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MYVoice: Knights & Troubadours REVIEWS!

April 28, 2012 | 3:41 PM

Were you at MYVoice: Knights & Troubadours? We'd love to hear what you thought!

Submit your review here.

Here's the reviews that have come in so far:


What an amazing concert, entertaining, energetic and thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you!

Kathy McAdam


From the opening moments when all the boys thundered in to "Rest For A Soul" to the haunting "Old Abram Brown" an on to the heartfelt "Danny Boy" the MYVoice concert was a treat from beginning to end. To see so many young men working so well together and obviously with great pleasure was a wonderful thing. Later, they really got to have fun with their silly and boisterous versions of "Men In Tights" - TIGHT tights! and "Knights of the Round Table"..."A Wand'ring Minstrel" even had a hilarious "king of the world!" Titanic moment - very funny and charming stuff. The concert flew by with not a boring moment and having members of Chor Leoni join in to perform several of their pieces and a big group sing was just glorious...how nice for the young men to see how incredible men's voices can be. A wonderful evening.

A. Henry


A moving concert from start to end. They came charging in, making a statement of their "wildness" and energy. What a riot! A good range of musical styles and repertoire, well-chosen to showcase the singers in their best light...a growth from two groups to three this year...even better organized than last year...an uplifting experience that would probably be remembered by these young men and boys for life...Well done, MYVoice and Chor Leoni!

Mary Yan

My Voice is a wonderful program. My son sang in the Vancouver chapter and had a terrific experience. I asked him what he liked best: the music and that "everyone spoke to each other". I am delighted by the education he's had. As for the concert, I loved hearing from the separate chapters and the mix of straight and silly songs. I also really appreciated Chor Leoni's presence: what a great model for the boys to see and hear. Thanks for this.

Tasha


The event was excellent, in terms of talent and repertoire. There were some outstanding voices! Thank you for bringing these young men forward, and I look forward to hearing more from them .... hopefully among the ranks of Chor Leoni itself!

Jack Wood


Great concert! And how impressive to see teenagers able to laugh at themselves with such wit and good humor!

Megan Tallard


Excellent show. It is gratifying to see and hear so many young men participating in the MyVoice program.

Fiona Galvani

- enjoyed the MYVoice concert last evening. It's a tremendous opportunity for young men in our community!

G.Springnatic


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Rebirth Reviews

April 15, 2012 | 11:46 AM

Thank you to everyone that was part of our Rebirth audience yesterday. You were engaged and enthusiastic and it was a joy to sing for you! We'd love to hear your thoughts so click here to add your review of Rebirth!


Here's the reviews that have come in so far:

It was truly an evening to remember forever. How you do it over and over again and with every concert surpassing the previous(if that is possible) is really a mystery. What a joy to sit and listen to such incredible voices - wonderful music selections and the very best of conductors. Thank you so much for the many many years of superb music making. How fortunate we are to be able to attend your concerts, we are truly blessed. Can't wait for the next one - Bard on the Beach, here we come. Thank you, thank you.

Grant & Fran Riddell


"How much did I enjoy the Chor Leoni concert this afternoon, mega. I was musing during the concert that should I have a warning of my pending death I would like to be able to ring a bell, have those boys hop on their bikes or the skytrain or the bus or into their cars and have them gathered around me singing their big hearts out until I drew my last breath. A beautiful fantasy, may have to work out a plan B in case they can't accomodate me. As if they knew my fantasy, their encore was We rise again, this happens to have a special place in my heart so the tears were abundant. Then met a couple of the men and all I can say: it was a very beautiful concert and special afternoon. Thanks guys!"

Albertje Willems


Excellent performance. Ryerson was rocking!! Neighbours reaction?


Will Preston


A stupendous concert, it left me and several of the surrounding audience breathless and in tears. I'd be delighted to see it all over again a soon as I catch my breath.

Helene Calvert


A fabulous concert with great conducting and singing. A very extensive and interesting program.

