of people across the nation and around the world. The St. Olaf Choir has taken 13 international tours and performed for capacity audiences in the major concert Halls of Norway, France, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and the Twin Cities. In addition to being an artistic force, the St. Olaf Choir has a full calendar of events and a growing library of recordings. The Choir’s mis...    less

We are a small friendly Choir performing a broad repertoire from early to modern music. Founded in 1985, the Chandos Chamber Choir is an auditioned amateur Choir of approximately 30 voices. The Choir performs about three times a year both within London an...  moreWe are a small friendly Choir performing a broad repertoire from early to modern music. Founded in 1985, the Chandos Chamber Choir is an auditioned amateur Choir of approximately 30 voices. The Choir performs about three times a year both within London and further afield.  

Composed by Vaclovas Augustinas. Sung by Diponegoro University Choir in "Laudate Concert". Conductor Jefry Franklin Bode Audio Mixing by Ardian Dika and Denny Putra