Renaissance Street Singers
Renaissance Street Singers | |
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Choir | |
Origin | New York City |
Founded | 1973 |
Genre | a cappella Renaissance music |
Chief conductor | John Hetland |
Website | www |
The Renaissance Street Singers is a New York City-based amateur
History
John Hetland, a resident of Manhattan, founded the Renaissance Street Singers in 1973
The group consists of about 25 people who love this kind of music and who wish to share it by singing for passers-by. They rehearse at the conductor's home, and perform in public spaces and street corners around the city. In cold weather, they often perform in
The music performed, primarily from the 15th and 16th centuries,
In 2013, the choir was featured on
References
- ^ a b c Pantuso, Phillip (April 6, 2013). "The Renaissance Street Singers Perform Sacred Songs in Secular Spots". The New York Times. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Rose, Joel (August 25, 2013). "Atheists Take Old Hymns out of the Chapel and Into the Streets". New York Public Radio. New York City. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Renaissance Street Singers: Frequently Asked Questions".
Further reading
- Hillaby, Sue, "A Sidewalk Renaissance," The Village Voice, September 8, 1975, p. 87.
- Brookhiser, Richard (June 28, 1993). "Sweet Music". The New Yorker. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- Yap, Diana Michèle, "OK Chorales: Renaissance fare," Time Out New York, August 10–17, 2000, p. 51
External links
- Official website
- Renaissance Street Singers Early Music America
- The Renaissance Street Singers on Christopher Street (2007) on YouTube
- Renaissance Street Singers onnow.tv