musica intima presents ‘Voyages’. Featuring works by Urmas Sisask, Jaako Mäntyjärvi, Michael McGlynn, and a piece (Uvavnuk Dreams/The Great Sea) from Canadian composer Aaron Jensen, this adventurous concert explores mythical travel, the sea, space and stars. It features Kiva Simova, an overtone soloist who sings two pitches simultaneously, and musica intima’s exploration of other extended…
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SATURDAY JUNE 4TH, 2016 – Theatre Aquarius – The Hamilton Children’s Choir presents: SENTIMA, a special concert produced by members of the Ilumini Choir. The concert will feature a new commissioned composition by Aaron Jensen, Aubade. This new work was produced with the support of the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council, and will…
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Anacrusis, The Journal of Choral Canada has given ‘From Sea to Sea’ a rave review in their recent publication. “This past month, I have had a love affair with Canadian composer, Aaron Jensen’s new Centrediscs album ‘From Sea to Sea’….I found myself humming and singing [the music] throughout the day; it is very memorable.” “…Gorgeous, pitch perfect, beautiful…
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On Wednesday May 27th, 2015, six new commissioned Aaron Jensen works will be premiered by the Nathaniel Dett Chorale at the glorious, Koerner Hall.
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Cantor Eric Moses and the Ruach Singers launch their debut CD, “Crossroads” on March 23rd, 2016. Led by Beth Sholom Artist-in-Residence, Aaron Jensen, The Ruach Singers offer a new take on the traditional Jewish choral sound, with style cues from contemporary jazz/pop a cappella and modern world music. Crossroads was produced and edited by Jensen,…
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I am very pleased to announce the imminent release of my new album! From Sea to Sea is a collection of original vocal and choral works that I have composed between 2007 and 2013, setting the text of poets from every province and territory of Canada. This song cycle premiered at Harbourfront Centre in May,…
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Countermeasure is very excited for our upcoming U.K. tour with concerts at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Big Burns Supper – Dumfries, and of course, the London A Cappella Festival, where we will both present our own showcase concert as well as share the stage with our old pals, the inimitable, Swingle Singers.
2015 kicked off with my new appointment as Artist-In-Residence for Beth Sholom Synagogue. I have been developing specialized vocal repertoire for the Beth Sholom Ruach Singers for the past year, with plans to record and produce an album for the ensemble by mid-year. It’s been a fantastic partnership and I am excited to work more closely with…
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Countermeasure is excited to announce that our debut album, “14 Characters”, was nominated for 4 CARA Awards! The CARA Awards (Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards) acknowledge the best in vocal music around the world. Two of the nominations are for best album, and two are for Jensen originals: “14 Characters” and “Opera Somnia”. The nominations are for: -Best Jazz…
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