In this episode, members of the German choral group, Die Singphoniker, debunk some of the common myths and misconceptions about the Western vocal music genre of romantic vocal music. Where did it originate from? Is it truly all about love songs? Learn about some of the famous romantic composers and fundamental aspects of the genre. Find out how romantic music changed the course of music history, and how it has maintained its popularity to this day. 

Die Singphoniker was featured as part of Voices – A Festival of Song 2023, a celebration of vocal music from around the world.

With pop culture music icons like Madonna and Kanye West releasing gospel music, the genre has gone beyond church walls and into our concert halls. But what does “gospel” even mean? How are gospel singing techniques different from traditional classical choir singing techniques?  Learn about the history and practices of gospel music in this second episode of Fact or Fiction, featuring members of London Community Gospel Choir.

The London Community Gospel Choir was featured as part of Voices – A Festival of Song 2023, a celebration of vocal music from around the world.

The Philippines, famed for its citizens’ singing prowess and vibrant karaoke culture, is also home to many choral groups. Did you know that even their banks or military have choir groups? In this episode, Filipino conductor, composer, and music educator Eudenice Palaruan shares insights into how the country’s history has shaped its choral practices and the blended nature of the form, while also sharing some contemporary singing techniques!

This episode also features members from the Singapore Symphony Youth Choir.

Eudenice Palaruan is the Choral Director of the Singapore Symphony Chorus and a multi-talented chorister, composer, arranger, and music educator. In this episode of Fact or Fiction, he lends us his expertise on Filipino Choral Music.