Quanta Qualia 3: Final Performance Unveiled!
On 12 December 2024, Choir of the Earth unveiled the final performance of our recent Quanta Qualia 3 project during a special concert performance livestream. Conducted live by Musical Director Ben England BEM, this event marked the first time singers and guests experienced the final mix, which combines recordings from 2020, 2021, and 2024.
The newly released music video, now available on YouTube, features stunning natural scenes from around the world and footage of cellist Laura Peribañez Artero in the recording studio. This rendition of Patrick Hawes' Quanta Qualia is believed to be the largest choral performance of the piece ever assembled, either live or online.
Reflecting on the project's scope, Ben England remarked, "I am so proud of the thousands of voices who took part in this recording over the past four and a half years."
Quanta Qualia holds a special place in the Choir's history. Our initial 2020 performance, featuring a saxophone solo by Sophie Burrows, became an anthem of hope during the challenging context of the pandemic. The 2021 rendition introduced a cello solo by Jiaxin Cheng/Lloyd Webber and a host of new singers who had discovered the joys of online choral singing. The 2024 version unites all of the previous recordings, plus new recordings submitted by global choristers this summer, culminating in a powerful expression of global unity through music.
The music video concludes with a message from the Choir of the Earth Team: "This recording consists of every voice that has taken part in our three Quanta Qualia sessions in 2020, 2021, and 2024 and is dedicated to our wonderful choristers. Thank you for an amazing five years of stunning music. Here's to many more years to come."
For those who wish to enjoy the performance offline or on the go, high-quality downloads of the audio track and video are available on the Choir’s website, as well as an 'Ultimate EP', featuring the original performances and videos plus brand new, unheard mixes: Get them here:
If you were part of Choir of the Earth’s recording of Quanta Qualia by Patrick Hawes in 2024, 2021 or 2020, get a copy of your wonderful performance to enjoy in fantastic quality any time, even offline. The ‘Quanta Qualia 3 - Track Only’ digital download includes the following:
Quanta Qualia 3 audio recording in WAV (high quality) format
Quanta Qualia 3 audio recording in MP3 (lower file size) format
Official Quanta Qualia 3 music video in high definition (MP4 format)
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Or, if you can’t get enough Quanta Qualia, you may prefer to buy our Ultimate EP instead - click here to check it out.
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If Quanta Qualia by Patrick Hawes holds a dear place in your heart, Quanta Qualia: The Ultimate EP is the digital download for you. Hear Choir of the Earth and our special musical guests peform this beautiful piece in never-before-heard versions and watch the stunning music videos in full quality, even if you’re offline.
Each audio track comes in high quality WAV format and lower file size MP3 format, so you can choose which is right for you. Videos come in MP4 format, which is the most commonly accepted by a range of devices and video players.
QUANTA QUALIA: THE ULTIMATE EP - CONTENTS
Audio Tracks - each is provided in both WAV (highest quality) and MP3 (lower file size) format:
Quanta Qualia 3 Choir with cello by Laura Peribañez Artero
Quanta Qualia 3 Choir a cappella
Quanta Qualia 3 Choir with saxophone by Sophie Burrows
Quanta Qualia 3 Choir with cello by Jiaxin Cheng
Quanta Qualia 1 Choir with saxophone by Sophie Burrows
Quanta Qualia 2 Choir with cello by Jiaxin Cheng
Full HD Quality Videos - provided in MP4 format:
Quanta Qualia 3 Music Video
Quanta Qualia 2 Music Video
Quanta Qualia 1 Music Video
Quanta Qualia 3 Behind the Scenes
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Choir of the Earth continues to bring people together through the power of song, and Quanta Qualia 3 is a shining example of what this global community can achieve. If you are discovering Choir of the Earth for the first time, now is the perfect time to get involved. Read more about how Choir of the Earth works and our upcoming projects, then join this remarkable international choir.
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