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Munich-based Rock&Jazz Choir VoicesInTime was founded in 1996 by
Stefan Kalmer. What began as a musical project of ambitious singers
soon developed into an internationally acclaimed a-cappella choir. First
concerts in Munich were followed by appearances in Germany and
abroad. Workshops with external jazz professionals accompany the
development of the choir's profile.
Classifying the group in a musical genre is difficult as VoicesInTime
manages to present a particularly diverse and entertaining repertoire to its
audience. Not only the obligatory Jazz- and a-cappella standards, but also
musical versions of poems by Goethe and Shakespeare and cover
versions from Rammstein to Stevie Wonder are part of their performance.
The large variety of styles is provided by compositions of Stefan Kalmer
and complemented by works of European choir conductors like Thierry
Lalo (France) and Jens Johansen (Denmark).
The singers come from a musical
background as diverse as the repertoire. The
blend of professional jazz singers,
experienced music teachers and passionate
voices makes up the choir's identity.
Different musical formations within the choir
performing independently reflect this fact.
With their unique style and music performed in various languages,
VoicesInTime has traveled from Bavaria to the Baltic Sea, Slovenia, Austria
and the Netherlands, competing in contests and performing at international
choir festivals. With the long-awaited first prize at the 2006 German
National Choir Competition, taking place every four years, their continuous
efforts have again been rewarded.
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