At the conclusion of an August 31 concert at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI observed: “Music is a privileged language for communicating the Church’s faith.” Pope Benedict spoke after a performance of sacred music organized by Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci, the retired director of the Sistine Chapel choir. After thanking the performers, the Pope offered a […]
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Argentina’s first gospel choir
By Sarah Childress Chorus sings spirituals down in South America. 26 American gospel: an inspiration in Argentina (Rick Diamond/Getty Images) Check out this heart-warming video of Argentina’s first gospel choir. The members — men and women — sing in English, and try to emulate the sound, style and moves of American gospel choirs. They […]
Oregon Bach Fest names new artistic director
By David Stabler Matthew Halls, 35, a bright British conductor who comes out of the early music movement, will replace founder Helmuth Rilling as artistic director at the Oregon Bach Festival at the end of the 2013 season. Rilling, who led the 17-day festival since its founding in 1970, will remain with the University of […]
Princeton Pro Musica: Sing with us!
Princeton Pro Musica, a community chorus of 100 singers including volunteer singers and a core of professionals, has openings for experienced singers in all voice parts for its 2011-2012 concert season. Tenor and basses are especially needed. Auditions for Princeton Pro Musica’s 2011-2012 concert season are currently being scheduled. Singers may write to , […]
INTERKULTUR presents itself at big trade meeting
Cincinnati introduces itself in Dortmund – German choir singers will be consolidated In Germany roughly 2.4 million people officially sing in choirs. Further hundreds of thousands are coming together in choirs that are not organized in a choral association. INTERKULTUR, well-known as organizer of choir competitions in an international framework for more than 20 […]
VOICES Chorale: Singing and Touring Opportunities in 2011-2012 Concert Seasobn!
VOICES Chorale, one of the area’s outstanding choruses with over 60 members performing regularly in the Princeton area and Bucks County, PA, has openings in all voice parts for its 2011-2012 concert season. Tenor and basses are especially needed. A few openings in Sotto Voce, the chamber chorus, are also available. Familiarity with music reading […]