This new recital series, designed by OCS Artistic Director Jordan de Souza to compliment the Main Choral Series, will feature both rising stars and celebrated vocal artists in an exploration of the human voice. The inaugural recital on October 15 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will feature two of the hottest young talents on today's Canadian classical music scene, bass-baritone Philippe Sly and pianist Jordan de Souza, in an intimate evening of musical conversation and glorious treasurers for the voice.
Please call us at 613-725-2560 or visit ottawachoralsociety.com for more information on our new season.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, September 2, 2012 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2
Old Music, New Music and nothing in between
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will bring us some of the earliest choral works known, but he will also bring us some 20th century choral classics. It’s either old or new, but nothing in between.
There’s a wonderful similarity between these two worlds, as if for many composers the complexity of the music of the 18th and 19th century just disappeared in the 20th, and the celebration of simplicity became the common ground between the old and the new. From the music of Hildegard von Bingen, the earliest known composer of western music to the contemporary sounds of Jan Garbareck and his improvising saxophone, choral concert will span one thousand years in a few moments.
You will also hear the music of Josquin Des Pres, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Thomas Tallis and Carl Orff.
Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, there are 10 classical streams, available 24 / 7. You can also check out the Choral Concert blog plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will bring us some of the earliest choral works known, but he will also bring us some 20th century choral classics. It’s either old or new, but nothing in between.
There’s a wonderful similarity between these two worlds, as if for many composers the complexity of the music of the 18th and 19th century just disappeared in the 20th, and the celebration of simplicity became the common ground between the old and the new. From the music of Hildegard von Bingen, the earliest known composer of western music to the contemporary sounds of Jan Garbareck and his improvising saxophone, choral concert will span one thousand years in a few moments.
You will also hear the music of Josquin Des Pres, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Thomas Tallis and Carl Orff.
Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, there are 10 classical streams, available 24 / 7. You can also check out the Choral Concert blog plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.
Friday, August 24, 2012
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, August 26, 2012 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2
Music from the USA
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will bring us music from the USA.
With the international prevalence of composers like Eric Whitacre, Philip Glass and Samuel Barber, the distinct beauty of American music has touched the world. It’s a sound that could be described as settled, but somehow not content. There is an edge in that glorious beauty that somehow reflects a nation still defining its artistic voice to the rest of the world.
You will hear the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Choir of New College Oxford, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and the Los Angeles Master Choral and Orchestra.
Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, there are 10 classical streams, available 24 / 7. You can also check out the Choral Concert blog plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will bring us music from the USA.
With the international prevalence of composers like Eric Whitacre, Philip Glass and Samuel Barber, the distinct beauty of American music has touched the world. It’s a sound that could be described as settled, but somehow not content. There is an edge in that glorious beauty that somehow reflects a nation still defining its artistic voice to the rest of the world.
You will hear the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Choir of New College Oxford, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and the Los Angeles Master Choral and Orchestra.
Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, there are 10 classical streams, available 24 / 7. You can also check out the Choral Concert blog plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Ottawa Choral Society Names New Artistic Team
Following an extensive search, OCS President Jim Howse recently announced that Montreal-based Jordan de Souza has been named Conductor and Artistic Director of the Ottawa Choral Society and Kevin Reeves, Resident Chorus Master. Howse said, “ We are delighted to have two such outstanding choral musicians leading the choir. The board is extremely pleased to have been able to attract Mr. de Souza who, at twenty-four, is already in great demand and is on a fast track to becoming one of Canada’s most visionary and exciting music directors. At the same time, we are very happy to be continuing the important long-term relationship the choir has developed with Mr. Reeves whose skill in choral training has proven invaluable to the choir in past seasons.” From Edmonton, where he is currently preparing Ariadne auf Naxos, Mr. de Souza said, “It is an honour to be appointed the new leader of the OCS as successor to Matthew Larkin, and it is with great pleasure that I begin my term, alongside Kevin Reeves, this fall: eager to continue and develop the tradition that has long distinguished this outstanding organization. I look forward to getting to know each of the Society's members personally and to engaging with the choir’s patrons. Together we will continue the evolution that keeps the OCS relevant, thriving, and bold in its endeavours.”
Friday, August 17, 2012
Phoenix Chamber Choir Announces New Artistic Director: Dr. Graeme Langager
Following the 2011-2012 season Phoenix embarked upon an international search for a new Artistic Director, searching for that single person to lead us into the 2012-2013 season and beyond. We were looking for an innately musical soul, with a compelling vision for our organization – someone with formidable drive, singular talent, and a deeply passionate heart.
