In this week’s show, your new host Nick Halley takes you on a trip across 500 years of choral music, showing how a single text can run through centuries of musical growth and change. You’ll hear wonderful performances from Vancouver’s Musica Intima and the Belgian based group the Huelgas Ensemble.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013
AUGUSTE DESCARRIES, UN MUSICIEN QUÉBÉCOIS À REDÉCOUVRIR Concert de lancement du disque de ses œuvres religieuses
Dans un premier temps, la Société québécoise de recherche en musique présentera la musicologue bien connue Marie-Thérèse Lefebvre et la pianiste Gabrielle Beaudry dans une conférence intitulée « Auguste Descarries, le plus russe des compositeurs québécois ». Par la suite, les mélomanes auront le plaisir d’entendre pour la première fois en concert depuis plus de 50 ans les œuvres religieuses pour chœur, solistes et orgue écrites par le compositeur alors qu’il était maître de chapelle à Saint-Viateur, soit entre 1938 et 1958. Ils pourront également se procurer le récent enregistrement (sur Espace 21) de ces mêmes œuvres, auquel des artistes rompus aux musiques les plus exigeantes ont prêté leur concours.
En effet, Les Chantres Musiciens et Les Filles de l’île, sous la direction de Gilbert Patenaude, ont su relever tous les défis que présentaient les œuvres chorales du maître. Quant aux motets pour voix solo et orgue, ils sont rendus avec la plus grande expressivité par les sopranos Stéphanie Lessard (pour l’enregistrement) et Samantha Louis-Jean (pour le concert), la mezzo-soprano Claudine Ledoux, le baryton Vincent Ranallo et le baryton-basse Normand Richard. Hélène Panneton est à l’orgue Casavant 1913. Ces interprètes redonneront en concert le répertoire enregistré précédemment dans l’église. En prime, les éditions du Nouveau Théâtre Musical lanceront la toute première édition de la Messe des Morts de Descarries.
Le 11 octobre 2013 marque donc un jalon important dans la redécouverte d’un musicien d’envergure, prix d’Europe en 1921, formé à Paris pendant huit ans, actif à son retour au pays à titre de compositeur, professeur, concertiste, conférencier, maître de chapelle et organiste. Auguste Descarries resurgit comme une pièce manquante dans le paysage musical des années 1930 à 1960 au Québec, auquel il aura apporté une contribution remarquable.
Date : 11 octobre 2013
19 h – conférence sur Auguste Descarries, entrée libre
20 h – concert des œuvres religieuses d’Auguste Descarries
lancement du disque sur Espace 21;
lancement de la Messe des Morts aux éditions du Nouveau Théâtre Musical.
Lieu : Entrée au concert : 20 $ ● 13 ans et moins : gratuit
Billets en vente au presbytère de Saint-Viateur d’Outremont, 183 avenue Bloomfield, Montréal
Réservation de billets : admadinfo@gmail.com
Association pour la diffusion de la musique d’Auguste Descarries (ADMAD)www.associationaugustedescarries.com
Friday, September 6, 2013
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Nick Halley Sunday September 8th, 2013 9:05 - 10:00 am, (9:35 - 10:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2
Choral Concert welcomes Nick Halley
Tune in to CBC Radio 2 on Sunday, September 8, at 9:00 a.m. to hear the debut of Nick Halley, the new host of Choral Concert.
Halley has been steeped in choral music from time he was born. He was brought up surrounded by choral music through his father, the choral composer, organist and conductor Paul Halley. Nick continues the family tradition, directing both Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir as well as the King's Chorus in Halifax, N.S.
On this week's show, Nick will bring you a stirring rendition of Hugh Parry's I was Glad with the Westminster Abbey Choir and a heartfelt performance of Purcell's Hear my Prayer with the Ottawa Bach Choir.
Tune in to CBC Radio 2 on Sunday, September 8, at 9:00 a.m. to hear the debut of Nick Halley, the new host of Choral Concert.
Halley has been steeped in choral music from time he was born. He was brought up surrounded by choral music through his father, the choral composer, organist and conductor Paul Halley. Nick continues the family tradition, directing both Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir as well as the King's Chorus in Halifax, N.S.
On this week's show, Nick will bring you a stirring rendition of Hugh Parry's I was Glad with the Westminster Abbey Choir and a heartfelt performance of Purcell's Hear my Prayer with the Ottawa Bach Choir.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting, motions proposed for this meeting, reports of the President and Treasurer, draft audited financial statements, and candidate information for the Nominations Committee vacancy will be circulated with the link for electronic voting on Tuesday, September 17.
In addition to online voting, members may join the teleconference by dialing 1.877.278.7443, and entering passcode 2099883. Please notify Erin Bustin of your intent to join the teleconference, by emailing accc@choralcanada.org, no later than Friday, September 20 at 12:00 pm EST.
Avis d’assemblée générale annuelle
Le mardi 17 septembre, nous diffuserons, avec le lien pour le vote électronique, le procès-verbal de la dernière assemblée générale annuelle, les motions proposées pour cette AGA, les rapports du président et du trésorier, l’ébauche des états financiers vérifiés et les renseignements sur le candidat nommé au poste à pourvoir au comité de mise en candidature.
