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Choir of the Earth @choiroftheearth.com · 1d

The premiere will be live-conducted by @benenglandbem.bsky.social, the online concert is free to attend and for more information on this incredible collaboration and the concert performance, just head here:

choiroftheearth.com/upcoming-con...

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Choir of the Earth and the Bergen Philharmonic present: Ein Deutsches Requiem by Johannes Brahms — Choir of the Earth

Join us for the world premiere of a remarkable new recording of Johannes Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem , created through a ground-breaking collaboration between Choir of the Earth and the Bergen Phil...

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · 4d

So my 11 year old has been pestering me to watch Hitchcock’s Vertigo ever since I played him the amazing Herrmann soundtrack. Watched it last night and his mind was utterly blown. Walked him to the bus stop this morning and he was still processing how amazing it was. What should we show him next? 🤔

a movie poster for vertigo special edition with james stewart and kim novak

ALT: a movie poster for vertigo special edition with james stewart and kim novak

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · 8d

It was a huge honour to lead this incredible performance, thank you all 🙏 ❤️

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Choir of the Earth @choiroftheearth.com · 9d

We’re honoured that Ralph Allwood MBE DMus has been appointed as Earth Choir Academy’s first Patron.

Ralph has an incredible career in music. Here's a clip of him sharing his thoughts with us, and you can listen to the complete conversation, here:

youtu.be/UtasevKWwlU?...

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · 15d

Today’s the day the @choiroftheearth.com perform Haydn’s incredible Nelson Mass at Esterházy. It’s a huge honour to be here walking in the footsteps of the great man himself, singing his music with a global choir and raising €1000s for local charity.

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · 16d

Morning all! After an excellent dinner of schnitzel and beer last night, Papa Haydn is ready on the podium for @choiroftheearth.com’s full day of rehearsals. #crotchetedhaydn

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · 17d

Today’s the day that @choiroftheearth.com begin their epic Haydn Nelson Mass tour in wonderful Vienna! Papa Haydn has been up since 6:30am preparing for nearly 150 singers - time for a strong coffee… ☕️ #crochetedhaydn

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · 19d

When he was a youngster, Papa Haydn was fired from the choir at St Stephen’s Cathedral in part for cutting off the pigtail of one of his fellow choristers 😬. Now he’s back in his new crocheted form as a tourist! @choiroftheearth.com #crochetedhaydn

A crocheted Haydn in front of St Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · 20d

This week Papa Haydn makes a triumphant return to the Esterhazy palace along with nearly 150 global members of @choiroftheearth.com to sing his iconic Nelson Mass! In these troubled times, the joy of shared music is the most precious and profoundly important gift we can bring to our world 🌍 ❤️ 🎶

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Choir of the Earth @choiroftheearth.com · Sep 10

“World class”

It’s fantastic to hear chorister Suellen choosing these words to describe Choir of the Earth. Take a listen...

We’re looking forward to singing more world class music together & if you'd like to join us, head here to discover more:

choiroftheearth.com/how-cote-works

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · Sep 9

For anyone in the Midlands who loves baroque music and fancies a great day of singing, do join me for the Vivaldi Gloria with baroque strings on 18th October in Dorridge, near Solihull. Score and teaching all available before you attend, details here: memf.org.uk/event/vivald...

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · Sep 8

It’s such a great sing isn’t it? Shame it so often gets left out

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Choir of the Earth @choiroftheearth.com · Sep 3

Here's a completely new way to interact with choral music - Soundslice. If you have a digital device (phone, tablet, computer) & a web browser, the music comes to life on your screen & in your hand. Join @benenglandbem.bsky.social to explore Soundslice in detail:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDrc...

Soundslice Walkthrough with Ben England BEM

YouTube video by Choir of the Earth

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · Jun 26

Having a fab day with legendary Finnish musicians Satu Sopanen and Susanna Heinonen and the largest collection of kanteles in the UK! We are at St Bonadventures school in Bristol today running workshops for year 4 students. Huge thanks to @bristolbeacon.bsky.social for their help organising this!

