Dive into the exquisite late Renaissance with Claudio Monteverdi’s beautiful madrigal, “Quel Augellin Che Canta” (That little bird that sings). Performed with stunning clarity by the PSM Sunshine Voice UMY, this piece uses the joyful song of a bird as a vibrant metaphor for the delight of love and nature. It’s pure, intricate Italian harmony at its finest. ❓ What’s your all-time favorite Renaissance madrigal? Share it in the comments below! • Via ─ @psmsunshinevoiceumy • Song: “Quel Augellin Che

Saint Angela Choir, under the direction of Roni Sugiarto, delivers a deeply moving performance of ‘Kenanglah Kami’, the first movement of ‘Kerawang Bekasi’ by Nicholas Rio, during the World Choral Championship 2024, where they claimed the title of World Champions. 🏆 The piece is rooted in the words of Indonesian poet Chairil Anwar and reflects on the Rawagede massacre of 1947: a visceral reminder of loss, sacrifice, and resilience. The piece employs Rio’s setting as a choral meditation that con