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Cape Town Youth choir
The Cape Town Youth choir is proud to provide an opportunity for young South Africans from all over the Cape Peninsula to sing in a choir of the highest international standards whilst delivering a moving musical experience to its audiences.
Biography
Si... moreThe Cape Town Youth choir is proud to provide an opportunity for young South Africans from all over the Cape Peninsula to sing in a choir of the highest international standards whilst delivering a moving musical experience to its audiences.
Biography
Since its start in 1997, CTYC (formerly Pro Cantu) has proven itself both in South Africa and on the international stage. Some of the highlights are:
* 2002 Winners of the "choir of the World" title at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales
* 2006 Winners of a gold medal at the 4th World choir Games in Xiamen, China
* 2008 Crowned as a "Champion of the World choir Games...See More
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Founded in 1997, internationally acclaimed Cape Town Youth choir (formerly Pro Cantu) is proud to provide an opportunity for young South Africans to sing in a choir of the highest standards whilst delivering a moving musical experience to its audiences.
The Cape Town Youth choir is based in Cape ... less
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VoiceWorks Community choir
A big, mixed, open access choir, singing contemporary repertoire from Nina Simone to DJ Fresh. The emphasis is on enjoying singing together with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Everything is taught by ear - no written music is used at all.
We perform ... moreA big, mixed, open access choir, singing contemporary repertoire from Nina Simone to DJ Fresh. The emphasis is on enjoying singing together with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Everything is taught by ear - no written music is used at all.
We perform at community events and have members from across the mid-Cornwall area.
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Komorni zbor DEKOR
In January 2015, a new mixed chamber choir was established in Ljubljana. The group named DEKOR Chamber choir is composed of experienced choral singers from various parts of Slovenia, who in the past used to sing in renowned Slovene and some foreign vocal ... moreIn January 2015, a new mixed chamber choir was established in Ljubljana. The group named DEKOR Chamber choir is composed of experienced choral singers from various parts of Slovenia, who in the past used to sing in renowned Slovene and some foreign vocal ensembles. Driven by the desire of thorough preparation of quality choral projects, the choir works under the leadership of Slovene and foreign guest conductors.
The choir prepared their inaugural concert, entitled In the Beginning, in cooperation with young Finnish conductor Dani Juris The topic of creation coincided not only with the central composition of the concert, Copland’s In the Beginning, but also with the choir’s first public appearance and presentation of the concept of their work. Among the carefully selected works by Slovene and other authors, three were performed in Slovenia for the first time: Aaron Copland’s In the Beginning, Cyrillus Kreek’s Onnis on inimene (Blessed be the Man) and Ole Gjeilo’s Unicornis captivatur (Captured Unicorn). Among t... less
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STILLE NACHT (Silent Night subtitles)
Der MONTEVERDICHOR WÜRZBURG wünscht allen seinen Fans und Freunden ein frohes und friedvolles Weihnachtsfest!
Merry Christmas to our fans all over the world! May peace be with you wherever you are!
Silent night, holy night!
[english lyrics as subtitles]
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Khreshchatyk - Kyiv - Ukraine
“Khreschatyk” Chamber choir is a professional mixed vocal body.
The choir was found in April 1994 and called after the central street of Kiev.
The choir acquired the status of ‘municipal’ in 1999, and has been financed by the Kievan Mayor’s Office s... more“Khreschatyk” Chamber choir is a professional mixed vocal body.
The choir was found in April 1994 and called after the central street of Kiev.
The choir acquired the status of ‘municipal’ in 1999, and has been financed by the Kievan Mayor’s Office since then.
In December 2009, the ensemble became ‘academic’. From February 2011 the official name “Khreschatyk” Academic Chamber choir.
Honoured Art Worker of Ukraine Larisa Bukhonskaya was the choir founder and its Artistic Director until 2007.
Since August 2007, after winning a representative contest, Pavel Struts, previously a long-standing Coryphaeus, became the choir’s Artistic Director. The honorary title of Distinguished Artist of Ukraine was awarded to Pavel Struts in December 2009. less
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RSU mixed choir Riga
RSU choir Rīga was established in 1951 and for almost 20 years (1967-1986) its conductor was the accomplished professor Jānis Dūmiņš. In 1968, the choir was awarded the status of a National choir. Over the years, the choir has been led by many talented co... moreRSU choir Rīga was established in 1951 and for almost 20 years (1967-1986) its conductor was the accomplished professor Jānis Dūmiņš. In 1968, the choir was awarded the status of a National choir. Over the years, the choir has been led by many talented conductors, e.g. Centis Kriķis, Kārlis Beinerts, Edvīns and Inga Dziļums, Ints Teterovskis, etc. Today the conductors of the choir are Evita Taranda and Zane Zilberte; choir master is Roberts Hansons.
The repertoire of the choir varies, as performances include all sorts of music from the time of renaissance to modern music or music written by contemporary artists, e.g. Paul McCartney's oratorio "Ecce Cor Meum" or Czech composer Petr Eben's music "De Circuito Aeterno".
The choir has performed in many countries and it has received many awards and international recognition in international competitions. On average, the choir gives many concerts a year and performs in various Latvian towns, as well as the Cerem... less
