Review Excerpts
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Both performances and recordings have received positive reviews from audience members and professional music performers and critics. Cited as one of the "best university choirs in Canada" (Lunenburg, NS Bulletin and Progress Enterprise), the choir has presented concerts described as a "bona fide died-and-gone-to-heaven experience" (Kitchener-Waterloo Record). Composers have been "very impressed," noting their music was "beautifully sung and very touching" (Morris Kates, Ottawa). On recordings, "delicate moments of sensitive ensemble singing stand out" (Music Alberta Magazine). Recordings have been "a blessing to [radio] listeners" (Mark Eischer, Lutheran Hour Ministries).
The Concordia Concert Choir
"...one of the best university choirs in Canada..."
–The Bulletin and the Progress Enterprise, Lunenburg, NS
"...hearts, minds, and imaginations are focused entirely on achieving the finest group expression possible."
–Pauline Flinch-Durichen, Kitchener-Waterloo Record
"I have never heard any musical presentation equal the magnificent sound of the Concordia School of Music presentation."
–Margaret Chegwin, Millet Pipestone Flyer
"...combine zestful evangelism with intelligent artistry..."
–Pauline Flinch-Durichen, Kitchener-Waterloo Record
"...world-class musical ability..."
–Angermunde (Germany) Uckermarker
"...seems equally at home in all...styles."
–Jeremy Spurgeon, ACF Quires
"...basses of rich organ-pedal sonority, tenors with rich clear, unforced brilliance, [and] finely meshed sopranos and altos..."
–Pauline Flinch-Durichen, Kitchener-Waterloo Record
"...clarity of voices, delicacy of sound quality and precision of entries and releases"
–Susan Ehrlich, Verden (Germany), Stadt und Land
"Very delicate moments of sensitive ensemble singing stand out."
–Trent Worthington, Music Alberta Magazine
"...a masterful demonstration of virtuosity."
–Susan Ehrlich, Verden (Germany), Stadt und Land
"...unified and blended sound..."
–Peggy Wright, Concordia Blue and White
"...a beautifully balanced ensemble..."
–Basil S. Brownless, Lunenburg, NS
"...provide(s)... a feeling of passion..."
–Peggy Wright, Concordia Blue and White
"...showed an infectious happiness."
–Susan Ehrlich, Verden (Germany), Stadt und Land
Performances
"The whole performance was refreshing."
–James Aulenbach, Lunenburg, NS
"...[a] bona fide died-and-gone-to-heaven experience."
–Pauline Flinch-Durichen, Kitchener-Waterloo Record "pure and beautiful: ... an impressive concert."
–Gifhorn (Germany) Stadt und Land
Recordings
"3" (2002), "O Lord of Life" (1999), "75th Anniversary: Trans-Canada" (1996)
"...beautifully sung and very touching!"
–Morris Kates, composer (whose Psalm 100 is on "O Lord of Life")
"...overall high quality of performance demonstrated on this recording"
–Trent Worthington, Music Alberta Magazine
"...a first rate recording"
–Morris Kates, composer (Psalm 100 is on "O Lord of Life")
"...a blessing to our Lutheran Hour listeners"
–Mark Eischer, executive director, Lutheran Hour Ministries
Conductor, Dr. John Hooper
"...good ensemble resulting from John Hooper's precise direction."
–Jeremy Spurgeon, ACF Quires
"...drew out ... luxurious blend and balance."
–Pauline Flinch-Durichen, Kitchener-Waterloo Record
"...inspired leadership..."
–Robin King, ACF Quires
"Under the direction of ... John Hooper, the [Alberta Honour] choir was prepared for an outstanding performance."
–Heather Bedford-Clooney, ACF Quires
"I was very impressed with your interpretation and the choir's performance."
–Morris Kates, composer (whose Psalm 100 is on "O Lord of Life")
"John Hooper has provided repertoire to satisfy many expectations."
–Trent Worthington, Music Alberta Magazine
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