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Choral Workshop at Melbourne International Singers Festival
Now in its 12th year, Play It Forward is proud to present Melbourne International Singers Festival with an even bigger and more diverse program for schools and community Choirs, Singers, teachers, musicians & conductors.
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Sospiri
Sospiri was founded by the composer John Duggan and the singer Christopher Watson. We are based in Oxford and many of our younger Singers have gone on to sing professionally in London. We sing a wide range of classical repertoire, from Gregorian Chant and... moreSospiri was founded by the composer John Duggan and the singer Christopher Watson. We are based in Oxford and many of our younger Singers have gone on to sing professionally in London. We sing a wide range of classical repertoire, from Gregorian Chant and Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works, many written by John Duggan. We have recorded two discs for The Gift of Music and give concerts in Oxford and London, as well as making regular trips to France and Italy.
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West London Chorus
We are a chorus of about 100 Singers performing 3 or 4 major choral works per year. We also sing in some of the most renowned cathedrals in the UK
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St. Colman's Cathedral Chamber Choir
St. Colman's Cathedral Chamber Choir is a long-established Choir from the harbour town of Cobh in the Republic of Ireland. The Choir performs every Sunday evening in the Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Colman's, a majestic building situated on a hill in ... moreSt. Colman's Cathedral Chamber Choir is a long-established Choir from the harbour town of Cobh in the Republic of Ireland. The Choir performs every Sunday evening in the Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Colman's, a majestic building situated on a hill in the town famed for being the last port of call for the Titanic. The membership of the Choir has grown considerably in the last five years and it now boasts more than 30 voices. The Choir is a previous winner at the world famous Cork Choral Festival and has travelled to Vienna, London and Italy to perform at various events. In 2009 the Choir was honored to be asked to sing in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City for the Sunday liturgy. That same year they also performed at Westminster Cathedral. They have been asked back to St. Peter's in July 2013 to perform again. This Easter the Choir performed for the live broadcast of the Good Friday Liturgy and the Easter Vigil on Irish television channel, RTE 1, which was beamed live across the world on the RTE w... less
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Suite de Lorca | The Girl Choir of South Florida
"Suite de Lorca" by Einojuhani Rautavaara. Text by Federico García Lorca.
Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of The Girl Choir of South Florida on Friday, May 18, 2012, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Artistic Directo... more"Suite de Lorca" by Einojuhani Rautavaara. Text by Federico García Lorca.
Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of The Girl Choir of South Florida on Friday, May 18, 2012, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson.
Translated Text:
1. Cancion del Jinete (Song of the Horseman)
Cordoba. Distant and alone.
A black nag, the giant moon,
and olives in my saddlebag.
Even if I know the way,
I never will reach Cordoba.
Over the plain, through the wind,
a black nag, the bloody moon.
The Reaper is watching me
from the tall towers of Cordoba.
Oh, such a long road!
Oh, my valiant nag!
Oh, the Reaper awaits me
before I ever reach Cordoba!
Cordoba. Distant and alone.
2. El Grito (The Scream)
The arc of a scream curves from hill to hill.
Ay! From the olive trees, a black rainbow over the blue night.
Ay! Like a viola's bow, the scream has made the long strings of the wind vibrate.
Ay! (The people of the caves put their ... less
