Tehran Vocal Ensemble, also known as Vocapella, is to perform a concert on April 13 at Andisheh Hall at the premises of Hozeh-Honari (Art Bureau), affiliated to the Islamic Development Organization in Tehran.
Led by conductor and composer Milad Omranloo, 41, the ensemble will sing a number of classical compositions, Tiwall reported.
The group’s name is derived from ‘a capella’ (in Italian: in the manner of chapel) which means singing as a group or solo without instrumental accompaniment.
Founded in 2006, the ensemble has introduced a new style in Persian music called mouth music, which can be defined as the vocal imitation of instrumental music. The singers each bring out the sounds of a musical instrument through their vocal chords to produce music in unison.
Acclaimed musician and vocalist Ashkan Kamangari, 34, will sing at the upcoming concert along with the band members.
They have been honored at several prestigious events worldwide. The ensemble won a gold medal at the Mixed Chamber Choirs section and a silver medal at the Folklore section of the 2nd Asian Choir Games held in South Korea in 2009.
It also received a gold medal in the Mixed Choir Category of the 11th International Folksong Choir Festival in Barcelona in 2009 as well as a gold medal at the 2009 World Choir Championship.
Andisheh Hall is located at the intersection of Hafez Avenue and Somayyeh Street. Tickets are available on Tiwall.com.