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · Jun 19

Hang on, not so fast - trying to get all this written down 📝😅

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Homechoir @homechoir.bsky.social · Jun 8

Loneliness Awareness Week starts tomorrow - come along to Homechoir for special themed programmes starting at 11am on Monday. We're a friendly online singing community led by @benenglandbem.bsky.social

Homechoir @homechoir.bsky.social · Jun 5

Next week, we’re proud to be singing in support of Marmalade Trust’s Loneliness Awareness Week—a cause close to all our hearts. 💛 marmaladetrust.org/law

We’ve curated a full week of uplifting and heartfelt music themed around friendship, connection, and belonging. www.youtube.com/@homechoir

Homechoir @homechoir.bsky.social · Jun 5

Homechoir is free and open to all so come and experience the joy of singing and community. Sing with us on Monday 11am, Wednesday and Friday 2pm and Sunday 11am - find us at
www.youtube.com/@homechoir or visit
homechoir.org

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Nikki C @quoque.bsky.social · Jun 9

Absolutely gorgeous programme with @benenglandbem.bsky.social at @homechoir.bsky.social today to kick off #LonelinessAwarenessWeek - and powerful messages about loneliness too. Do check it out and do like and share it - you never know who it might reach who really needs it. youtu.be/5Y7DhdguzCg

Carrickfergus sing this and lovely Folk songs with Homechoir for Loneliness Awareness Week

YouTube video by homechoir

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Homechoir @homechoir.bsky.social · Jun 5

Next week, we’re proud to be singing in support of Marmalade Trust’s Loneliness Awareness Week—a cause close to all our hearts. 💛 marmaladetrust.org/law

We’ve curated a full week of uplifting and heartfelt music themed around friendship, connection, and belonging. www.youtube.com/@homechoir

Homechoir @homechoir.bsky.social · Jun 5

Homechoir is free and open to all so come and experience the joy of singing and community. Sing with us on Monday 11am, Wednesday and Friday 2pm and Sunday 11am - find us at
www.youtube.com/@homechoir or visit
homechoir.org

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · Jun 2

It’s a fabulous programme, and one that we are really excited to bring to fruition. Thanks for all your support Rob!

robt8.bsky.social @robt8.bsky.social · Jun 2

The most ambitious program of music I have ever seen launched by @choiroftheearth.com today, to be directed by @benenglandbem.bsky.social looking forward to every note #singing

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Homechoir @homechoir.bsky.social · May 13

We're proud to release our recording of Stop Crying Your Heart Out by Oasis in support of @talkclubcharity.bsky.social.
Homechoir is a community of singers led by @benenglandbem.bsky.social who meet regularly online to share their love of singing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AenA...

HOMECHOIR X TALK CLUB: STOP CRYING YOUR HEART OUT

YouTube video by Talk Club

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · May 5

Not all modes are created equal

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Homechoir @homechoir.bsky.social · Apr 30

Join us on Friday at 2pm for the world premiere of Homechoir's recording of Stop Crying Your Heart Out by Oasis. Homechoir were led as ever by the inspirational @benenglandbem.bsky.social and partnered with @talkclubcharity.bsky.social to highlight men's mental health www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p5W...

Stop Crying Your Heart Out PREMIERE Friday

YouTube video by homechoir

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · Apr 3

For those keen on singing or playing baroque music, I’m leading a Purcell workshop day for Southern Early Music Forum in Horsham on May 17th featuring Rejoice in the Lord Alway and extracts from Dido and Aeneas with strings at baroque pitch - details here, do come along! semf.org.uk/event/purcell

Purcell for singers, strings, and continuo – Southern Early Music Forum

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · Apr 2

It’s a beautiful arrangement by Paul Drayton. Here’s Choir of the Earth singing it with the amazing Charles Mutter on violin. Thousands of voices singing all around the world - a very special recording : youtu.be/puNSGoMJOSc?...

The Lark Ascending - choral version with Fieri Consort/Charles Mutter (violin) - Relax and listen

YouTube video by Choir of the Earth

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Ben England BEM @benenglandbem.bsky.social · Mar 12

Five years ago today I posted my very first YouTube video on the @homechoir.bsky.social channel and my life has been forever changed for the better since then. Happy Birthday Homechoir and thanks to everyone in my online choirs for an amazing journey so far X youtu.be/FsBpL-8k5pI?...

Welcome to Quarantine Choir!

YouTube video by homechoir

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