En plus de voter en ligne, les membres sont invités à participer à la téléconférence en composant le 1.877.278.7443 et en entrant le mot de passe 2099883. Veuillez informer Erin Bustin de votre intention de participer à la téléconférence en lui envoyant un courriel à accc@choralcanada.org d’ici 12 h HNE le vendredi 20 septembre.
Vancouver Chamber Choir Auditions Saturday, September 21, 2013
The Vancouver Chamber Choir is a fully professional choir of 20 experienced, well-trained singers. The key activities of the Choir include a subscription series that is unique in Vancouver, extensive touring in Canada and abroad, broadcasting live concerts, recording, commissioning and premiering new choral compositions, and presenting four to five educational programs throughout each season. The Choir demands a major commitment of time and needs to be the singers' top priority.
The Vancouver Chamber Choir usually rehearses on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. A list of substitute singers is maintained; these people may also be used to augment the Choir if a larger group is needed.
An audition lasts approximately one half hour and singers will be required to sing three or four pieces in different styles and languages. There will also be an interview with Jon Washburn. A formal résumé is required. Singers are expected to provide their own accompanist for the audition.
Contact Catherine for an appointment at catherinelaub@hotmail.com
Thursday, August 29, 2013
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, September 1, 2013 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2
Peter Togni passes on the torch
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will say goodbye to Choral Concert. Peter is moving on to devote himself full time to musical composition and performance.
On this show Peter will be spinning some of his favourite discs from years past as well as looking forward. You will hear some of his all time favourites along with some wonderful new releases appearing this fall.
Peter will also introduce you to the new host of Choral Concert, a man who has a deep knowledge and love of choral music as well being a bright, young and talented conductor – Nick Halley.
You will hear the Lady Cove Women’s Choir from St John’s, the great British quartet, the Hilliard ensemble, and a brilliant performance of a Charpentier mass performed by the Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montreal.
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will say goodbye to Choral Concert. Peter is moving on to devote himself full time to musical composition and performance.
On this show Peter will be spinning some of his favourite discs from years past as well as looking forward. You will hear some of his all time favourites along with some wonderful new releases appearing this fall.
Peter will also introduce you to the new host of Choral Concert, a man who has a deep knowledge and love of choral music as well being a bright, young and talented conductor – Nick Halley.
You will hear the Lady Cove Women’s Choir from St John’s, the great British quartet, the Hilliard ensemble, and a brilliant performance of a Charpentier mass performed by the Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montreal.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, August 25, 2013 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.
In this encore edition of the program, 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.
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.
In this encore edition of the program, 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.
Friday, August 16, 2013
The Atlantic Voices Choral Composition Contest 2013
The deadline for submissions is midnight, October 31, 2013. Get your entries in!
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, August 18, 2013 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2
Deep, rich and glowing: The Music of Russia on Choral Concert
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will lead us into the depth of the Russian choral 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.
One piece that stands out as the cornerstone of Russian choral repertoire is the Rachmaninoff Vespers, or the All Night Vigil. Written by the man well known for his virtuosic and flamboyant piano concertos, this is a piece that is in direct contrast, it’s a deeply reflective work that evokes the power of the Russian orthodox service. Rachmaninoff wrote the entire work in old Slavonic, using melodic material taken directly from ancient Russian chants.
In this encore edition of the program, you will hear the great St Petersburg Chamber Choir doing selections from the Rachmaninoff, but you will also hear more Russian and Russian influenced music from the Vancouver Chamber Choir, the Lege Artis Choir and the Exultate Chamber Singers.
This week on Choral Concert Peter Togni will lead us into the depth of the Russian choral 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.
One piece that stands out as the cornerstone of Russian choral repertoire is the Rachmaninoff Vespers, or the All Night Vigil. Written by the man well known for his virtuosic and flamboyant piano concertos, this is a piece that is in direct contrast, it’s a deeply reflective work that evokes the power of the Russian orthodox service. Rachmaninoff wrote the entire work in old Slavonic, using melodic material taken directly from ancient Russian chants.
In this encore edition of the program, you will hear the great St Petersburg Chamber Choir doing selections from the Rachmaninoff, but you will also hear more Russian and Russian influenced music from the Vancouver Chamber Choir, the Lege Artis Choir and the Exultate Chamber Singers.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, August 11, 2013 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2
Music from northern lands for hot summer days
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 with bright and intense light for the brief, beautiful summer.
Northern countries, including Canada, all have very strong choral traditions. Perhaps it is because singing together brings warmth, light and hope.
In this encore edition of Choral Concert you will hear music to cool off the heat of the summer 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.
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 with bright and intense light for the brief, beautiful summer.
Northern countries, including Canada, all have very strong choral traditions. Perhaps it is because singing together brings warmth, light and hope.
In this encore edition of Choral Concert you will hear music to cool off the heat of the summer 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.
Friday, August 2, 2013
CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, August 4, 2013 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.
In this encore edition of the program, 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.
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.
In this encore edition of the program, 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.
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