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RAJATON (FINLAND)
The Finnish word Rajaton translates as "boundless" a word that so accurately describes the way this six-voice a cappella ensemble approaches music. Regularly performing around a hundred concerts and workshops each year, Rajaton exposes their audiences to the kind of diversity of repertoire, singing style, and stage presentation that has made them a phenomenon on the world stage.
Performing at concert halls, churches, jazz and choral festivals, this distinct group of musicians approaches all styles of music with the same level of commitment and integrity, making it difficult to imagine an audience that they could not inspire, or a type of music they could not make their own. In their native Finland, Rajaton is a bona fide pop phenomenon, successfully bridging the gap that often exists between classical and mainstream convention.
Rajaton has released 16 different albums. In 2017, Rajaton celebrates 20 years of music-making with one double platinum, three platinum and eight gold records in Finland under their belt, as their worldwide record sales are drawing over 400.000 copies altogether.
Ever seeking new artistic challenges, the group has grown immeasurably through collaborations with other a cappella artists, including The King's Singers and The Real Group, as well as productions with film directors and choreographers. But it is perhaps their deep passion for choral art, their generosity of spirit and their sheer enjoyment of singing that has won the hearts and acclaim of audiences and critics everywhere. Their energy infectious; their ability to entertain and inspire Rajaton! !
The voice is boundless.
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PROGRAM
- Kavala (Treacherous/Arr. Hannu Lepola)
- Aino-neiti (Maiden Aino/Jussi Chydenius)
- Butterfly (Mia Makaroff)
- I Was Brought to My Senses(Arr. Hannu Lepola)
- We Can Work It Out (Arr. Jussi Chydenius)
- Eleanor Rigby (Arr. Jussi Chydenius)
- Sakkijarven polkka (Polka of Sakkijarvi/Arr. Jarkko Riihimaki)
- Paratiisi (Paradise/Arr. Jussi Chydenius)
- Talventytto (Winter Girl/Soila Sariola)
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- Under Pressure (Arr. Hannu Lepola)
- Venelaulu (Boat Song/Arr. Soila Sariola)
- Villihanhen laulu (Song of a Wild Goose/Jussi Chydenius)
- Head over Heels(Arr. Hannu Lepola)
- Fernando(Arr. Jussi Chydenius)
- Jänöjussin mäenlasku (Ski-Jump of the Bunny Rabbit/Arr. Hannu Lepola)
- La Dolce Vita (Sweet Life/Arr. Hannu Lepola)
- Don’t Stop Me Now (Arr. Jussi Chydenius)
LIGAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL VOICE CHORALE (PHILIPPINES)
The Ligao National High School Voice Chorale is a school-based choir of Ligao National High School, Ligao City, Albay. This group of exceptionally talented students was formed in the Year 2014 and trained by one of Bicolandias’s Youngest Conductors, Celger V. Venzon. The Group emerged as the National Champion of the 2014 National Music Competitions for Young Artists – Mixed Voices Category B.They clinched the Grand Prix during the 4th Bali International Choir Festival in Bali, Indonesia in 2015. In 2016, they brought home winners of the Grand Prix in Busan Choral Festival & Competition. And in 2017, they again won in the 13th BCFC with Gold Prize in Youth
Category and Silver Prize in Ethic Category with a Special Award as the Best Performance in Ethnic. Recently, they won 1st prize in both Habaneras and Polyphony in the 65thCertamenInternacional De Habaneras Y Polifonia in Torrevieja, Spain, last July 23-28, 2019. The LNHS Voice Chorale will continue to soar high as it continues to strive to reach and surpass the members’ musical dreams together.
Celger Villa Campa Venzon
A native of Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines, born in 1991, earned his Bachelor’s degree from Bicol University College of Education wherehe graduated as the most outstanding graduate in MAPEH for the year 2012. He has been teaching in Ligao National High School, Ligao City since 2013 and has served as the choir director. He also received the National Prestigious Award, the NCCA’s 9TH ANI NG DANGAL AWARD and 29th AWIT AWARDS. His musical artistry led to the formation of the school’s new choir group, the LNHS Children’s Chorus which won the MBC National Choral Competition in Pasay City, Manila in 2017 and 2018 consecutively.
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- Conductor
- Celger Villa Campa Venzon
- Soprano 1
- Jacel Nantes
- Reese Bonapos
- Phovy Kate Cardino
- April Irish Cereza
- Soprano 2
- Kenneth Roquid
- Ma. Alojah Jane Payadyad
- Francine Jane Perdigon
- Ian Jhodel Nabor
- Alto 1
- Kristine Nicole Porcalla
- Ma. Pia Franchesca Candelaria
- Chiena Marielle Morga
- Alto 2
- Grachel Mae Lopez
- Marian Joy Tuagnon
- Alexia Grace Adra
- Tenor 1
- Mark JikoCido
- Mark Anthony Gonzales
- Jorry Basco
- Tenor 2
- James Dimasayao
- Neil Michael De Castro
- Rey Mark Pedrajeta
- Bass 1
- Fernando Curaming II
- Romnick Moendem
- Bass 2
- Christian Kim Ocfemia
- Genesis Steven Ronquillo
- Joshua Locaba
PROGRAM
- Psalm 100 (Fidel G. Calalang Jr)
- Ave Maria (Ralph Hoffmann)
- Laudate Dominum (Giedrius Svilainis)
- Carpe Somnium (Jude Roldan)
- Cantate Domino (Josu Elberdin)
- Alleuia (Ralph Manuel)
- My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord (Arr. Moses Hogan)
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- Banwar Iti Cordillera (Normita “Bing” Rio-Pablico)
- Izar Ederrak (Josu Elberdin)
- Soleram (Arr. Josu Elberdin)
- A Tu Lado (Javier Busto)
- Paru-parong Bukid (Arr. Fidel G. Calalang Jr)
- Leron Leron Sinta (Saunder Choi)
- Da Coconut Nut (Ryan Cayabyab)
- True Colors (Arr. Saunder Choi)
- We Are The World (Arr. Arnel De Pano)
Ethnic Gala Concert
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PROGRAM
- Taiwan Taoyuan Hakka Cultural Development Association (Taiwan)
- 1. 黄梅戲 Gangshan Beauty Selection
- 2. 正德皇帝李鳳 Zhengde & miss Li Feng
- Naga Central School 1 VOCALS (Philippines)
- 1. Kruhay
- 2. Ambo Hato
- Diponegoro University
Choir (Indonesia) - 1. Tanduk Majeng
- 2. Macepet Cepetan
- Angelus Domini
Choir (Korea) - 1. River Village
- 2. Arirang Wind
- Vinschool One (Vietnam)
- 1. Hello Vietnam
- 2. Bac Kim Thang
- JOA Choir (Korea)
- 1. Can't Forget
- 2. Arirang Fantasy
- Paduan Suara
Mahasiswa Universitas
Tadulako (Indonesia) - 1. Paris Barantai
- 2. Siksik Si Batu Manikkam
Youth Program / Cond. Mark Anthony Carpio
1. Why We Sing / Greg Gilpin2. Paraiso / Ryan Cayabyab
Adult Program / Cond. Tim Sharp
1. O Gracious Light / Tim Sharp2. Vox Populi / Giedrius Svilainis
Raul Talmar
1. Warming up a choir with elements of body percussion, breathing exercises and different connections of consonants and vocals.
Why is needed to do different rhythmical exercises (especially in contemporary music)?
Why do we need good connections between consonants and vocals?
2. Estonian contemporary choral music:
"Some highlights of Estonian contemporary choral music”
