
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Nudity for Opera Buffs

World Choir Games in Ohio draw 15,000 participants
The world's largest and most prominent choir competition is coming to a close in southwest Ohio.
Organizers behind the World Choir Games
in Cincinnati say several major events have sold out during the last
week and a half as they now prepare to award several groups Friday in a
variety of categories including barbershop and show choir.The games began July 4 and will have featured 15,000 participants from more than 60 countries. It's the first time the games, held every two years, have been hosted in the United States. More
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
'Flash Choir' Debuts Philip Glass Piece in Times Square
At first, the tourists passing through Times Square were
captivated by the giant video screens hanging overhead and the usual
chaos of midtown. But soon they moved their attention, and cell phone
cameras, to the “flash choir” that had formed in the pedestrian island
at Father Duffy Square as part of Make Music Day on June 21.
Between hugs and introductory handshakes, famed choral
conductor Kent Tritle handed out signs atop sticks that said “Bass” and
“Sopranos.” Prompted by a call to action
from NPR, the singers organized into their vocal groups and quickly
scanned the score for “The New Rule,” a new choral piece by Philip Glass
commissioned by NPR. Without any auditions, these amateur and
professional singers, perhaps even a few pedestrians swept up in the
moment, would all be part of its world premiere. Read More & Watch the Video Here
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