Riu Riu Chiu | arr. Jim Leininger

A Festival of Lessons & Carols
Joseph Crnko, conductor
Northwest Boychoir
Vocalpoint! Seattle
Live Concert | Benaroya Hall, Seattle
December 22, 2017

The Northwest Boychoir’s musical sophistication, rich tonal quality, and dedication to exacting perfection have established its reputation as one of the nation’s premier children’s choirs. Along with Vocalpoint! Seattle, the Northwest Boychoir has trained thousands of young singers for more than 45 years, and more significantly, shaped the lives of our region’s youth by teaching important lessons in personal commitment and the value of teamwork. Led by Joseph Crnko, now in his 36th year as Music Director, the Choir’s staff of professional musicians and educators is engaged in the teaching of a rigorous curriculum that trains young singers, 6-18 years old, to be fully-skilled musicians who sing at the highest professional level, read music fluently, and perform in professional settings with confidence.

For more than 30 years, the Choirs have maintained a close working relationship with the Seattle Symphony and participate annually in the performance of great choral works. Recent performances include Vivaldi’s Gloria, Orff’s Carmina Burana, Stravinsky’s demanding Perséphone., and Debussy’s Nocturnes, conducted by Maestro Ludovic Morlot. The Choirs often collaborate with Music of Remembrance and other local arts organizations.

The choir also maintains an active recording schedule, and has an impressive list of movie and video game soundtrack credits. Officially designated the “Singing Ambassadors” of Washington State, the Northwest Boychoir has toured both nationally and internationally. _______________________________________________________________________________________
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[SophiaElizabeth.]

Beautiful!! You guys totally nailed it!!!! 😍❤

[chrismiller]

Given the name of this choir I didn't expect such a mature sound. Well done, gentlemen.

[jrousselle]

This is an absolutely magnificent rendition of a classic. I can't remember hearing a better version.

[juanvines]

Es la mejor y mas auténtica versión que he oido de este llevo muchos años en la música coral

[EmilyBrown-gggi]

Am doing this song in my school choir I've learned half of it but it's gonna be in my next consurt and my teacher says it's from the 1600s I don't know but it's amazing. IT'S A perfect song I love it

[kimberlymiller]

Liked it, but like the Monkees version more. ❤