Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Hugo Distler's death, two successful vocal ensembles from Leipzig perform together on a single CD for the first time. The three- and four-voice motets recorded by the young ladies of the Sjaella sextet and the five yo...  moreCommemorating the 70th anniversary of Hugo Distler's death, two successful vocal ensembles from Leipzig perform together on a single CD for the first time. The three- and four-voice motets recorded by the young ladies of the Sjaella sextet and the five young gentlemen of the Ensemble Nobiles represent some of the highlights from Distler's choral oeuvre: the Jahrkreis op. 5, and the Geistliche Chormusik op. 12. One of the composer's best-known works, the Totentanz op. 12 no. 2, stands at the heart of this disc. The fourteen motets for Eternity Sunday contained in the Totentanz op. 12 no. 2 were set to music by Hugo Distler and form the work's musical part. Distler accompanies the motets with non-musical verses that narrate a dialogue between death and his numerous victims.While on the present recording some of the victims' roles are spoken by the singers themselves, Heinz-Martin Benecke lends death his charismatic voice. The Totentanztopos is known especially through its pictorial representations of death'...    less

The Beginner’s Guide to Using Vocal Effects PedalsVocal effects pedals are like guitar pedals designed for microphones. They allow you to modify your vocal signal in different ways, like distorting your voice, adding other electronic effects, or eve...

Quinta and a Half is an Israeli mixed a cappella group, consisting of 6 singers. For over 12 years, Quinta.5 has been redefining the limits of the human voice, in a show that captivates the crowd over and over again. Their vocal blend, together with th...  moreQuinta and a Half is an Israeli mixed a cappella group, consisting of 6 singers. For over 12 years, Quinta.5 has been redefining the limits of the human voice, in a show that captivates the crowd over and over again. Their vocal blend, together with their original arrangements create a unique Israeli sound that can be distinguished in every performance, providing a rich musical experience for the Israeli audience. Since the group was formed in 2006 by its founder Doron Ben-Ami, Quinta.5 has achieved great recognition both in Israel and throughout the world, and today is at the forefront of the contemporary a cappella scene in Israel. In 2012 they performed in the Israeli Music Awards (Acum) for the first time, and since then their performance has become one of the recurring acts every year. The group performed in many Israeli well known festivals as well as formal national ceremonies and numerous television shows. In 2015 the group toured in the United States for the first time in celebration of the Isr...    less

Bona Sera Come Stai Core Mio Antonio Scandello (1517-1580) CAMERATA VOCAL Altamiro Bernardes Catedral Metropolitana de Sorocaba Dezembro 2010

The Minutiae Ensemble is a representative ensemble of the Miusica singing school Maribor, which has been uniting 9 female and male singers from all corners of Slovenia since 2016. The ensemble strives to achieve the level of singing that enables recording...  moreThe Minutiae Ensemble is a representative ensemble of the Miusica singing school Maribor, which has been uniting 9 female and male singers from all corners of Slovenia since 2016. The ensemble strives to achieve the level of singing that enables recording of thematically diverse programmes, concert performances in excellent halls and participation in national as well as international music festivals. The artistic director of the ensemble is Robert Feguš...  

The singers are mainly from Carinthia/Austria. The group pursues two main aims: on the one hand to revive old, nearly forgotten Carinthian folk songs, and on the other hand to enrich the Carinthian music scene by new songs and interpretations. The Oktet S...  moreThe singers are mainly from Carinthia/Austria. The group pursues two main aims: on the one hand to revive old, nearly forgotten Carinthian folk songs, and on the other hand to enrich the Carinthian music scene by new songs and interpretations. The Oktet Suha has performed more than 1400 times in Austria and all over Europe, as well as in the USA, Australia, Ukraina, Argentina and Canada. They had lots of tv and radio appearances worldwide. Oktet Suha has released 12 CD ́s since and is the main organizer of the annual cross boarder vocal Festival Suha. Their highlights were the European Award for Folk and Art and the Silver award of the Slovenian Republik.  less

http://www.AlphabetPhotography.com - On Nov.13 2010 unsuspecting shoppers got a big surprise while enjoying their lunch. This video features the voices of Chorus Niagara, Niagara's premiere 100-voice symphonic ensemble. This video has been viewed over 47...  morehttp://www.AlphabetPhotography.com - On Nov.13 2010 unsuspecting shoppers got a big surprise while enjoying their lunch. This video features the voices of Chorus Niagara, Niagara's premiere 100-voice symphonic ensemble. This video has been viewed over 47 million times on Youtube. *You can now purchase the audio from this performance on ITunes, and Amazon.com! Just search "Christmas food court flash mob" or use these direct links http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/handels-messiah-hallelujah/id470752114?i=470752121&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 http://www.amazon.com/Handels-Messiah-Hallelujah-Chorus-Rare-Performance/dp/B005T76AMQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top This flash mob was organized by http://www.AlphabetPhotography.com to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! To learn more about Alphabet Photography Inc. and to receive news and updates join our facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/AlphabetPhotography  less

Found in 1922 by world war survivors as "Männerchor Alberschwende". Restarted in 1948 after being forbidden by the Nazi Regime. Our new name since 2003 :"LIEDERmännerChor Alberschwende". Our conductor...  moreFound in 1922 by world war survivors as "Männerchor Alberschwende". Restarted in 1948 after being forbidden by the Nazi Regime. Our new name since 2003 :"LIEDERmännerChor Alberschwende". Our conductor since 2005: Paul Burtscher  

Would you like to journey deeper into the realm of classic and modern vocal art? Then Pro Vocant is the ensemble for you. Since its foundation in 2007, the Bremen based ensemble has been putting its own spin on the world of music, with interpretations tha...  moreWould you like to journey deeper into the realm of classic and modern vocal art? Then Pro Vocant is the ensemble for you. Since its foundation in 2007, the Bremen based ensemble has been putting its own spin on the world of music, with interpretations that continue to surprise their audiences. Six male solists present the deep yet humorous side of vocal music. Their clarity in sound and expression, the abillity to let music speak for itself, sets them apart. Their individual artistic skills and personalities harmonize into a one of a kind ensemble! Pro Vocants musical interpretation has been well received all over, earning them a third placing at the German A cappella Contest 2012! Pro Vocant cooperates regularly with other artists and groups , ranging from projects with the worldmusician Willy Schwarz, the female ensemble Jinger and Tonic from Melbourne to joint concerts with other vocal groups like VIP und arcanum musicae from Dresden.  less

The Forest City Fire a cappella chorus aims to sing interesting and challenging music with a high level of precision and expertise. It is our belief that a cappella singing can be enjoyed by people from all ages and all walks of life.