Showing posts with label Choir of the Sound. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Choir of the Sound. Show all posts
6/04/2008
7/04/2007
Fulminant Finale for COTS in Caldiero - Standing ovations in a very packed church
The Choir of the Sound ended its 2007 Performance Tour to Italy with a brilliant concert in the Duomo di Caldiero. With 500 people tightly seated in the pews and at least another 100 people standing in the back and even outside, the church was packed.
Singing as part of a local choir festival was quite an experience, especially after the Canadian Children’s Choir who was supposed to be featured third, showed up late. “It was an adventure singing with the Italian choirs”, director Judy Filibeck said afterwards. “They sang with great enthusiasm and welcomed us warmly.” Their voices filled the church several times over, and rumor has it that they could even be hear
d all over town. However, COTS showed how Italian they had become over the last few days and the audience truly appreciated being introduced to a truly fine choir. Again, the 52 singers from Seattle, WA moved the locals by singing beautiful music and ending with spirituals. The fulminant finale was a joined performance of “Signore alle Cime” with all 190 chorists surrounding the audience and many Italians singing along. The priest was not the only one with tears in his eyes, and once again a lot of the guests came up to thank Judy and the singers personally and complimented them on their concert. Local officials, including the Lord Mayor of Caldiero, presented COTS with several awards, repeatedly congratulated them for their performance and expressed their appreciation for the quality of the choir.
The long night – it was almost midnight then - concluded with an unexpected farewell snack in the parish hall consisting of pasta, panini and local wine. After saying goodbye to the kind local hosts who were thrilled to have a group come all the way from the US to their small town, the group gave a last impromptu concert for their tour managers Angelica and Ruah, the bus drivers Adriano and Graziano and Sandra from Incantato Concert Management.
While 30 singers continue their journey to Rome for a few more days on an extension tour, the majority of the group headed back to the US on July 4. Sleep deprived, but “molto contento”
“Our tour was a magnificent experience we will all remember for the rest of their lives”, said Judy Filibeck. “It will be hard going back to our American performance venues after singing in these amazing cathedrals.”
We hope you enjoy the following video clips (as they become available) from the COTS concert in Caldiero:
"Daniel"
"Signore"
"City of Heaven"
"Nata Lux"
Singing as part of a local choir festival was quite an experience, especially after the Canadian Children’s Choir who was supposed to be featured third, showed up late. “It was an adventure singing with the Italian choirs”, director Judy Filibeck said afterwards. “They sang with great enthusiasm and welcomed us warmly.” Their voices filled the church several times over, and rumor has it that they could even be hear
d all over town. However, COTS showed how Italian they had become over the last few days and the audience truly appreciated being introduced to a truly fine choir. Again, the 52 singers from Seattle, WA moved the locals by singing beautiful music and ending with spirituals. The fulminant finale was a joined performance of “Signore alle Cime” with all 190 chorists surrounding the audience and many Italians singing along. The priest was not the only one with tears in his eyes, and once again a lot of the guests came up to thank Judy and the singers personally and complimented them on their concert. Local officials, including the Lord Mayor of Caldiero, presented COTS with several awards, repeatedly congratulated them for their performance and expressed their appreciation for the quality of the choir.The long night – it was almost midnight then - concluded with an unexpected farewell snack in the parish hall consisting of pasta, panini and local wine. After saying goodbye to the kind local hosts who were thrilled to have a group come all the way from the US to their small town, the group gave a last impromptu concert for their tour managers Angelica and Ruah, the bus drivers Adriano and Graziano and Sandra from Incantato Concert Management.
While 30 singers continue their journey to Rome for a few more days on an extension tour, the majority of the group headed back to the US on July 4. Sleep deprived, but “molto contento”
“Our tour was a magnificent experience we will all remember for the rest of their lives”, said Judy Filibeck. “It will be hard going back to our American performance venues after singing in these amazing cathedrals.”
We hope you enjoy the following video clips (as they become available) from the COTS concert in Caldiero:
"Daniel"
"Signore"
"City of Heaven"
"Nata Lux"
7/02/2007
Grande Finale for COTS - Choir performs at Duomo di Caldiero on July 3
Tonight, the Choir of the Sound performs at the Duomo di Caldiero.
