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Douglas Frank Chorale
6+ albums
about
The New Face of Choral Music The Douglas Frank Chorale is an ensemble of exceptional singers dedicated to redefining choral music performance in the 21st century and to bringing outstanding artistic experiences to diverse audiences. The Chorale serves its mission by: – Performing and recording great works of primarily a cappella choral repertoire for smaller ensembles - from beloved madrigals to 21st century compositions - sung at the highest artistic levels – Holding outreach concerts and seminars to inspire students and help build the audiences of tomorrow – Offering world premières by especially gifted composers, special "theme" programs, and rarely heard and crossover repertoire – Commissioning and collaborating in interdisciplinary programs that bring together music with dance, theater, and the visual arts An Immediate Impact The Douglas Frank Chorale was founded in 2000 after years of careful planning and preparation, and its impact on the world of choral music was immediate. The Chorale's début CD recording of "The A Cappella Singer," a well known collection of mostly Renaissance madrigals, part songs and dance tunes, was nominated with some of the most respected vocal ensembles worldwide (Anonymous 4, Chanticleer, the Tallis Scholars) and won the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award in 2001 for Best Classical Album. Now a new series of 20 compact discs is being released by the American Festival of Microtonal Music. The "Early" and "Classic" CDs inc
top songs
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April is in my Mistress' face (Morley)
1952Now is the month of Maying (Morley)
583Mon coeur se recommande a vous (DiLasso)
574The Silver Swan (Gibbons)
395In these delightful, pleasant groves (Purcell)
356O occhi, manza mia (DiLasso)
327Sing we and chant it (Morley)
328Matona, mia cara (DiLasso)
299Rest, sweet nymphs (Pilkington)
2910Adieu, sweet Amarillis (Wilbye)
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