2009 Destination Opera! Festival Ocean Grove Great Auditorium

the silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more: “Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese th...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">the silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more: “Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.”  

An SATB arrangement of Victor Hugo's remarkable poem "La coccinelle" -- the narrator looks back on a Moment in time when, as a teenager, he was preparing to kiss a girl. Unfortunately, a ladybug lands on her neck, However, which distracts him. He then rem...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">An SATB arrangement of Victor Hugo's remarkable poem "La coccinelle" -- the narrator looks back on a Moment in time when, as a teenager, he was preparing to kiss a girl. Unfortunately, a ladybug lands on her neck, However, which distracts him. He then removes the ladybug, but sadly the kiss flies off forever! If you enjoy this musical trip down memory lane, then I invite you to consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or an Alzheimer's support group in the area where you live. Thank you! https://alzheimer.ca/ Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "La coccinelle", which is dedicated to Emma. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact me at rain@magma.ca. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, the Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years. And with Deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their inval...    is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

he world premiere of "Forgiveness by Dane A Carten with text by Emanual Wolff. Recorded at the First United Methodist Church in Tucson, AZ on May 6th, 2023. Full text: "SHow me eyes like scars to soothe and seethe the thoughts thrice far an...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">he world premiere of "Forgiveness by Dane A Carten with text by Emanual Wolff. Recorded at the First United Methodist Church in Tucson, AZ on May 6th, 2023. Full text: "SHow me eyes like scars to soothe and seethe the thoughts thrice far and smoothly breathe calm vision light - ajar and free, this vision gift that's Deep as dust, and hard as feather leaves; sweet nectar light of lust and color brilliance; this stroke of sight's delivery."​​ ​ Program notes: As I was searching for text for a new composition in 2019, I stumbled upon a long-time friend’s poetry book and devoured it. Emanual Wolff’s MooNlight Howling spoke to me in its dark corners, surrealist takes on reality and visceral accounts of battles with mental illness and the struggle of existence therein. Forgiveness especially so; the first stanza of which painted an image of loss, of regret, and of reconciliation. My composition then took on a programmatic aspect – coming ...    is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Based on the old Basque carol 1 the angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all gener...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Based on the old Basque carol 1 the angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 3 then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." Most highly favoured lady, Gloria! 4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say, "Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!"  is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Making-of de las sesiones de grabación del Cd "Colores" del Coro del Colegio Público Las Veredas, Colmenarejo, Madrid, España, y de la colaboración en el Cd "Mosaico" de Rayden. Música: Rolling in the Deep (Adele) Solistas: María Pérez Penco y Patricia Ca...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Making-of de las sesiones de grabación del Cd "Colores" del Coro del Colegio Público Las Veredas, Colmenarejo, Madrid, España, y de la colaboración en el Cd "Mosaico" de Rayden. Música: Rolling in the Deep (Adele) Solistas: María Pérez Penco y Patricia Cañete. Director invitado: David Azurza Director del Coro las Veredas: Enrique Martín Pianista: Paula Mercedes Lozano  

A beautiful liturgical hymns (Kyrie) in Igbo language to rouse the spirits of the lay apostolate in Deep penitential mood for the holy Eucharistic celebration.

Slumber Songs (3 Canadian Nocturnes, movement I) text: John McCrae music: Nathaniel Barnes singer: Matthew Curtis I Sleep, little eyes That brim with childish tears amid thy play, Be comforted! No grief of night can weigh Against the joys that...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Slumber Songs (3 Canadian Nocturnes, movement I) text: John McCrae music: Nathaniel Barnes singer: Matthew Curtis I Sleep, little eyes That brim with childish tears amid thy play, Be comforted! No grief of night can weigh Against the joys that throng thy coming day. Sleep, little heart! there is no place in Slumberland for tears: Life soon enough will bring its chilling fears And sorrows that will dim the after years. Sleep, little heart! II Ah, little eyes Dead blossoms of a springtime long ago, That life's storm crushed and left to lie below the benediction of the falling snow! Sleep, little heart That ceased so long ago its frantic beat! the years that come and go with silent feet Have naught to tell save this — that rest is sweet. Sleep, little heart. http://www.choirplace.com/profile/Nathaniel Matthew Curtis https://choraltracks.com/  is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Albion soprano Caroline introduces our Underground performances, which are a completely new departure for us. We have worked to curate a programme of singing and stories that takes us Deep underground in Peak Cavern, Castleton. Limited tickets are still...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Albion soprano Caroline introduces our Underground performances, which are a completely new departure for us. We have worked to curate a programme of singing and stories that takes us Deep underground in Peak Cavern, Castleton. Limited tickets are still available for this special occasion. See http://peakcavern.co.uk/general/albion-underground/ to buy these.  

64th Annual Choir Festival Dr. Joseph M. Martin, Conductor Dr. Gordon Turk, Organ Great Auditorium Brass Ensemble July 8, 2018 Filmed and Edited by Quinton Tramm