Another great TED talk that informs the practice of choral music, because sound is our life: In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, “We are losing our listening.” In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening — to other people and […]
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Kyrie for Norway
Kyrie for Norway – a musical expression dedicated in loving memory of all the people who passed away on July 22 in Oslo and Utoya. As the video below will tell you, the following piece of music was written and a choir was formed to perform and produce the work in 48 hours. Words […]
Excellent video
The most boring videos of choral concerts are shots of the whole stage static throughout. This is an amazingly-produced video, mixing rehearsal shots, stills, effects, and concert footage. http://youtu.be/vbSsd-on2UE
John Muehleisen: Da Pacem
This piece was one of the “hidden gems” (works which deserve to be performed more often) suggested by panelists at the Chorus America conference last month. http://youtu.be/3iGAky2jyvs
Estonians sing Japanese music
Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, Tallinn, singing Ave Regina coelorum by Japanese composer and conductor Ko Matsushita. http://youtu.be/eufyAOiG1Kg
Train
A classic from the King’s Singers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChgvPTVpbzs