Tag Archives: choral music

The Tallis Scholars Sing Josquin

Posted on 27th July 2018 by Robert

Josquin des Pres (1450?-1521) was born Josquin Lebloitte, either in Hainault (modern Belgium) or in France. (The “des Pres” was a nickname, as they understood such things in the fifteenth century.) He seems to have been a choirboy at Saint-Quentin … Continue reading →

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Oslo Kammerkor’s Kyst, Kust, Coast; Voces Nordicae’s Nordic Voices

Posted on 24th March 2018 by Robert

The Olso Kammerkor, based in the Uranienborg Church in Oslo, is an internationally known chorus with an extraordinarily wide repertoire, ranging from Gregorian chant to jazz and folk music. The group has been most widely recognized for its translations of … Continue reading →

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George Frideric Handel’s Messiah

Posted on 12th December 2017 by Robert

Handel’s Messiah is without doubt the most often-performed work from the baroque canon, to the extent that every December sees concerts organized by symphonies, choruses, churches, and even sing-alongs staged by volunteers. Think about it: it’s almost one word: Handelsmessiah. … Continue reading →

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