Tilly Bara




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Rebirth Concert Program

April 6, 2012 | 11:16 AM

L'Hymne au Printemps

soloist: Byron Hanson

Felix Leclerc, arr. Richard Ducas
Saltarelle Camille Saint-Saëns
Sicut Lillium Inter Spinas

soloist: Ray Horst

Antoine Brumel
Quatre petites prières de Saint François d'Assise Francis Poulenc
III. Seigneur, je vous en prie
IV. O mes très chers frères

soloist: Byron Hanson

Invocation

soloist: Bruce Hoffman

Claude Debussy
Der Gondelfahrer Franz Schubert
Stänchen

soloist: Russell Cripps

Franz Schubert
Der Nachtigall Franz Schubert
A Day of Sunshine

Canadian premiere

Robert Sund

INTERMISSION

Sure on this Shining Night

Canadian premiere

Morten Lauridsen
Ubi Caritas
Ola Gjeilo, with piano improvisation by Ken Cormier
Incantatio maris aestuosi
Veljo Tormis
Three Pieces for Men's Choir and Piano

World premiere

Bruce Sled
Wake Up!

Hunter's Dream

Sleep Rhythm

Witness spiritual, arr. Jack Halloran, Jonathan Quick
Nobody Knows the Trouble I See spiritual, arr. Roland Pack
Ain'-A That Good News? spiritual, arr. William L. Dawson
Wedding Qawwali from Bombay Dreams

Canadian premiere

A.R. Rahman, arr. Ethan Sperry

= Canadian composer/arranger = recorded by Chor Leoni


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Vancouver Sun Review of Requiem

February 24, 2012 | 5:44 PM

Review of Requiem - a Concert with Orchestra, February 4, 2012

Zakresky Brings Eloquence and Authority to Choral Concert

Dr. Kevin Zakresky"Zakresky demonstrated that he is a young conductor of sensitive musicality. His gestural vocabulary avoids extravagance while exuding take-charge authority. Unusually for a choral specialist, he appears equally comfortable with singers and with instrumentalists; his genial confidence was reflected back by the musicians."


Read the rest of his review here.

David Gordon Duke, Reviewer
Vancouver Sun

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Your Responses to Our Requiem Concerts

February 5, 2012 | 11:05 PM

Were you at either of our sold out performances of Rejoice? We'd love to hear from you!

Zakresky Brings Eloquence and Authority to Choral Concert

"Zakresky demonstrated that he is a young conductor of sensitive musicality. His gestural vocabulary avoids extravagance while exuding take-charge authority. Unusually for a choral specialist, he appears equally comfortable with singers and with instrumentalists; his genial confidence was reflected back by the musicians."


Read the rest of his review here.

David Gordon Duke, Reviewer
Vancouver Sun

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Your Responses to Our Rejoice Concerts

December 21, 2011 | 10:55 PM

Were you at either of our sold out performances of Rejoice? We'd love to hear from you!

To submit a review please click here.

You'll find ALL of our reviews here.

READ this lovely blog post about our concert by Elizabeth Newton here.

Nadatodo was at our Dec 21 concert. Read Anastasia Koutalianos' review here.

"The choir was wonderful! I was moved by your control and musicianship. The repertoire was excellent, although the congregational singing seemed a little artificial to me. At times the brass group was also very good. I thought the lead trumpet (especially the flugelhorn) and the French horn playing were excellent. I did not think the brass playing blended well with the choir, particularly rhythmically. I liked the way the choir members greeted audience members at the end of the concert."

Paul Mennill

Thank you so much for your concert last night in West Van. I have been privileged to hear quite a few Christmas concerts this year and this one was by far the best. I closed my eyes part of the time just to fully immerse myself in the sound; the delicious deep bass notes, the rich harmonies, the tone, even the great German pronunciation! 'A Touch of Brass' also lent a depth, resonance and at times, a shimmering joy or a sturdy framework for the choir. Certainly singing as a congregation was a delight for those of us participating as much as it seemed to be Diane's delight in conducting us! I felt as if the church was awash with angels in tuxedos lifting hearts and spirits into a sacred space. What a wonderful introit to the season. Thanks again.

Doreen Giesbrecht


Beautiful, it was a wonderful way to spend an evening before Christmas. We also very much liked "A Touch of Brass". We enjoyed the selections overall and found the "Jingle Bells" interesting. Would have preferred a more rousing or fun encore though all the singing was gorgeous, as usual.