The 52 singers directed by Judy Filibeck are the headliner for the highlight concert in the Soave Choir Festival. The Seattle group is a special guest of the Coro Città di Soave who is very much looking forward to meet them. The concert will also feature the Oakville Children Choir and the Coro Polifonico di Caldiera.
After a morning at leisure in Verona, COTS is now heading to Soave for a guided visit of a local cantina and some wine tasting followed by a joined rehearsal with the three other choirs. One of many highlights will be the performance of the Italian classic "Signore" by all four choirs under the direction of Mrs. Filibeck.
The day will conclude with a fun farewell buffet al fresco where all singers, their family and friends have an opportunirty to mingle, meet and enjoy local specialties together.
Tuscan Farewell Fun - Ruah sings for COTS
After exploring Cinque Terre on a full-day bus-boat excursion, the Choir of the Sound bid farewell to Tuscany where the group stayed for four nights on their 2007 Performance Tour to Italy with a fun feast on a agriturismo in high up on the hill in Monsummano Terme on July 1. Local specialties were served in the picturesque farm house and everybody had a great time.
As a special treat, Incantato Concert Management had engaged COTS tour manager Ruah who
is also a renowned performer to give a short concert for the group from Seattle, WA. The passionate Italian singer and composer presented several folk songs and enchanted her audience with both her wonderful voice and powerful presentation. A guest of the choir was so moved that she composed a poem about the experience:
is also a renowned performer to give a short concert for the group from Seattle, WA. The passionate Italian singer and composer presented several folk songs and enchanted her audience with both her wonderful voice and powerful presentation. A guest of the choir was so moved that she composed a poem about the experience:Orange Moon over Tuscany
Ruah singing romantic songs
melancholic nostalgic
people listening in awe
couples embracing
each other
everybody breathlessly
quiet now
even those
who laughed so loudly
before
nobody seems to be tired
though it was such
a long hard day
no escape from
the unyielding sun
so very very hot
the rocks hard and cruel
up and down
on swinging rails
watch your step
into the boats
held by sunburnt men
an endless path
into nowhere
seemingly
where on earth are we going
turned out it was all worth it
an estate like a fairytale
a fabulous dinner
now this unique concert
what a surprise
softer and softer
her beautiful singing…
Ruah singing romantic songs
melancholic nostalgic
people listening in awe
couples embracing
each other
everybody breathlessly
quiet now
even those
who laughed so loudly
before
nobody seems to be tired
though it was such
a long hard day
no escape from
the unyielding sun
so very very hot
the rocks hard and cruel
up and down
on swinging rails
watch your step
into the boats
held by sunburnt men
an endless path
into nowhere
seemingly
where on earth are we going
turned out it was all worth it
an estate like a fairytale
a fabulous dinner
now this unique concert
what a surprise
softer and softer
her beautiful singing…
Enjoy this short recording of Ruah's performance at Collina Toscana and join in the group's fun when this very talented performer talks about "Siena Serenades".
6/30/2007
Another amazing concert by COTS, this time in Montecatini Terme
The Choir of the Sound had another exciting day on their 2007 Performance Tour to Italy. Incantato Concert Management arranged for the 52 fine singers from Seattle, WA directed by Judy Filibeck to be the featured guest choir for High Mass at the Duomo di Siena.
On Saturday evening,
COTS then presented their third formal concert in the beautiful grand hall of the magnificent Terme Excelsior in the heart of Montecatini Terme. Chairs had to be continually added to accommodate the over 250 in attendance. The choir sounded amazing and the audience was truly moved. Some of the Italian ladies even had tears in their eyes: "Bellissimo!", they complimented the group.
For COTS director Judy Filibeck, the performance in Montecatini was "an excellent opportunity to sing the secular program we brought with us to Italy in a beautiful space with a very appreciative audience." She particularly enjoyed the feedback from the many Italians attending: "We did not expect to have such a large audience. It felt great seeing so many people walking into the grand hall holding the beautiful leaflets advertising our performance in their hands. And their reaction after the concert was amazing. So many came up to the singers and me, to shake our hands, hug and kiss us. We had a wonderful time!"
The audience accepted Judy's invitation to sing along when the program ended with an encore of "Signore", the work COTS was asked to sing by the two Italian choirs co-hosting their forth and last formal concert in Caldiero.
After the concert, the choir went on a ride on the nearby merry-go-round before enjoying an evening at leisure in their host town.
Check our Incantato's web albums for more impressions from the tour.
We hope you enjoy the following video clips of "Oh Susannah", "Signore", "City of Heaven".
On Saturday evening,
COTS then presented their third formal concert in the beautiful grand hall of the magnificent Terme Excelsior in the heart of Montecatini Terme. Chairs had to be continually added to accommodate the over 250 in attendance. The choir sounded amazing and the audience was truly moved. Some of the Italian ladies even had tears in their eyes: "Bellissimo!", they complimented the group.For COTS director Judy Filibeck, the performance in Montecatini was "an excellent opportunity to sing the secular program we brought with us to Italy in a beautiful space with a very appreciative audience." She particularly enjoyed the feedback from the many Italians attending: "We did not expect to have such a large audience. It felt great seeing so many people walking into the grand hall holding the beautiful leaflets advertising our performance in their hands. And their reaction after the concert was amazing. So many came up to the singers and me, to shake our hands, hug and kiss us. We had a wonderful time!"
The audience accepted Judy's invitation to sing along when the program ended with an encore of "Signore", the work COTS was asked to sing by the two Italian choirs co-hosting their forth and last formal concert in Caldiero.
After the concert, the choir went on a ride on the nearby merry-go-round before enjoying an evening at leisure in their host town.
Check our Incantato's web albums for more impressions from the tour.
We hope you enjoy the following video clips of "Oh Susannah", "Signore", "City of Heaven".
COTS has a great day in Florence - Recital at Duomo and several impromptu concerts
They surely are on a performance tour! The Choir of the Sound from Seattle, WA gave several impromptu performances during their visit of Florence on June 29, 2007. The most meaningful was the ensemble's recital in the magnificent Duomo di Firenze arranged by Incantato Concert Management.
During their stay in Florence, the Choir of the Sound visited also the Galleria dell'Accademia containing the famous sculpture by Michelangelo: David.
In these short video clips taken by Angelica, you'll hear and see not just one, but two songs from their impromptu concert at Piazza della Signoria in Florence.
Also visit Incantato's web albums for more impression from the tour.
During their stay in Florence, the Choir of the Sound visited also the Galleria dell'Accademia containing the famous sculpture by Michelangelo: David.
In these short video clips taken by Angelica, you'll hear and see not just one, but two songs from their impromptu concert at Piazza della Signoria in Florence.
Also visit Incantato's web albums for more impression from the tour.
6/29/2007
Spiritual experience in the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua
The Choir of the Sound participated in a spiritual and emotional High Mass at the Basilica of St. Anthony, in Padua on June 28, 2007. This very special performance during their 2007 Performance Tour to Italy arranged by Incantato Concert Management was a true highlight for many singers and director Judy Filibeck.
While only a few in the group had even heard of Sant' Antiono da Padova prior to this journey, everyone was moved by the beauty and history of this amazing shrine built for one of the most beloved Saints. His remains have been guarded there for over eight centuries now and millions of people come to Padua (Padova in Italian) annually to pay their respects and pray to St. Anthony for support and strength.
The Franciscan friars and sisters made the choir feel very welcome and their performance was much appreciated. The Rector-Father himself held the Holy Mass that day and gave a special blessing to the choir, their family and friends. "St. Anthony will watch over you and protect you", he said and thanked the group for coming all the way from America to Italy and especially for singing at the Basilica in Padua. "Your wonderful music made our mass very special. Grazie mille."
For more information on this amazing cathedral visit the official website, or wikipedia.
Here is a direct link to the Choir of the Sound's performance at Sant'Antonio da Padova.
While only a few in the group had even heard of Sant' Antiono da Padova prior to this journey, everyone was moved by the beauty and history of this amazing shrine built for one of the most beloved Saints. His remains have been guarded there for over eight centuries now and millions of people come to Padua (Padova in Italian) annually to pay their respects and pray to St. Anthony for support and strength.
The Franciscan friars and sisters made the choir feel very welcome and their performance was much appreciated. The Rector-Father himself held the Holy Mass that day and gave a special blessing to the choir, their family and friends. "St. Anthony will watch over you and protect you", he said and thanked the group for coming all the way from America to Italy and especially for singing at the Basilica in Padua. "Your wonderful music made our mass very special. Grazie mille."
For more information on this amazing cathedral visit the official website, or wikipedia.
Here is a direct link to the Choir of the Sound's performance at Sant'Antonio da Padova.
6/27/2007
Venice embraces Choir of the Sound - Mass and Concert on la Serenissima un successo!
The Choir of the Sound continues to impress the audiences in Italy. The ensemble directed by Judy Filibeck received compliments for singing today's High Mass at the Basilica of San Marco in beautfiful Venice by Monsignore Don Camilotto. Also their second formal concert on their 2007 Performance Tour to Italy was success - over 100 people experienced the Seattle choir's "Melodie d'Estate" in San Moisé and thanked the group with several minutes of applause and standing ovations.
Next stop on their tour is beautiful Tuscany where the group will perform several times in Florence, Siena and Montecatini Terme.
Updates from those concerts will include pictures and videos.
Your Incantato Concert Management Team wishes you a great night from Europe.
Next stop on their tour is beautiful Tuscany where the group will perform several times in Florence, Siena and Montecatini Terme.
Updates from those concerts will include pictures and videos.
Your Incantato Concert Management Team wishes you a great night from Europe.
Highlight Concerts for SCS and COTS
June 27, 2007 is an important day for the two fine choirs currently touring Europe with Incantato Concert Management. Both ensembles are going to perform twice and their very first concert is the most important cathedral of the respective city they are currently in.
The Summit Children's Touring Choir arrived in Vienna yesterday. After a guided tour
of the most important sights in Austria's capital city, the singers met with the members of the shadow tour for a joined dinner at the Schloss Thürnlhof where they indulged in local specialties like schnitzel, käsespätzle, sausages, potato salad etc and two yummy strudles. The mashed potatos were a hit with the kids while the adults couldn't get enough of the Wiener Schnitzel and Frikadellen (mini meatloafs).
At noon, the SCS Touring Ensemble is the featured performer in High Mass at Stephansdom which will be followed by a full concert in the country's most important cathedral. At 7.30 p.m., the Summit Children's Touring Choir presents its sixth and last formal concert at St. Anna Kirche benefitting the Children's Cancer Research in Austria. Looks like the church is going to be packed again.
The Choir of t
he Sound's current home-base is the magical island of Venice. Here, the ensemble directed by Judy Filibeck is singing High Mass in St. Mark's Basilica and presenting their second formal concert at 9 p.m. in the beautiful church of San Moisé. Yesterday, the community choir from Seattle, WA enjoyed a day of sightseeing and exploring.
Please check back here later for more updates.
Have a great day!
Your Incantato Concert Management Team sends best regards from Austria, Italy and the US
The Summit Children's Touring Choir arrived in Vienna yesterday. After a guided tour
of the most important sights in Austria's capital city, the singers met with the members of the shadow tour for a joined dinner at the Schloss Thürnlhof where they indulged in local specialties like schnitzel, käsespätzle, sausages, potato salad etc and two yummy strudles. The mashed potatos were a hit with the kids while the adults couldn't get enough of the Wiener Schnitzel and Frikadellen (mini meatloafs).At noon, the SCS Touring Ensemble is the featured performer in High Mass at Stephansdom which will be followed by a full concert in the country's most important cathedral. At 7.30 p.m., the Summit Children's Touring Choir presents its sixth and last formal concert at St. Anna Kirche benefitting the Children's Cancer Research in Austria. Looks like the church is going to be packed again.
The Choir of t
he Sound's current home-base is the magical island of Venice. Here, the ensemble directed by Judy Filibeck is singing High Mass in St. Mark's Basilica and presenting their second formal concert at 9 p.m. in the beautiful church of San Moisé. Yesterday, the community choir from Seattle, WA enjoyed a day of sightseeing and exploring.Please check back here later for more updates.
Have a great day!
Your Incantato Concert Management Team sends best regards from Austria, Italy and the US
6/26/2007
First COTS concert in Italy a hit - Choir dances the night away with new Italian friends
The Choir of the Sound surely made a positive impression on Lovere, the first stop on their 2007 Performance Tour to Italy. The marketing efforts have paid off. Almost 100 posters and hundreds of flyers had announced the Seattle based choir's first "Melodie d'Estate" concert in the lakeside village - including an over-life-size one on the main square - and the results were more than satifying. First, the cathedral of Santa Maria in Valvendra was packed on June 25. Second, not one but three TV teams showed up and filmed the singers and director Judy Filibeck. Third, the audience did not ask for one or two, but three encores and gave standing ovations. Almost everybody in the audience came up to the choir to personally thank them for the wonderful gift of music they brought all the way from the States to Northern Italy. It was a very warm welcome from the locals and the perfect start for their Performance Tour. Judy Filibeck thanked the local hosts and the whole Incantato Team for this very special beginning.
Upon return to the hotel, another party awaited the group and a special guest was the town's mayor who welcomed the group officially and presented them with an award.
The choir and their new friends then ate, laughed, drank and danced the night away.
Next stop on their FAF and Incantato Peformance Tour is Venice, where the Choir of the Sound will perform twice, with the next highlight being the ensemble's participation in High Mass at St. Mark's Basilica on June 28.
Good night from Italy, your Incantato Concert Management Team.
Upon return to the hotel, another party awaited the group and a special guest was the town's mayor who welcomed the group officially and presented them with an award.
The choir and their new friends then ate, laughed, drank and danced the night away.
Next stop on their FAF and Incantato Peformance Tour is Venice, where the Choir of the Sound will perform twice, with the next highlight being the ensemble's participation in High Mass at St. Mark's Basilica on June 28.
Good night from Italy, your Incantato Concert Management Team.
6/25/2007
COTS rehearses and relaxes lake-side in preparation for the first concert in Lovere
The Choir of the Sound sure had a great time on the second day of their Italian Performance Tour 2007 with Friendship Ambassadors Foundation and Incantato Concert Management.
On today's agenda were a first rehearsal and a guided excursion on Lake Iseo. Check
out our web album for a few snapshots of those activities.
out our web album for a few snapshots of those activities. At 9 pm, the choir from Seattle, WA is going to present its first formal concert in the beautiful cathedral of Santa Maria in Valvendra and it looks like they will be on regional TV too.
More updates will follow soon, so check back frequently.
All of us at Incantato wish you a wonderful day.
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6/24/2007
Choir of the Sound landed safely in Milan - First concert at Santa Maria in Valvendra in Lovere on June 25
The Choir of the Sound from Seattle, WA (USA) landed on Sunday, June 24, in Milan and then continued - after a guided sightseeing tour - to the beautiful lake-side town of Lovere.
Here, the community choir under the direction of Judy Filibeck is going to present the first formal concert on it's 2007 Performance Tour to Italy in the local cathedral of Santa Maria in Valvendra.
With posters and flyers on display all over town, it surely looks like Lovere is ready for COTS.
5/25/2007
Welcome – Willkommen – Benvenuti - Vítejte
In its premiere season, Incantato Concert Management is the proud organizer and presenter for the international performance tours of two outstanding choirs travelling to Europe this summer:
The Summit Children's Touring Choir from Akron, Ohio
– directed by Arlene Jacobs: with performances in Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria
The Choir of the Sound from Seattle, Washington
– directed by Judy Filibeck : with performances in Lovere, Venice, Siena, Montecatini and Verona more
In this blog we will post updates on the upcoming concerts, dates, times and locations as well as feature live updates once the choirs are on the road. So please check back hear regularly for news.
Feel free to contact the staff of Incantato Concert Management via email concerts@incantato.net or phone (646-734-5788) for assistance with questions or requests.
Have a great day! With warm regards, Sandra and Karolina - Incantato Concert Managers Europe
The Summit Children's Touring Choir from Akron, Ohio
– directed by Arlene Jacobs: with performances in Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria
The Choir of the Sound from Seattle, Washington
– directed by Judy Filibeck : with performances in Lovere, Venice, Siena, Montecatini and Verona more
In this blog we will post updates on the upcoming concerts, dates, times and locations as well as feature live updates once the choirs are on the road. So please check back hear regularly for news.
Feel free to contact the staff of Incantato Concert Management via email concerts@incantato.net or phone (646-734-5788) for assistance with questions or requests.
Have a great day! With warm regards, Sandra and Karolina - Incantato Concert Managers Europe
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