Active from 1974 Genre Classical | Headquarters Oregon, United States | |
Albums Pärt: Berliner Messe / Harrison: Mass to St. Anthony Record labels KOCH International Classics, eOne Music International Classics Similar Lou Harrison, Arvo Pärt, Libby Larsen, Portland Columbia Symphon, Portland Youth Philharmonic | ||
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The Oregon Repertory Singers (ORS) is a mixed vocal ensemble in Portland, Oregon, founded in 1974. The choir performs a wide range of works from all time periods and languages, although over the years a special emphasis has been placed on contemporary music of the Americas.
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Ors go where i send thee
Recordings
Since 1980, ORS has commissioned and/or debuted 20 new works by American artists. In October 1988, ORS completed a four compact disc contract with Koch International Classics to record new American music. These recordings include
Other ORS recordings include a compact disc of Rachmaninoff's Vespers with members of the Moscow State Chamber Choir under Vladimir Minin.
In 1995 ORS was included, along with Chanticleer and The King's Singers, in a compact disc Christmas Around the Country, which was distributed nationally by National Public Radio. An excerpt from the 1995 Glory of Christmas concert broadcast on NPR's Performance Today was so well-received that two hour-long specials on ORS followed.
Directors
In April 2011, it was announced that following the retirement of thirty-five year veteran artistic director Gil Seeley, the ensemble would be headed by Ethan Sperry, Director of Choral Activities at Portland State University.
Songs
Berliner Messe For Chorus And OrganMasses Of Arvo Part And Lou Harrison · 1993
Mass To Saint AnthonyMasses Of Arvo Part And Lou Harrison · 1993
Four Pastorales: IV - WoodCorigliano - Effinger - Powell · 2016