Henrietta

This was a beautiful, spiritually infused Christmas concert. The Christmas Cantata by Pinkham was especially meaningful with its intricate and pleasing harmonies. I want to hear this again. The brass at times overplayed the choir throwing off the balance. I found the 'slide show' before the concert somewhat distracting and out of place for this lovely venue and the spirit of the concert. If it is necessary, try to remove the screen five or ten minutes before the concert begins. Announce the 'no clapping' rule at the beginning of the concert as everyone does not read the program. Again, the semi-clapping was a distraction.

Gary Gibson

I felt that the brass group, good though they were, was at times, when playing with the choir, a bit overwhelming. The choir is best when it is unaccompanied - even the organ on one or two occasions rather drowned out the choir. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the concert, and am delighted to hear of your February concert.

Judith Davis

As a professional singer and lover of all things choral I have been attending Chor Leoni concerts for several years. I have always enjoyed their ensemble blend and precise diction as well as their range of expressive dynamics. Diane Loomer has crafted a brilliant chorus of men who sang their hearts out last night at the "Rejoice" concert at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church in Vancouver. A hilite of the evening, for me, was "Lux Aurumque" by Eric Whitacre which featured a breathtaking wash of vocal sound as well as some first tenors on a flawless, bell-like tone in their high registers which had the quality of a glass harmonica (Ben Franklin's take on multiple wine glasses dipped in water and rubbed with one's fingers). The tenors' alternate breathing was seamless. Another favourite of mine was "Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen" by Praetorius featuring some delicious four part harmonies. Javier Martin-Rodriguez solo in "Cantique de Noel" was another standout. The addition of "A Touch of Brass" as guests was an added bonus to this delightful Christmas concert. This professional brass quintet played a mixture of Christmas favourites including a dixieland version of "Jingle Bells" by James Peirpont and arranged by Fred Stride that was tremendous fun for players and audience alike. Stephen Smith should also be mentioned as his accompaniment on piano and organ was the perfect blend of musical sensitivity and impressive virtuosity. The sold out performance was enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience who joined in on the sing-a-long carols with gusto and awarded the performers with a well deserved standing ovation at the end. Thank you, Chor Leoni for yet another performance that further cements your position as the premier men's choir in Canada and one of the elite groups in the world of choral singing.

Gordon Roberts

The choir's performance last night was marvellous, but the main reason I am writing is to thank you for inviting my son to the concert as part of the MYVoice Youth Initiative coordinated by Kevin Zakresky. My sister and I have five sons between us, and what an experience it was for them to see such a talented and diverse group of men come together to produce such beautiful music. In a society where masculinity is so often defined by agression and self-interest, Chor Leoni is a refreshing reminder that men can also create joy through the power and peacefulness of music. The Rejoice concert was a lovely experience for all of us.

Erin Gilchrist

An excellent performance and my wife and I concur with the many great reviews already posted. However, we both felt the selections did not well reflect the title of the event. Many of the pieces were somber and did not project rejoicing. There are many traditional carols that project a livelier and happier note with lots of room for harmony to showcase the great talents of the choir!

Michael Reimann

Bravo! The Rejoice concert on December 21 at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church was awe-inspiring. The magnificent church provided the perfect acoustics for the choir. From the first selection, the Lions' voices took my breath away, and I was captivated for the entire program. My husband and I appreciated the performance of A Touch of Brass throughout the concert. The whole evening was a wonderful way to welcome Christmas. We look forward to attending many more Chor Leoni concerts.

Mary-Ann Dyson

Hi , my husband and I loved the concert at St Andrew's Wesley church. We liked how the choir members sang in the aisles at the beginning and that they mingled with the audience after the concert. Their voices are wonderful. You must be world class. We were surprised that some people did not have a seat in the pews. I'm sure someone must know how many people St Andrew's Wesley church can hold. Were there more tickets sold than seats or perhaps some concert goers used pew space for their coats? We are looking forward to attending another concert in the New Year.

Debbie

Thanks for your review, Debbie, and we're glad you enjoyed the concert. We actually sold less tickets than the listed capacity of the venue but will be adjusting that figure downward for future performances at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed a beautiful Christmas concert. The choir, the interesting program with the addition of the Touch of Brass, and the beautiful venue truly helped you feel the true spirit of Christmas. Just a couple of suggestions. Is it possible to have a venue with reserved seating? We arrived 45 minutes early and sat 2 rows from the back because many, many people had coats and programs on empty pews obviously saved for friends arriving at the last minute. Also, what about having at least one afternoon concert especially during the Christmas season.

