Rumor di Mare

Rumor di Mare
World Sea Folk & Shanty

Zeemanskoor Rumor di Mare (sailor choir Rumor di Mare, in English) from Leiden distinguishes itself through an extensive and idiosyncratic repertoire and is a winner of various festivals. During performances at home and abroad, the choir interprets the atmosphere of the traditional shanties and sea shanties like no other, but also rowing songs from all over the world. Under the professional direction of conductor Harm Huson , and with the accompaniment of various musicians, an international repertoire of well-known and, in particular, lesser-known songs is performed with contagious enthusiasm.

The name Rumor di Mare comes from Italian and can be roughly translated as Sound of the Sea. Just as the sea is sometimes calm and then rough again, the sound that the choir produces also varies: from subdued sung listening songs to wild, rousing rowing songs. It is the sound of the sailors singing and hoisting the sails or walking the capstan to pull in the anchor. Because it is hard work, a good rhythm helps. One sings, the rest join in. When the watch is over, or the ship is in the harbor, the narrative songs are discussed, with lyrics full of melancholy and longing

The festival, Naar Zee, Naar Zee! (“To Sea, To Sea!” in English)  Sea Folk & Shanty Festival Leiden: this event is organized by Zeemanskoor Rumor di Mare and Sail Leiden.

The Leiden sea shanty choir Rumor di Mare distinguishes itself with its extensive and unique repertoire and has won several festivals. Its members come from throughout the Leiden region. During performances at home and abroad, the choir uniquely captures the atmosphere of traditional shanties and sea shanties, as well as rowing songs from around the world. Under the professional direction of conductor  Harm Huson , and accompanied by various musicians, they perform an international repertoire of well-known and especially lesser-known songs with infectious enthusiasm, not only in Dutch, but also in French, English, Russian, and many other languages. Sometimes they are rough and stirring, just like the sea can be. At other times, they are subdued, with atmospheric, atmospheric songs.

Sailor choir Rumor di Mare is a member of Shanty Nederland.