The New Chamber Singers

Last Sunday I experienced a special performance by The New Chamber Singers to mark their 25th Anniversary. Advertised as a free concert at the All Saints’ Church on Via Babuino, (just off from the Spanish Steps in Rome) I couldn’t miss it! However, I didn’t know which music would appear in the programme. The New …

Dominus Vobiscum

I love music of a profound nature, that somehow makes my mind conjure the mystical, unknown, interconnectness of life. I find it so life-affirming and comforting to listen to but I’m also particular about what I do like, and this piece is another that just has that special something for me. The lyrics, which translated …

Stabat Mater

The choral work I’m about to share with you is nothing short of terrifying and truly, this is no exaggeration. I started listening to it and the opening singing was relatively easy listening whilst I reflected on the beauty of the Sistine Chapel but then the music turned completely black and I sat up in …

The Joy of Choral Music

There are certain markers that stand out for me in my classical music learning and my greatest so far has been in discovering choral music. I keep sharing pieces of late because they have such a profound effect on me. This weekend, I watched a video where American conductor and composer Eric Whitacre gave a …

Virtual Choir

https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_whitacre_a_virtual_choir_2_000_voices_strong#t-844998 One of the topics I’ve been really interested in of late is choral music and I’ve touched upon Gregorian Chant and the choral pieces of the Middle Ages (O Rubor Sanguinis). I’ve also written about a piece I’ve loved from the Baroque era that was written for the Catholic Church (O Miserere Mei Deus). …