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Among other functions, Musica International (www.musicanet.org) provides the correct pronunciation of choral pieces by native speakers. Whenever you see the microphone icon in the description of a score, there is a recording of the text.
Do you have a favorite choral piece in your mother tongue? Please check www.musicanet.org to see if a recording of its pronunciation is included. If not, send a registration of the pronunciation to librarian@musicanet.org and become the official “Musica voice” for this piece! No need for any specific software. A simple recording, even with your smartphone, will do the job. All you need to do is articulate distinctly, speak slowly, and be natural. You will be brilliant!
For examples, check out Eric Whitacre’s “Water Night” in English (https://www.musicanet.org/son/00/00058t.mp3) or Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Jesu meine Freude” in German (https://www.musicanet.org/son/04/00131t.mp3) or Claude Debussy’s “Dieu, qu'il la fait bon regarder” in French (https://www.musicanet.org/son/00/00119t.mp3)...
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IFCM International Online Cafes are open to everyone! Recordings are available to IFCM members only. Since the first online meeting in 2023, IFCM has invited prestigious choral leaders, conductors and composers, from all over the world: Maria Guinand (Venezuela), Eric Banks (USA), Michael Ostrzyga (Germany), Tracy Wong (Malaysia/Canada), Luz Helena Peñaranda (Colombia), Joel Magus P. Navarro (Philippines), Ana María Raga (Venezuela), Carmen Acevedo (Puerto Rico), Jurģis Cābulis (Latvia), Lim Ai Hooi (Singap
Read moreOur focus at the moment is to unite the choral calendars of international choral organisations. Meanwhile please consult the calendar of choral events published by the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat here.
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