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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

HANDEL'S MIGHTY CHORUS - PUTTING THE PARTS TOGETHER

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1) Orchestra only
2) Altos only
3) Entire Chorus Minus Altos
4) Basses only
5) Entire Chorus Minus Basses
6) Tenors only
7) Entire Chorus Minus Tenors
8) Sopranos only
9) Entire Chorus Minus Sopranos
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There you have it, a Choral work in 4 parts, a not so simple matter of Arithmetic





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Following is a photo of the Niagara Chorus in their more formal setting, when not orchestrating their Flash Mob performances:
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Pulling out all the Stops!!
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Finally, being something of a purist, I believe that the correct instrument for this piece is a full Pipe Organ. I had the opportunity, while stationed in England some years ago to see and hear one of the largest Organs on earth, housed in Coventry Cathedral, the "voice" of this instrument is overwhelming; so here is yet another interpretation of Handel's work. Rendition by Organist Diane Bish
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 Dave Israel hopes that you have enjoyed yet another Random Act of Culture
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Finally, I leave you all with a technical (hint) question: The young lady that triggers the Flash Mob performance at the mall, sings her entire part into an electronic device, what is it, and why???
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  1. Lanny HoweDecember 26, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    I have no idea why she is doing this, but I've found a number of these Flash Mob/Flash Culture things on U-Tube. They have done selections from Carmen, West Side Story and various operas. Sometimes there are only 3-4 participants, sometimes a large number. Sometimes it's a really big surprise to the customers. Apparently this has been going on here and there for a couple of years. Wish I knew when some local orchestra or singing group was going to do one of these at the Wellington or Gardens Mall. Shopper though I am NOT, I'd get over for it.

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