Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass For The Jubilee Of Choirs - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for the Jubilee of Choirs in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on November 23, 2025. Addressing thousands of choristers gathered for their jubilee, Pope Leo XIV described music as a gift of humanity that conveys what words alone cannot express. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the audience of Jubilee of Choirs and Choral Society at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican on November 22, 2025. Photog by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

Chairman Of The Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Announces Interest Rate Cut

(250918) -- MORGES, Sept. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The "Voices of Peace" concert by choirs from China is staged in Morges, Switzerland, Sept. 17, 2025. The concert enchanted an audience including guests from Switzerland, France, Italy, as well as members of the local Chinese community. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

Atmosphere At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Atmosphere At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Combined Choirs perform before the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive inauguration of Trump as U.S. president. Photo by Kenny Holston/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

The University of Nebraska combined choirs arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025. Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

The University of Nebraska combined choirs arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025. Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

The University of Nebraska combined choirs arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025. Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

The University of Nebraska combined choirs arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025. Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson/POOL/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

The University of Nebraska combined choirs arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025.Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson/POOL/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

The University of Nebraska combined choirs arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025. Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson/POOL/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With Young Singers Of The ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With Young Singers Of The ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with young singers of the ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation at the Vatican on December 30, 2023. ‘Singing can touch hearts and deepen prayer’ said Pope Francis. The group was founded in 1950 in France and later grew into a federation of children’s and youth choirs, boasting over 1,000 members from 25 countries. The Federation brings children together from around the world each year to sing for peace, praise the Lord, and have fun making music together. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media / ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With Young Singers Of The ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With Young Singers Of The ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with young singers of the ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation at the Vatican on December 30, 2023. ‘Singing can touch hearts and deepen prayer’ said Pope Francis. The group was founded in 1950 in France and later grew into a federation of children’s and youth choirs, boasting over 1,000 members from 25 countries. The Federation brings children together from around the world each year to sing for peace, praise the Lord, and have fun making music together. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media / ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With Young Singers Of The ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With Young Singers Of The ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with young singers of the ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation at the Vatican on December 30, 2023. ‘Singing can touch hearts and deepen prayer’ said Pope Francis. The group was founded in 1950 in France and later grew into a federation of children’s and youth choirs, boasting over 1,000 members from 25 countries. The Federation brings children together from around the world each year to sing for peace, praise the Lord, and have fun making music together. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media / ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With Young Singers Of The ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With Young Singers Of The ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with young singers of the ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation at the Vatican on December 30, 2023. ‘Singing can touch hearts and deepen prayer’ said Pope Francis. The group was founded in 1950 in France and later grew into a federation of children’s and youth choirs, boasting over 1,000 members from 25 countries. The Federation brings children together from around the world each year to sing for peace, praise the Lord, and have fun making music together. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media / ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With Young Singers Of The ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With Young Singers Of The ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with young singers of the ‘Pueri Cantores’ Federation at the Vatican on December 30, 2023. ‘Singing can touch hearts and deepen prayer’ said Pope Francis. The group was founded in 1950 in France and later grew into a federation of children’s and youth choirs, boasting over 1,000 members from 25 countries. The Federation brings children together from around the world each year to sing for peace, praise the Lord, and have fun making music together. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media / ABACAPRESS.COM

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

06.09.2023, Tallinn. The first joint rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8 in the Estonia concert hall. For the first time, all 8 soloists, 5 choirs and an orchestra got together. Conductor Neeme Järvi. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

06.09.2023, Tallinn. The first joint rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8 in the Estonia concert hall. For the first time, all 8 soloists, 5 choirs and an orchestra got together. Conductor Neeme Järvi. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

06.09.2023, Tallinn. The first joint rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8 in the Estonia concert hall. For the first time, all 8 soloists, 5 choirs and an orchestra got together. Conductor Neeme Järvi. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

06.09.2023, Tallinn. The first joint rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8 in the Estonia concert hall. For the first time, all 8 soloists, 5 choirs and an orchestra got together. Conductor Neeme Järvi. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

