Throughout its existence the chamber choir Schola Cantorum has had high ambitions. the choir has built an international reputation and has made it a trademark to include newly written music in its programmes. This is thanks to the work of Knut Nystedt (b....  moreThroughout its existence the chamber choir Schola Cantorum has had high ambitions. the choir has built an international reputation and has made it a trademark to include newly written music in its programmes. This is thanks to the work of Knut Nystedt (b. 1915), organist, composer and conductor, who returned to Norway in 1964 after studying in the USA and started a choir at the music department of the University of Oslo. the choir continues to recruit members from the department of music, as well as from the Norwegian Academy of Music in more recent years. the American choral tradition in which Nystedt was trained emphasises the importance of new music – a practice Nystedt brought back with him to Oslo. Knut Nystedt’s music became a vital element of Schola Cantorum’s repertoire. tone Bianca Sparre Dahl became conductor in 2002, and has further established the choir’s firm position in Norway’s musical life. She has continued Nystedt’s tradition of performing modern music. Schola Cantorum has a varied repert...    less

Another work from the Stone&Tara Songbook this week. 'In Lucem' is a song of hope and love. the emotional lyrics are inspired by the biblical book of Job, the man who lost everything he had. we are providing a translation of the Latin lyrics below. In...  moreAnother work from the Stone&Tara Songbook this week. 'In Lucem' is a song of hope and love. the emotional lyrics are inspired by the biblical book of Job, the man who lost everything he had. we are providing a translation of the Latin lyrics below. In Lucem You will forget your sorrow. You will be happy, you will clothe yourself in light. Your sadness will be made a vague memory. we will shout and sing and reap in joy. we will laugh again, we will love again. Our sadness will be like a river Traveling across the earth, flowing into the ocean. You will forget your sorrow. You will be happy, you will clothe yourself in light.  less

Aequalis Foundation and the International Choral Composition Competition (CICCAG) assisted by IFCM was join the celebration of world Choral Day(december 2018) that commemorated the Centennial of the Armistice of world War I. Singers from all over the wo...

"Jean’s", based in hod Hasharon, Israel, was established in the fall of 1998. Its 30 singers represent each and every possible walk of life. Good, solid, serious musical work, hand in hand with a particularly warm, family-like atmosphere, ...  more"Jean’s", based in hod Hasharon, Israel, was established in the fall of 1998. Its 30 singers represent each and every possible walk of life. Good, solid, serious musical work, hand in hand with a particularly warm, family-like atmosphere, have made every “Jean’s” rehearsal and performance something very special indeed. Our popularity is due in equal measure to the high quality of our performances and to our repertoire,“Love Around the world”, a wonderful songbook comprised of original five-part arrangements (all arranged by Jeanne Rabin herself) of the world’s most beloved love songs of all time – both in Hebrew and English, with a sprinkling of other languages as well.  less

First Published: Notthechurchlady 'Have Organ Shoes will Travel' by Kelly Galbraith   Of course I’ll do it!’ I told maestro David Fallis. I remember the morning well, Sunday Dec 8, 2013 because it was the day after Ca...

One Equal Music   Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening,into the house and gate of heaven, to enter into that gate, and dwell in that house where there shall beno darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light; no noise nor silence, but one equ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I don’t like rehearsing. I’d much rather turn up on the day, trust the singers I’m working with and just busk it.      ...

As an organiser of international choral festivals and competitions, Fiestalonia appeared as a result of our enthusiastic work, constant search for new ideas and the desire to replace the traditional festivals with more perfect and comfortable ones. the e...  moreAs an organiser of international choral festivals and competitions, Fiestalonia appeared as a result of our enthusiastic work, constant search for new ideas and the desire to replace the traditional festivals with more perfect and comfortable ones. the exceptionally high quality of the festivals is guaranteed by the promise given by the team of Fiestalonia. Our company is strong thanks to our employees, each of whom is a highly qualified professional and a positive person. we create our festivals as stunning and emotionally charged events that invariably remain in memory as the most vivid life impressions. we realise that, as a flagship of the industry of organisation of festival events, we have the opportunity to influence the established models of festivals through the introduction of the highest standards and innovations. we focus on quality, we think it is the most important and intrinsic value. we have achieved the position that Fiestalonia festivals personify the refinement embodying the best traditions ...    less

the Chorale begins work on Stephen Paulus' fresh yet nostalgic 'the Old Church'.

KSJ @ Coro Et Al Festival 2013