Barbara

Thank you for your review Barbara. With the way the Christmas falls this year and the choir being an amateur choir – we all have day jobs – there was no way we could schedule an afternoon performance.

Another fine concert. We thought the brass was a bit discordant, particularly near the start, but overall this is a very minor quibble. We always enjoy Chor Leoni performances and this was no exception. Our particular favorite was the recitation involving the naming of so many Canadian towns. We look forward to the annual appearance at Bard on the Beach.

Bob and Mary Younger


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A Holiday Video Greeting from Diane and the Lions

December 15, 2011 | 12:53 PM

Filmmaker and baritone, Phil Jack crafted this holiday greeting for us. Enjoy! (And check out Phil's website at www.philmetaljacket.com - he does amazing work.)


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Feedback from our 2011 PROMYS Participants

November 14, 2011 | 5:36 PM

lion cubIt's always a treat to have our PROMYS guys join us. There's a certain amount of pressure that comes along with being accepted as a PROMYS member. They're expected to learn the music at home, attend rehearsals both on their own (ably led by Kevin Zakresky) and then seamlessly blend into the Chor Leoni rehearsal that is underway in another room. On top of that is Diane's determination that the music they sing with Chor Leoni isn't watered down in any way.

We're very proud of the guys that joined us this year. They handled the challenges with aplomb and were a welcome and valued addition to our Reflect concerts. Thanks, guys!

We'd love to hear what you thought about your own experience as a PROMY member. Please add your comments through the link below.



"Having the opportunity to be a part of the PROMYS program is a great honour. It is amazing to be able to sing with such talented male singers and two very excelent conductors. The skills and confidence I gained from sing with Chor Leoni this fall will remain with me for as long as I sing. Thanks for the great experience!! "

Nick Burns

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Your Responses to Our Reflect Concerts

November 14, 2011 | 2:32 PM

To post your own review of Reflect, click here, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on Review this event.


From Annette McCall:

I have attended your Remembrance day concerts now for several years, and can not imaging a more moving experience in spending time reflecting on death and dying, the horrors of war, and the emotions associated with grieving. The voices of Chor Leoni can transcend me into such a peaceful place. Many, many thanks.

From Patricia Greenwood:

The Remembrance Day Chor Leoni concert has become a tradition for me each year. I have attended a performance on November 11th for the past 15 years. Having observed a respectful silence in the morning, it is so fitting to also remember the Fallen at the going down of the sun...with magnificent music and moving poetry. I especially appreciated the beautiful rendition of "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda"....such a poignant description of the futility of sending young men to slaughter in Gallipoli almost years ago.(As an Australian, ANZAC Day, on April 25th, is very important to me.) Thank you, Ms Loomer, for the extraordinary programming..and for including this particular Australian song in Reflect -an exceptional concert. I look forward to Rejoice, next month. Patricia.

From Dr. Allan Fletcher:

This was the first Remembrance Day Chor Leoni concert I've attended. It will also be the last. It's only the second performance by the choir I've seen. The first was last year at Bard On the Beach. I thoroughly enjoyed that one, and I thought this would also be a worthwhile experience. How wrong can you be?! Most of the music performed was similar and forgettable. The highlights for me were Waltzing Matilda and the organ and trumpet playing together. The fact that there was no intermission didn't help! The event tried to be all things to all people which meant, in my opinion, it could be nothing to anyone. You can't have it both ways. Either war is senseless and horrific (my estimation), or it's noble and glorious. This thing was MAUDLIN and INTERMINABLE. Memoirs, dairies, letters AND the reading of 158 names. Give me a break – which you didn't. No wonder it was poorly attended!!! At least I know what it's like now and can steer people away.

From Bill:

I was a prisoner in the 1st Gulf War as a diplomat. I found the performance quite touching. In effect I have been there, seen that. I was not sure that all the names were pronounced correctly, and some were mumbled and not proclaimed. For it to be a tribute and not a gimmick it is important that the names be right.

[Thank you for your valuable feedback, Bill. We do make every effort to try to find the correct pronunciations of the names of Canadians who died in Afghanistan. We take this part of our concert very seriously – many of us cannot get through it without beoming emotional – and will endeavour to declaim the names as clearly as we can.]

From Michael & Hélène Redding:

We have been attending this concert for several years and always find it to be a powerful and beautiful concert. This year was no exception, and if possible, the performances get better every year. We are always impressed by the new music that Diane finds, and this year we were in awe of The Blue Puttee by Kathleen Allan. What an exceptional new, young artist! We find this concert to be a meaningful and emotional way for us to recognize Rememberance Day. Thank you.

From Jon de Wit:

Tuesday, Nov. 15th, 09:40 hrs A friend recommended our attending the Concert. My wife and I were blown away with the singing (I wish I could sing that way again), the dignity, and the class. A concert well remembered and we certainly will be there again next year.

From Ruth Babcock:

My husband and I have attended your Nov 11 concerts for many years now and without a doubt this was the most thought provoking, inspiring and simply beautiful of all. Thank you for the special affects of the flash of light and loud thunder clap that seemed to be at a 'highlight' in the music....obviously deliberate special affects.

From Linda Robertson:

Absolutely wonderful and moving. The best way to mark Remembrance Day. More than a choir concert - the readings from the soldiers' diaries and letters plus reading out the names of all those who died in Afghanistan - make this an unusally moving performance.

From Sheila Wex:

Hello all of Chor Leoni, I was thrilled to be at the Christ Church concert on the evening of Nov 11. The pinnacle of poignancy and beauty was Matilda. It spoke of love and loss and of the consequences of conflict. Until then, it was stark in those who had died without giving any voice to those left behind. I loved The Blue Puttee, with the introduction by Kathleen. I loved the letters home along with poignant reflection. I also loved the letter about giving more thought to those left than those lost. While loss is a vital component of the whole of Remembrance I would have loved the balance to have come earlier. I think that as people who want to walk towards peace we need a closer look at the consequences of conflict with the reverence for those who did not come back as a stark background. Through art we are able to have this voice of peace; to be able to describe peace, not as the absence of conflict, but conflict's resolution. Last year's concert of silenced voices was remarkable; it gave much to the voices left behind. This is a process of change year over year and I thank you so much for tipping the balance; I would love to see it tipped slightly earlier for future concerts and i thank you so much for reading what runs deep for me. Warmest wishes, Sheila Wex.

From Doug Jameson:

The concert was profoundly moving, congratulations to Diane and all the lions. Parking was a nightmare; both Park Place and Cathedral Place structures were closed for the holiday. Street parking is now $6/hour!! St. Andrew's Wesley, however, does have its own parking structure, if u get my drift....

From Gloria Barkley

I liked all your selections but my favourite was "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda." Remembrance Day is about remembering so why not sing a simple tune that armed forces listened to and sang to (radio) during WWII- "Lili Marleen?" best, Gloria Barkley

From John McNee:

We loved it.....it was a very moving performance !


From Sue Indridson:

The concert was beautiful though I prefer more English than Japanese on Remembrance Day. Our only problem was we were told to be thee by 1 p.m.--I was driving several seniors with mobility issues--and the doors did not open till 1:30 by which time I had used up half a tank of gas just to drive around and keep them warm and dry! Your ticketing company gave me my instructions. Also Park Place parking was not open at all! Next time I shall go to the suburbs for my entertainment.

From Virginia Watson-Rouslin:

One of the best men's choirs I have ever heard. The concert was beautifully organized with thought given to several constituencies, esp. those left behind. The Hiroshima songs were moving. Much more, in fact, than the exhibit at the Museum of Anthropology, where the real clothes are somewhere back in Japan and we look at photos – under glass.

From Hanneke Corbet:

Our Remembrance Day would not be the same without the wonderful voices of Chor Leoni! We both loved it and marvel at the profesionalism and the incredible sounds the choir produces. The thunderclap was also very appropriate! Thank you!

From Joyce Taylor:

My friend and I attended our very first Chor Leoni concert and were blown away by the experience. My friend called another friend as we were walking to the Seabus to rave about the concert--she couldn't even wait until she got home! We are already planning on attending the Christmas concert. We were surprised and really appreciated the musicians dispersing into the crowd at the end of the concert and loved being able to talk to some of them. Well done! I wish you great success for your future concerts.

From Anni:

My husband and I were moved to tears with the performance. Wonderful choice of International songs reflecting countries during and after wartimes.