06.09.2023, Tallinn. The first joint rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8 in the Estonia concert hall. For the first time, all 8 soloists, 5 choirs and an orchestra got together. Conductor Neeme Järvi. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

06.09.2023, Tallinn. The first joint rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8 in the Estonia concert hall. For the first time, all 8 soloists, 5 choirs and an orchestra got together. Conductor Neeme Järvi. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

06.09.2023, Tallinn. The first joint rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8 in the Estonia concert hall. For the first time, all 8 soloists, 5 choirs and an orchestra got together. Conductor Neeme Järvi. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

06.09.2023, Tallinn. The first joint rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8 in the Estonia concert hall. For the first time, all 8 soloists, 5 choirs and an orchestra got together. Conductor Neeme Järvi. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

Rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8

06.09.2023, Tallinn. The first joint rehearsal of Mahler's symphony No 8 in the Estonia concert hall. For the first time, all 8 soloists, 5 choirs and an orchestra got together. Conductor Neeme Järvi. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

12th World Peace Choral Festival held in Vienna

STORY: 12th World Peace Choral Festival held in Vienna DATELINE: July 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 12th World Peace Choral Festival 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) : ZHANG ZIYU, a member of the Children's Choir of Shenyang Daily 3. various of the 12th World Peace Choral Festival STORYLINE: The 12th World Peace Choral Festival was held in the Austria capital of Vienna from Thursday to Sunday. This year's festival attracted choirs from countries and regions including Austria, China, Australia, Bulgaria, Germany and Colombia, with a total of over 1,500 participants. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG ZIYU, Member of Children's Choir of Shenyang Daily "I have been a member of the Children's Choir of Shenyang Daily for seven years and I am quite experienced, but I am still very happy, excited and thrilled to come to Vienna, the music capital of the world, to sing. This competition is called the 12th World Peace Choral Festival, and we are trying to bring our friendsh

Music week held in SW China to mark renowned Chinese musician

STORY: Music week held in SW China to mark renowned Chinese musician DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the music week STORYLINE: A music week opened in Kunming, the capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province to celebrate renowned Chinese musician Nie Er. Nie Er (1912-1935) was the composer of China's national anthem. The music week features performances of orchestras, choirs, among others. In its seventh edition, the music festival will last until July 23. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

The XIII Youth Song Festival "Püha on maa" ("Sacred is the Land")

The XIII Youth Song Festival "Püha on maa" ("Sacred is the Land")

02.07.2023, Tallinn. The XIII Youth Song Festival "Püha on maa" ("Sacred is the Land") saw the participation of 778 groups, 23,139 singers and musicians. The choirs and bands were instructed by 657 conductors. The opening joint choir was made up of 362 choirs and 11,900 singers and the final joint choir of 326 choirs and 10,700 singers. The festival's total performers numbered 31,415. Preliminary data suggests Song Festival drew over 51,000 spectators. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

The XIII Youth Song Festival "Püha on maa" ("Sacred is the Land")

The XIII Youth Song Festival "Püha on maa" ("Sacred is the Land")

02.07.2023, Tallinn. The XIII Youth Song Festival "Püha on maa" ("Sacred is the Land") saw the participation of 778 groups, 23,139 singers and musicians. The choirs and bands were instructed by 657 conductors. The opening joint choir was made up of 362 choirs and 11,900 singers and the final joint choir of 326 choirs and 10,700 singers. The festival's total performers numbered 31,415. Preliminary data suggests Song Festival drew over 51,000 spectators. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

The XIII Youth Song Festival "Püha on maa" ("Sacred is the Land")

The XIII Youth Song Festival "Püha on maa" ("Sacred is the Land")

02.07.2023, Tallinn. The XIII Youth Song Festival "Püha on maa" ("Sacred is the Land") saw the participation of 778 groups, 23,139 singers and musicians. The choirs and bands were instructed by 657 conductors. The opening joint choir was made up of 362 choirs and 11,900 singers and the final joint choir of 326 choirs and 10,700 singers. The festival's total performers numbered 31,415. Preliminary data suggests Song Festival drew over 51,000 spectators. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees