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Pop Boyz II Men, "Love" . Like "Glee" only warmer and less vanilla, Boyz II Men, Philly's cherished R&B hitmakers, have spent several seasons covering R&B classics in 2004's "Throwback" and 2007's "Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville U. S. A." The trio , which began in 1988, is now missing a bass voice , but the musky songs and pliable rhythms that ...
Review: Bach Choir of Bethlehem's new CD a lively, accessible album
If you are new to the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, as I am, may I humbly suggest you start with his Magnificat in D Minor, as performed by The Bach Choir of Bethlehem on their new CD.
Emma Kirkby and Jakob Lindberg captivate with dramatic early music
Just before famed early music soprano Emma Kirkby and lutenist Jakob Lindberg took the stage at Bethlehema s Central Moravian Church Saturday evening, Bach Choir artistic director Greg Funfgeld led the audience in a series of deep breathing exercises.
Dame Emma Kirkby a queen of gentle early choral music
The 16th century English composer Thomas Morley wrote that song ''should draw the hearer as if by chains of gold to the consideration of the heavenly.'' If it's the crystalline voice of English soprano Dame Emma Kirkby pulling those chains, a heavenly destination is guaranteed.
A glorious new Bach Choir recording
This month the Bach Choir of Bethlehem celebrates the release of its first recording on the Analekta label, Canada's largest independent classical recording company.
Prepare to be enchanted by Mendelssohn's Elijah, one of the Bach Festival Society's most-loved works.
BOP Extra: Grammy Award-Winning Phoenix Chorale Contributes a Song and Visual Art to 'Wonderland'
"Rising from the ashes" may be a cliche, but for the Phoenix Chorale's Holly Sheppard , the old saying was the catalyst for making great art .
Only Men Aloud to headline Wales Proms
Welsh prizewinning choral sensation, Only Men Aloud, will headline this year's BBC Proms in the Park at Swansea's Singleton Park on Saturday September 12.
Only Men Aloud to headline Proms in the Park
TV talent show winners Only Men Aloud will headline this year's BBC Proms in the Park at Swansea's Singleton Park, it has been revealed.
Cattle Call: Need Cattle Who Moo Pretty
Ever wanted to sing for something that " internationally renowned "? Well ... Join the internationally renowned Bach Festival Choir The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park is holding auditions for potential new adult Choir members on Monday, May 18 and Monday, August 10.
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