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Anthony O'Daly from Reincarnations, Op. 16: Samuel Barber (J. Tramm/MidAtlantic Chamber Choir)
The second piece in Samuel Barber's Reincarnations, Op. 16
Anthony O’Daly was a member of the Whiteboys, a group that resisted encroachments on peasants’ rights to their land with a mixture of rent strikes and violence. In 1820, Daly was wrongfully acc... moreThe second piece in Samuel Barber's Reincarnations, Op. 16
Anthony O’Daly was a member of the Whiteboys, a group that resisted encroachments on peasants’ rights to their land with a mixture of rent strikes and violence. In 1820, Daly was wrongfully accused of shooting at a local landowner and condemned to hang. Although the local population acclaimed him as a hero and attempted to help him escape the gallows, he went quietly to his death.
"Anthony! Since your limbs were laid out, the stars do not shine! The fish leap, not out in the waves! On our meadows, the dew does not fall in the morn, for O’Daly is dead!"
Barber’s song feels like a huge public outpouring of grief. It begins with the basses repeating Anthony’s name on a drone whilst the upper voices sing a keening melody, and the piece builds to hysteria as the sopranos and altos take over the chanted name. There are also suggestions that Raftery’s poem is not a lament but a traditional poet’s curse, calling down retribution in response to Raftery’s... less
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Rodillian Singers
The Rodillian Singers are a female choir led by Musical Director Sue Gwynn. With around 60 members, ranging from 14 years of age upwards. The Rodiilians perform a diverse range of musical styles that are innovative and challenging, having the capacity to ... moreThe Rodillian Singers are a female choir led by Musical Director Sue Gwynn. With around 60 members, ranging from 14 years of age upwards. The Rodiilians perform a diverse range of musical styles that are innovative and challenging, having the capacity to move the audience.Their vision and love of music has seen them move from strength to strength and they have been extremely successful in recent years and the future holds much excitement for the choir.
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Melodical Sensations
We are a music group from Tembisa, in Gauteng. The group was founded in 2020 and it hosted it first event in October 2020. We released our first single track with Umlazi Levites Choir on 26 March 2021. We are available on all major social media platforms.
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Sing Your Cares Away Carers Choir
Carers Choir are a choir for Carers, who meet weekly in South Gloucestershire, singing acapella songs from around the globe. You don't need any experience as all songs are taught by ear. For further information please email, Indigo Craig at sharetheharmon... moreCarers Choir are a choir for Carers, who meet weekly in South Gloucestershire, singing acapella songs from around the globe. You don't need any experience as all songs are taught by ear. For further information please email, Indigo Craig at sharetheharmony@hotmail.co.uk
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Shine Jesus shine - Tibur Gospel Singers
Shine Jesus shine
Cantata presso le Scuderie Estensi a Tivoli il 25 maggio 2013, in occasione della III° edizione del TGS & friends, evento organizzato interamente dai Tibur Gospel Singers con lo scopo di celebrare il canto Gospel, insieme ad altri gru... moreShine Jesus shine
Cantata presso le Scuderie Estensi a Tivoli il 25 maggio 2013, in occasione della III° edizione del TGS & friends, evento organizzato interamente dai Tibur Gospel Singers con lo scopo di celebrare il canto Gospel, insieme ad altri gruppi musicali.
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Odysseus / Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan
"Odysseus" composed and directed by Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan
Soprano solo (Penelope): Natali Boğosyan
Baritone solo (Odysseus): Kevork Tavityan (This piece is dedicated to him).
CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir
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Aşkın Ensemble
Dolce Brass
As part o... more"Odysseus" composed and directed by Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan
Soprano solo (Penelope): Natali Boğosyan
Baritone solo (Odysseus): Kevork Tavityan (This piece is dedicated to him).
CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir
&
Aşkın Ensemble
Dolce Brass
As part of the concert "Amor Vincit Omnia-Love Conquers All-Aşk Her Şeyi Fetheder"
Saint Esprit Cathedral, Istanbul/Turkey
June 11, 2014