I saw most of these kids and their conductor Josef Doeller in January 1982 when they visited Carnegie Hall. It was one of the most memorable VBC concerts I attended. The kids were absolutely brilliant. Of course, the next year (as in the video) some of the boys I saw in 1982 had moved on as their voices broke.
Yes, is very good soloist, this is the WSK we love to see and hear. Good voices, happy faces. Actually I have contact with a former vienna choir boy from Mexico, (2001-2004)I saw him in a video of an Indian folk song.
The name of the choir under the Hapsburg Emperors was "Königliche und Kaiserliche Hofsingknabe" -- Royal and Imperial Court Boy Singers. Another clarification -- Joseph Haydn was actually not a member of this choir, but the St. Stephens Cathedral choir in Vienna. Both the chapel choir and the cathedral had the same director at this time though, and he often used the cathedral boys to augment the chapel choir at events at the palace.
I second that. Would have LOVED to hear him solo on Standchen (see his channel) from maybe, the first three or four rows of the audience. Rock on Rene!
Hi gzztal, The Brucknerchoir made presentations in USA in 1982, were probably to Mexico too. It's very close! Maybe you did see them?! But it seems that this time was not René playing Mitzi.
Thank you, Orion! I was wondering, though, what prompts a boy to want to do an audition. If they saw and heard the WSK singing, and liked it so much that they wanted to sing like that too? Or if family members spotted that the boy had talent and encouraged them. Or if they just woke up one morning and said "I want to be a WSK"! In Almost Angels, it seemed as if most of the boys had already had singing lessons of some sort. Maybe I am too curious, but I would like to know!
Most professional choirs require some background of experience in church choirs or similar scenarios. The boy also has to possess a clear, attractive voice and a certain amount of knowledge of music theory, such as recognizing and identifying a played or sung note. When they are accepted, around age 8, they then are enrolled in the classes which train them very well in theory, along with a complete education. They practice singing many hours a week, and each boy receives personal voice lessons. Also, they are probably required to learn to play at least one instrument. They learn to pronounce languages, English, Latin, etc. I think that the desire to enter the Choir largely comes from the fact that many of them come from musical families, with parents who sing or play professionally.
kawaiimiffy, thanks so much for posting this concert in youtube, I am fan of WSK, since many years, I´d been in 3 concerts of them in Mexico, and all Shubertchores signed my book in march 2001,I found your vids excelents. Is funny to see the boy in 4:19 who lost the sequence for instants, and keep smiling; great job of soloist, specially the one next to the piano. Do you know his name?
Hello Rene! I have a question; I wonder how boys like you became members of the WSK. Did you already come from musical families? Or were the boys talents discovered in some other way? Very best wishes, Nansi
Exquisite singing. This was the Vienna Boys Choir when it was second to none. I would love to wave a magic wand and restore the VBC to its former brilliant glory. Forget the mediocre group they've become now.
この会場で聴いていました。決して色あせない奇跡の８３年組。
Que encanto esses jovens
Não canso de ouvir Los.
I think we did it good. Many thanks to all listeners! With best regards,
René Cerncec
renecern
You were blessed with that voice . Have a long happy life . B
Deine Singstimme war wunderbar.😊
So können wir immer noch die schöne angenehme Singstimme geniessen und dabei wohl fühlen 💞💞💞
Não me canso de ouvi los.
I saw most of these kids and their conductor Josef Doeller in January 1982 when they visited Carnegie Hall. It was one of the most memorable VBC concerts I attended. The kids were absolutely brilliant. Of course, the next year (as in the video) some of the boys I saw in 1982 had moved on as their voices broke.
Yes, is very good soloist, this is the WSK we love to see and hear. Good voices, happy faces. Actually I have contact with a former vienna choir boy from Mexico, (2001-2004)I saw him in a video of an Indian folk song.
excelente prestation et voir leur plaisir de chanter m'enchante!
4:13 Handsome boy. 😍💘💔😚😚
Maybe, wow it's been such such a long time! Look at here they were still boys such lovely singers, but on fb they are so mature wow *0*
A feast for the ears!
This choir sings as if they really mean it.
The name of the choir under the Hapsburg Emperors was "Königliche und Kaiserliche Hofsingknabe" -- Royal and Imperial Court Boy Singers. Another clarification -- Joseph Haydn was actually not a member of this choir, but the St. Stephens Cathedral choir in Vienna. Both the chapel choir and the cathedral had the same director at this time though, and he often used the cathedral boys to augment the chapel choir at events at the palace.
I second that. Would have LOVED to hear him solo on Standchen (see his channel) from maybe, the first three or four rows of the audience. Rock on Rene!
Is there a where are they now page? I saw them in the 90's sometime. Get to see them tonight!
Hi gzztal,
The Brucknerchoir made presentations in USA in 1982, were probably to Mexico too. It's very close! Maybe you did see them?! But it seems that this time was not René playing Mitzi.
I think I found his channel but the activity was like 4 years ago? Also his Facebook I think.
His name is Rene Cerncec. He's good isn't he?!
Thank you, Orion! I was wondering, though, what prompts a boy to want to do an audition. If they saw and heard the WSK singing, and liked it so much that they wanted to sing like that too? Or if family members spotted that the boy had talent and encouraged them. Or if they just woke up one morning and said "I want to be a WSK"!
In Almost Angels, it seemed as if most of the boys had already had singing lessons of some sort. Maybe I am too curious, but I would like to know!
Most professional choirs require some background of experience in church choirs or similar scenarios. The boy also has to possess a clear, attractive voice and a certain amount of knowledge of music theory, such as recognizing and identifying a played or sung note. When they are accepted, around age 8, they then are enrolled in the classes which train them very well in theory, along with a complete education. They practice singing many hours a week, and each boy receives personal voice lessons. Also, they are probably required to learn to play at least one instrument. They learn to pronounce languages, English, Latin, etc. I think that the desire to enter the Choir largely comes from the fact that many of them come from musical families, with parents who sing or play professionally.
kawaiimiffy, thanks so much for posting this concert in youtube, I am fan of WSK, since many years, I´d been in 3 concerts of them in Mexico, and all Shubertchores signed my book in march 2001,I found your vids excelents. Is funny to see the boy in 4:19 who lost the sequence for instants, and keep smiling; great job of soloist, specially the one next to the piano. Do you know his name?
Hello Rene! I have a question; I wonder how boys like you became members of the WSK. Did you already come from musical families? Or were the boys talents discovered in some other way?
Very best wishes,
Nansi
Am I allowed to recommend my channel, Editor ?
Haydn from 3:30...:)
What's the soloists name in Gate Nacht by Brahms.?
Rene . B
What's the name of this song?
What is his channel's name please??
솔직히 옛날 멤버들이 낫네요. 올해 내한공연 직접 봤지만 어렸을 때 쭉 들어온 음반 목소리보다 많이 못하더군요. 1985년. 멤버들. 대단하네요. 예전 테잎과 시디에서.들었던 느낌이 듭니다.
Exquisite singing. This was the Vienna Boys Choir when it was second to none. I would love to wave a magic wand and restore the VBC to its former brilliant glory. Forget the mediocre group they've become now.