Theatre of Voices was established by Paul Hillier in 1990 in the UK. It now has its permanent base in Copenhagen, Denmark. The following members of Theatre of Voices will be in Helsinki in August 2019:
- Paul Hillier, artistic director of the Theatre of Voices
- Else Torp, soprano
- Signe Asmussen, mezzosoprano
- Paul Bentley-Angell, tenor
- Jakob Bloch Jespersen, bass-baritone
The ensemble is known for its extensive repertoire of contemporary music, often juxtaposed with early music. Its programmes feature many of the most eminent composers of recent times, including Kaija Saariaho, Heiner Goebbels, Berio, Pärt, Reich, Cage, Gudmundsen-Holmgreen and Stockhausen, while among its current favourite ‘early’ composers are Perotin, Dowland and Buxtehude.
During the Sibelius Summer Academy course students will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform classical a cappella ensemble repertoire, ranging from medieval to contemporary music. The Theatre of Voices course at the Sibelius Summer Academy is open to both vocal ensembles and individuals. We intend that all groups will have individual tuition each day, and that everyone will participate in the final concert. Other topics, (programme planning, repertoire, rehearsal techniques, audience communication, the music profession as a business, etc.,) will also be addressed.
The application period ends on APRIL 10th 2019.
More information:
Project Manager Terhi Luukkonen
Professor in Choir Conducting Nils Schweckendiek
