A clip of Ola Gjeilo's Sanctus, sung by Portara Ensemble, Nashville, TN. This was The opening piece for our Spring Concert, 2012, Musica Sacra Mundi - Music of a Sacred World.

This original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David ...  moreThis original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David Dickau, it hauntingly sets a very thoughtful text by Will Dromgoole. In it, Dromgoole tells The story of an old man who approaches a deep and wide water-filled chasm. He crosses in The evening as he is unafraid, Then builds a bridge to span The tide. A fellow pilgrim questions why an old man would build The bridge, as he would surely never pass this way again in his lifetime. The old man lifts his grey head and responds to The questioning traveler that a youth is to follow after him. He too, would need to cross in The twilight dim. The old man answers, “I am building this bridge for him.” The commission process was an interesting and fascinating one in which to be involved. Dr. Dickau was originally approached a year or so ago by The Chorale, and was inter...    less

Hymn

This is actually our 3rd day of practice...sadly, it's also The performance day

Arrangement of an old English folk song for three Voices (ATB) The keeper did a-hunting go (run away) and under his cloak he carried a bow (run away my dear) all for to shoot at a merry little doe among The leaves so green oh. Jackie boy! ...  moreArrangement of an old English folk song for three Voices (ATB) The keeper did a-hunting go (run away) and under his cloak he carried a bow (run away my dear) all for to shoot at a merry little doe among The leaves so green oh. Jackie boy! Master? Sing ye well? Very well! hey down, ho down derry derry down among The leaves so green oh with a hey down down with a ho down down hey down ho down derry derry down among The leaves so-green oh The first doe he shot at and missed The second doe he trimmed he kissed The third doe went where nobody wist among The leaves so green oh Oh run away my dear!  less

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Plaisir Ensemble was found in March 2005 by renowned tenor and conductor Mr. Man Kin-Ping, The Art Director and Conductor of The Ensemble. The members of The Ensemble are all amateurs and have The same ideal that Their performance can touch The heart ...  morePlaisir Ensemble was found in March 2005 by renowned tenor and conductor Mr. Man Kin-Ping, The Art Director and Conductor of The Ensemble. The members of The Ensemble are all amateurs and have The same ideal that Their performance can touch The heart of every audience through Their well-trained Voices. Their repertoires include folk songs, classical songs, musical pieces, pops, and premiere works by renowned composers. In March 2011, Plaisir Ensembe achieved a great success in The “1st Vietnam International Choir Festival and Competition” organized by The INTERKULTUR. They won The Gold Diploma, The Category Winner as well as The Overall Winner of Chamber Choirs. The Ensemble is one of The Top 50 Female Choirs in The Musica Mundi World Ranking List.  less