This is a cross-cultural arrangement of the well-known Persian folk song, Navaie (نوایی). It is arranged by Dr. Jeanette Gallant and performed by Mahtab Haghighi (vocalist), Ali Razmi (tar), Bardia Sadeghi (daf, kouzeh, tombak), the Vancouver Iranian Choi...  moreThis is a cross-cultural arrangement of the well-known Persian folk song, Navaie (نوایی). It is arranged by Dr. Jeanette Gallant and performed by Mahtab Haghighi (vocalist), Ali Razmi (tar), Bardia Sadeghi (daf, kouzeh, tombak), the Vancouver Iranian Choir (Taymaz Saba, Conductor) and members of the Vancouver Chamber Choir.  

Vancouver Chamber Choir The Vancouver Chamber Choir is one of Canada’s national treasures, an outstanding professional vocal ensemble noted for its diverse repertoire and performing excellence. The Choir has been performing to audiences at home in...  moreVancouver Chamber Choir The Vancouver Chamber Choir is one of Canada’s national treasures, an outstanding professional vocal ensemble noted for its diverse repertoire and performing excellence. The Choir has been performing to audiences at home in Vancouver and on tour across Canada since it was formed in 1971 by conductor Jon Washburn. International excursions have taken the Vancouver Chamber Choir to the USA, Mexico, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Finland, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine. Honoured with the Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence by Chorus America, the Vancouver Chamber Choir has to its credit countless performances and broadcasts, over 30 recordings and numerous awards. Foremost supporters of Canadian music, Jon Washburn and the Choir have commissioned and premiered more than 250 Canadian choral compositions. Over the years they have sung nearly 3,000 performances of 350 pieces by 120 Canadian composers in addition to...    less

World Premiere of Ivo Antognini's "O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM" for mixed Choir - SATB Vancouver Chamber Choir - Jon Washburn, conductor Christ Church Cathedral - Vancouver Canada

Vancouver Cantata Singers was founded in 1957, and has become one of Canada’s preeminent, award-winning choral ensembles. The Vancouver Choir has become known for technical virtuosity, fine blend and exceptionally high performance standards encompassing 5...  moreVancouver Cantata Singers was founded in 1957, and has become one of Canada’s preeminent, award-winning choral ensembles. The Vancouver Choir has become known for technical virtuosity, fine blend and exceptionally high performance standards encompassing 500 years of choral repertoire. VCS has been awarded the Canada Council’s top prize in choral singing, the Healey Willan Grand Prize, more than any other Choir in the country. Led by Paula Kremer since 2013, VCS also commissions new works from critically acclaimed composers which have led to extremely successful and innovative collaborations with regional and international artists and ensembles.  less

Vancouver Chamber Choir sings Gabriel Fauré's "In Paradisum" from the CD "Finding the Still Point - music for healing" released on Grouse Records. Available at www.VancouverChamberChoir.com

Vancouver Cantata Singers performing live at the Roundhouse Theatre in Vancouver, BC, February 9 2012. Conducted by Eric Hannan.

The Vancouver Thunderbird Chorus was the first men’s barbershop chorus established in the Vancouver area, formed in 1950. We sing four-part harmony a cappella style, working with a repertoire of generally upbeat songs which are familiar to most people. ...  moreThe Vancouver Thunderbird Chorus was the first men’s barbershop chorus established in the Vancouver area, formed in 1950. We sing four-part harmony a cappella style, working with a repertoire of generally upbeat songs which are familiar to most people. We rehearse at St. Faith's Anglican Church, 7284 Cypress Street (at 57th Ave) every Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM. We encourage men who love to sing to visit. For more information please contact us at 604-357-4767, or visit our website, www.ThunderbirdChorus.ca.  less

"Imagining Incense" - Volume 3 and the latest recording by the Vancouver Chamber Choir featuring the choral music of Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer. Visit www.VancouverChamberChoir.com for more information and order details.

The Vancouver Chamber Choir performed Tomas Luis de Victoria's "O magnum mysterium" at Marysburg Assumption Church and Centre of the Arts in Marysburg, Saskatchewan, Canada on Feb 26, 2013. Jon Washburn conducted. You can hear this piece and the entire...  moreThe Vancouver Chamber Choir performed Tomas Luis de Victoria's "O magnum mysterium" at Marysburg Assumption Church and Centre of the Arts in Marysburg, Saskatchewan, Canada on Feb 26, 2013. Jon Washburn conducted. You can hear this piece and the entire tour repertoire performed live at 8pm, Friday March 15, 2013 at Ryerson United Church, 2205 West 45th Ave in Kerrisdale, Vancouver. Tickets for A CAPPELLA PANORAMA are available at the door at 7pm or through Ticketmaster at: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110048E990D79F61?artistid=899635&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=203 For more information visit www.VancouverChamberChoir.com Recorded with permission using an iPhone.  less

Pacifica Singers is a select vocal ensemble, now anticipating its fourth season, which exists as part of the Vancouver Chamber Choir organization. The ensemble performs with Jon Washburn and the Vancouver Chamber Choir on three or four concert programmes ...  morePacifica Singers is a select vocal ensemble, now anticipating its fourth season, which exists as part of the Vancouver Chamber Choir organization. The ensemble performs with Jon Washburn and the Vancouver Chamber Choir on three or four concert programmes each season and also presents one or two independent concerts with its own conductor. Pacifica Singers provides an ideal performance venue for experienced and motivated choral singers whose goal is to make music at a very high level. By providing direct exposure to the world of professional music making, it is an experience of great value for singers intending to make a career in music. Current members live throughout the lower mainland, with many serving as conductors, music educators, and/or professional singers in their communities.  less