From Kathleen Janice Kelsberg:

Just a wonderful concert. So thought provoking, touching. Just love your Remembrance Day Concerts.

From Graham Nixon:

This was the first time we have attended Reflections (ed: Reflect) and it was an amazing experience. Needless to say, the concert was an exceptional musical moment. Thank you for sharing it with us.

From Banu Foroutan:

The Chor Leoni performance is always excellent. Those responsible for distributing the tickets should be taught one or two thngs about customer satisfaction. I am still waiting for my tickets to arrive in the mail "by UPS" I guess they will come up with a good excuse for not sending them.

(ed: Thank you for the feedback, Banu. We will definitely be following up with Brown Paper Tickets about this and apologize for the problem with your tickets.)

From Eleanor Beckett:

My first live Chor Leoni experience. Won't be my last. It was absolutely brilliant! Made me cry.


From Rose Esparza:

To hear a male choir singing about a mostly male enterprise, in its planning as well as in its execution is powerful. I especially liked the personal touch brought in by the readings of actual letters men at the front had written home. Above all else I liked and am still haunted by the soloist who sang about the hurt and mutilated soldiers who were carried off the ship when they returned home. Who would waltz Matilda with him, indeed. Thanks for a poignant and beautiful reminder of what freedom costs and who disporportionately pays it.

From P Gordy:

This was the first time I have been to a live performance of Chor Leoni. I was really looking forward to it as I have always enjoyed the music I've heard on the CBC. The opening was very moving with the choir standing in a circle around the church. Unfortunately there was a problem with a piece of paper stuck in the heating vent and it proved to be a distraction for 20-30 minutes until it was fixed. I am sorry to say that I did not enjoy the choices of musical pieces for the concert. I found them non melodic and uninspiring. The voices however were beautiful as was the venue.

From Christine:

We have attended the concert on Remembrance Day in West Vancouver for about ten years. Each year we think it cannot get any better - but amazingly it does! Thank you for the pleasure you bring.

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Thoughts on Kontakion

November 12, 2011 | 9:26 PM

In 1997 Chor Leoni commissioned Vancouver composer, Rupert Lang, to write a piece that would be featured in our annual Remembrance Day concerts. That commission resulted in Kontakion. The direction was to have some kind of audience sing-along aspect to the work, so Rupert incorporated a refrain that is repeated several times throughout the piece. That refrain is initially stated by a tenor soloist, and I’ve been honoured to be that particular singer.

I also sing with the Christ Church Cathedral choir, which Rupert directs. Shortly after the male choir version premiered he re-voiced Kontakion for mixed choirs and it was published by Boosey & Hawkes. The piece has gone on to choral fame around the world. (It’s on the Cathedral Choir’s CD, Celebrate!)

In addition to Chor Leoni’s Remembrance Day performances, Kontakion has been performed at state events such as the memorial service for Princess Diana, the Vancouver service after 9/11, annually for All Souls Day, and at intimate funerals.

Between Chor Leoni and the Cathedral Choir I’ve sung that opening statement countless times now. I love its deceptive simplicity (it sits in a fairly treacherous tenor range) and the way the melody lifts to the high G flat on “life” - which by then does feel like it is everlasting!

I feel privileged to sing it, but what I didn’t count on was that whole “ageing thing” and the way the piece has become freighted with meaning as the years layer on experience. Whether it’s from the passing of an admired public figure, the parent of a fellow singer, my best friend, or my father, Kontakion has become layered with memories that are difficult to contain while maintaining any sense of the necessary singing technique to successfully negotiate it well. (One year I lost it completely and ended up singing with tears running down my cheeks.)

Singers learn tricks to get through such emotional moments - I think of doing the dishes - but nothing ever really prepares me for the climactic moment where the pipe organ swells, the choral texture thickens, the audience is in full voice singing along, and the solo line echos The Last Post.

I’m proud that Kontakion happened because of Chor Leoni, and thankful to Rupert for writing such a wonderful piece of music. So this year when the opportunity arrives, sing out, even if it’s with a lump in your throat. It’s wonderfully cathartic – and everyone around you will understand.

This year (2011) the opening solo is being sung by Kevin Zakresky, Chor Leoni's multi-talented Assistant Conductor.

Bruce Hoffman, second tenor


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