Posts Tagged ‘choral’ :

Pop-up Symphony

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Magic of the music, of London and of BBC !

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Stille Nacht / Silent Night – Placido Domingo.Ying Huang.Michael Bolton

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A piece performed by our “Artist of the Month” Ying Huang.

Bach B minor Mass

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Talk from TED – Eric Whitacre: A virtual choir 2,000 voices strong

In a moving and madly viral video last year, composer Eric Whitacre led a virtual choir of singers from around the world. He talks through the creative challenges of making music powered by YouTube, and unveils the first 2 minutes of his new work, “Sleep,” with a video choir of 2,052. The full piece premieres April 7 (yes, on YouTube!).

Date: June 15th, 2011
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Paul Mealor: Ubi Caritas et Amor

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One of the pieces mentioned in an “In tune” article titled The Royal Wedding.

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Gondoliers hit the big time

A group of gondoliers could be making a splash in the charts after music bosses took a punt by signing them to a major deal.

Date: May 18th, 2011
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John Rutter: Requiem part 6/7 – The Lord is my shepherd

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John Rutter’s Requiem was performed in Hong Kong on 20th April at the Saint John’s Cathedral.

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Pro Bono lawyers’ choir do justice to songs

Move over the singing Priests… it’s time for the singing lawyers.

Date: April 1st, 2011
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Hilliard Ensemble: Improvising with Jan Garbarek

A choral group known for its early-music repertoire and a saxophonist steeped in the art of improvisation may not be the most likely musical partners. But when the Hilliard Ensemble collaborated with Jan Garbarek for the first time in 1993, the result was Officium, a recording of hauntingly beautiful music that sold more than a million copies.

Date: March 23rd, 2011
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St. Thomas Boys Choir (Thomanerchor) – Bach: St. Matthew Passion

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One of the groups to perform at the Hong Kong Arts Festival.

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