The Phoenix Chamber Choir is pleased to announce our new conductor and artistic director: Dr. Graeme Langager
With a career spanning four degrees (including a Doctorate in Conducting from the prestigious Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and a degree in Jazz Studies from our very own Capilano College), and 18 years of experience directing community choirs and collegiate choral ensembles, Graeme Langager brings a wealth of experience, vibrant leadership style, and an enthusiasm for performing the finest choral repertoire with nuance, brilliance, sensitivity, and heart.
"I am thrilled to be appointed as Phoenix’s new Artistic Director," said Graeme, "and am eager to begin my work with this amazing group of talented individuals. Phoenix has a long tradition of excellence, and I am honoured to be joining them as conductor."
AUDITIONS will be held Tuesday, August 28, 7:00-10:00 pm at the Carousel Theatre Society. Auditions will be 15 minutes in length; please prepare a short selection of your choice to sing a capella. To reserve an audition time, please email Graeme Langager at director@phoenixchamberchoir.bc.ca
For more information:
info@phoenixchamberchoir.bc.ca
www.phoenixchamberchoir.bc.ca
www.facebook.com/PhoenixChamberChoir
The Phoenix Chamber Choir is pleased to announce our new conductor and artistic director: Dr. Graeme Langager
With a career spanning four degrees (including a Doctorate in Conducting from the prestigious Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and a degree in Jazz Studies from our very own Capilano College), and 18 years of experience directing community choirs and collegiate choral ensembles, Graeme Langager brings a wealth of experience, vibrant leadership style, and an enthusiasm for performing the finest choral repertoire with nuance, brilliance, sensitivity, and heart.
"I am thrilled to be appointed as Phoenix’s new Artistic Director," said Graeme, "and am eager to begin my work with this amazing group of talented individuals. Phoenix has a long tradition of excellence, and I am honoured to be joining them as conductor."
AUDITIONS will be held Tuesday, August 28, 7:00-10:00 pm at the Carousel Theatre Society. Auditions will be 15 minutes in length; please prepare a short selection of your choice to sing a capella. To reserve an audition time, please email Graeme Langager at director@phoenixchamberchoir.bc.ca
For more information:
info@phoenixchamberchoir.bc.ca
www.phoenixchamberchoir.bc.ca
www.facebook.com/PhoenixChamberChoir
Thursday, August 16, 2012
YOUNG COMPOSERS’ COMPETITION Entry deadline: February 18, 2013
The competition is open to young composers from any country. Entries will be judged in three age categories with special awards for the best submissions by BC residents. Entries will be assessed on originality, craftsmanship of the music and, where appropriate, the words. Finalist compositions will be performed at the Vancouver Chamber Choir concert Youth & Music on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Ryerson United Church in Vancouver, BC.
For more information, please email info@vancouverchamberchoir.com or visit www.vancouverchamberchoir.com.
Application form: http://www.vancouverchamberchoir.com/YCC.pdf
NATIONAL CONDUCTORS’ SYMPOSIUM 2013
February 4 – 9, 2013
Entry deadline: November 19, 2012
The Vancouver Chamber Choir’s 33rd Annual National Conductors’ Symposium is an opportunity to take part in master-classes as a conductor or observer. Learn choral techniques, conducting gesture, score interpretation and more. Each conductor will conduct before an audience, as part of the Choir’s regular concert season.
For more information, please email info@vancouverchamberchoir.com or visit www.vancouverchamberchoir.com
Download the brochure here:
http://www.vancouverchamberchoir.com/NCS.pdf
Florilège Vocal de Tours 2013 International choral music competition National competition
We are pleased to inform you that the rules and registration form of the next Florilège Vocal are available and downloadable from our website.
Florilège Vocal de Tours 2013 Concours international de chant choral Concours national
Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer que les règlements et bulletins d'inscription du prochain Florilège Vocal sont disponibles et téléchargeables sur notre site Internet.
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2
Music from Russia
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will lead us into the sounds of the Russian music tradition. Some of the deepest and most beautiful choral music comes from Russia, it’s a rich and glowing tradition that sets an incredibly high standard for the rest of the world to follow.
You will hear the St Petersburg Chamber Choir, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and the Exultate Chamber Singers.
Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, there are 10 classical streams, available 24 / 7. You can also check out the Choral Concert blog plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will lead us into the sounds of the Russian music tradition. Some of the deepest and most beautiful choral music comes from Russia, it’s a rich and glowing tradition that sets an incredibly high standard for the rest of the world to follow.
You will hear the St Petersburg Chamber Choir, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and the Exultate Chamber Singers.
Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, there are 10 classical streams, available 24 / 7. You can also check out the Choral Concert blog plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, August 12, 2012 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2
Music from Northern Lands
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will take us to the cool, spacious world of the north.
There is a wonderful and mysterious quality in the music that comes from cultures that live with the cold and dark for many months of the year, and then celebrate the bright and intense light of the brief summer.
Northern countries, including Canada, all have very strong choral traditions. Perhaps it is because singing together brings warmth, light and hope.
You will hear music from Finland, Norway, Estonia, Russia and of course – Canada. Choirs will include the Helsinki University Chorus, the Elora Festival Singers, the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble, the Swedish Chamber Choir, and the Chorovaya Akademia.
Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, there are 10 classical streams, available 24 / 7. You can also check out the Choral Concert blog plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will take us to the cool, spacious world of the north.
There is a wonderful and mysterious quality in the music that comes from cultures that live with the cold and dark for many months of the year, and then celebrate the bright and intense light of the brief summer.
Northern countries, including Canada, all have very strong choral traditions. Perhaps it is because singing together brings warmth, light and hope.
You will hear music from Finland, Norway, Estonia, Russia and of course – Canada. Choirs will include the Helsinki University Chorus, the Elora Festival Singers, the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble, the Swedish Chamber Choir, and the Chorovaya Akademia.
Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, there are 10 classical streams, available 24 / 7. You can also check out the Choral Concert blog plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
An Invitation to Celebrate Britten 100
Benjamin Britten's 100th birthday is on 22 November 2013. The official Britten
100 celebrations start in September 2012 and end in August 2014, to
include the concert seasons either side of the centenary year 2013.
Britten 100 is an inclusive branding developed by the Britten–Pears Foundation to link together the many activities that will mark the centenary of the composer in 2013. The official centenary website is now live at www.britten100.org. The website includes an events database that can help you publicise any relevant activities you might be planning during the centenary period.
Any organisation planning Britten performances or other relevant activities between September 2012 and August 2014 is warmly invited to use the Britten 100 events database to help spread the word, to use our official Britten 100 logo and download our other free online resources. We look forward to hearing about Britten centenary events from every part of the world and from organisations large and small.
Please email or call us at The Red House: info@britten100.org or +44 (0)1728 451700.
Britten 100 is an inclusive branding developed by the Britten–Pears Foundation to link together the many activities that will mark the centenary of the composer in 2013. The official centenary website is now live at www.britten100.org. The website includes an events database that can help you publicise any relevant activities you might be planning during the centenary period.
Any organisation planning Britten performances or other relevant activities between September 2012 and August 2014 is warmly invited to use the Britten 100 events database to help spread the word, to use our official Britten 100 logo and download our other free online resources. We look forward to hearing about Britten centenary events from every part of the world and from organisations large and small.
Please email or call us at The Red House: info@britten100.org or +44 (0)1728 451700.
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, August 5, 2012 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2
German Romantics
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will lead us into the deep waters of the 19th century German romantics, where we will wallow in the creative tension between passion and intellect. This is the period of the great German masters, where the ideal was to create a new synthesis of art, philosophy and science.
You will hear Brahms, Schubert, Reinberger, and Mendelssohn performed by some of the best choirs from across Canada and around the world – including the Vancouver Cantata Singers, the West Coast Mennonite Chamber Choir, the Corydon Singers and the Monteverdi Choir.
Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, there are 10 classical streams, available 24 / 7. You can also check out the Choral Concert blog plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will lead us into the deep waters of the 19th century German romantics, where we will wallow in the creative tension between passion and intellect. This is the period of the great German masters, where the ideal was to create a new synthesis of art, philosophy and science.
You will hear Brahms, Schubert, Reinberger, and Mendelssohn performed by some of the best choirs from across Canada and around the world – including the Vancouver Cantata Singers, the West Coast Mennonite Chamber Choir, the Corydon Singers and the Monteverdi Choir.
Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, there are 10 classical streams, available 24 / 7. You can also check out the Choral Concert blog plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.
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