In Hora Sexta was born as a chamber choir in 2002. From the beginning our intention was to establish a dialog between Ancient vocal music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods and contemporary music from the 20th and 21st centuries. As the vocal requir...  moreIn Hora Sexta was born as a chamber choir in 2002. From the beginning our intention was to establish a dialog between Ancient vocal music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods and contemporary music from the 20th and 21st centuries. As the vocal requirements of this aim are very important, we pay special attention to the musical and technical preparation of our programmes, in order to provide high quality performances. Our repertory includes Ancient and contemporary music and works from composers such as Claudio Monteverdi, William Byrd, Heinrich Schütz, Tomás Luis de Victoria, Thomas Tallis, Vicente Goicoechea, Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, Vytautas Miskinis, Zoltán Kodaly, Samuel Barber, Benjamin Britten, Astor Piazzolla and Marcos Leite. In Hora Sexta has regularly taken part in the musical series of concerts organized by Madrid town council and other Spanish institutions since 2003. We have been on tour in Canarias, Barcelona, Valencia, Toledo or La Granja de San Ildefonso. We have also taken par...    less

This work served as the finale for The Vocal Art Ensemble's 5th Anniversary "GODAI--Choral Music Summoning the Five Ancient Elements" concerts, at once representing 'Void' which is both nothing and everything. This also served to encore each of the instru...  moreThis work served as the finale for The Vocal Art Ensemble's 5th Anniversary "GODAI--Choral Music Summoning the Five Ancient Elements" concerts, at once representing 'Void' which is both nothing and everything. This also served to encore each of the instrumental ensembles involved in the concert program.  

Schola Cantorum performs Bjørn Morten Christophersens piece Oak & Mayfly, where a poor little mayfly has a conversation with an Ancient oak about time, life and the meaning of it all. Get highres music files from 2L: https://shop.klicktrack.com/2l/46820...  moreSchola Cantorum performs Bjørn Morten Christophersens piece Oak & Mayfly, where a poor little mayfly has a conversation with an Ancient oak about time, life and the meaning of it all. Get highres music files from 2L: https://shop.klicktrack.com/2l/468204 Find more about Schola Cantorum: http://scholacantorum.no/ Conducted by Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl Music by Bjørn Morten Christophersen Video by Frigge Fri http://www.friggefri.com/ Recording by Morten Lindberg/2L, edited by Jørn Simenstad Lyrics based on a poem by H. C. Andersen Dancers: Silvia Selvini & Alexander Stæger The video is a part of the project Digital dissemination of Norwegian contemporary choir music. It is supported financially by Furestiftelsen. OAK AND MAYFLY Growing, stretching, widening, craving Towered past in a mighty crown Flying, gliding, dancing, living Thousands of moments in blissful play Flying, gliding, dancing, living - and die Rustling leaves: Good night, good night Poor little mayfly, too short a ...    less

Procession, Wolcum Yole!, There is No Rose Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith: Director Jacqueline Goring, Harp recorded on Dec 5, 2015 'The 7 Joys of Christmas - Carols Ancient and Modern' recorded by Rick Harper www.cantoresceleste...  moreProcession, Wolcum Yole!, There is No Rose Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith: Director Jacqueline Goring, Harp recorded on Dec 5, 2015 'The 7 Joys of Christmas - Carols Ancient and Modern' recorded by Rick Harper www.cantorescelestes.com http://www.facebook.com/CantoresCelestes http://www.youtube.com/user/cantorescelestes http://twitter.com/Cantores_Choir  

O Mary, Where is your baby? by Gwyn Arch from 'Born in Bethlehem' Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith: Director Ellen Meyer: Pianist Angela Peters: Soloist recorded on Dec 5, 2015 'The 7 Joys of Christmas - Carols Ancient and Modern'...  moreO Mary, Where is your baby? by Gwyn Arch from 'Born in Bethlehem' Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith: Director Ellen Meyer: Pianist Angela Peters: Soloist recorded on Dec 5, 2015 'The 7 Joys of Christmas - Carols Ancient and Modern' recorded by Rick Harper www.cantorescelestes.com http://www.facebook.com/CantoresCelestes http://www.youtube.com/user/cantorescelestes http://twitter.com/Cantores_Choir  

Sim Shalom (Grant Peace) for Cantor and Choir was commissioned from Composer Gilad Hochman (1982) by Park Avenue Synagogue in 2018 for the album Heritage. The work evokes the past, interweaving characteristics of Ancient music with traditional, flourish...  moreSim Shalom (Grant Peace) for Cantor and Choir was commissioned from Composer Gilad Hochman (1982) by Park Avenue Synagogue in 2018 for the album Heritage. The work evokes the past, interweaving characteristics of Ancient music with traditional, flourished Hazzanut, all laid upon a contemporary foundation. Azi Schwartz, Cantor RIAS Kammerchor Berlin Colin Fowler, Music Director Justin Doyle, Conductor Recording Producer: Florian B. Schmidt Video Editing: Tami Shaham lyrics Grant peace to the world, goodness and blessing, Grace, love, and compassion for us and for all the people Israel. Bless us, our creator, united as one, with Your presence; by that light, Adonai our God, You have given us a guide to life, the love of kindness, generosity, blessing, compassion, life and peace. May it please You to bless Your people Israel at every season and at all times with Your gift of peace. Blessed are You, Adonai, who blessed Your people Israel with Peace.  less

Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith: Director Jacqueline Goring, Harp recorded on Dec 5, 2015 'The 7 Joys of Christmas - Carols Ancient and Modern' recorded by Rick Harper www.cantorescelestes.com http://www.facebook.com/CantoresCelestes...  moreCantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith: Director Jacqueline Goring, Harp recorded on Dec 5, 2015 'The 7 Joys of Christmas - Carols Ancient and Modern' recorded by Rick Harper www.cantorescelestes.com http://www.facebook.com/CantoresCelestes http://www.youtube.com/user/cantoresc... http://twitter.com/Cantores_Choir  

Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith: Director The Pope Joans recorded on Dec 5, 2015 'The 7 Joys of Christmas - Carols Ancient and Modern' recorded by Rick Harper www.cantorescelestes.com http://www.facebook.com/CantoresCelestes http://...  moreCantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith: Director The Pope Joans recorded on Dec 5, 2015 'The 7 Joys of Christmas - Carols Ancient and Modern' recorded by Rick Harper www.cantorescelestes.com http://www.facebook.com/CantoresCelestes http://www.youtube.com/user/cantorescelestes http://twitter.com/Cantores_Choir