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Stanford Singing Break at Queens' College Cambridge, 12-14 July
12-14 July 2024
Come and sing choral music by Charles Villiers Stanford in the magnificent setting of Queens’ College, Cambridge, in an exclusive weekend course hosted by the Royal School of Music to mark the centenary of the composer’s Death...
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The Silver Swan - Adolphus Hailstork
Recorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as part of our "Modern Madrigals" concert.
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"The silver swan, who living had no note,
When Death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against ... moreRecorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as part of our "Modern Madrigals" concert.
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"The silver swan, who living had no note,
When Death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
Thus sang her last, and sang no more:
'Farewell, all joys; Oh Death, Come close mine eyes;
More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.' "
- Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625)
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A famous text also famously used by Gibbons himself for his own Madrigal, Hailstork here pays homage to the work's 16th-century roots. An early composition (written while in college) from the proflic composer, Hailstork combined his own language with his love for choral literature to create a piece reminiscent of the Renaissance with a modern flair. The harmonic language harkens back to a hexachordal modality of the 16th century, uses an unaccompanied SATB choir, and employs varied moments of imitative polyphony and homophony. This short wor... less
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Tuuli - Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf
Tuuli
Live-Mitschnitt des 4. Jubiläumskonzertes des Chorus sine nomine
15. November 2011, Brucknerhaus Linz
Johann Sebastian Bach Motette "Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf"
Chorus sine nomine
Leitung: Johannes Hiemetsberger
Percussion: Ingr... moreTuuli
Live-Mitschnitt des 4. Jubiläumskonzertes des Chorus sine nomine
15. November 2011, Brucknerhaus Linz
Johann Sebastian Bach Motette "Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf"
Chorus sine nomine
Leitung: Johannes Hiemetsberger
Percussion: Ingrid Oberkanins
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Summer Sale!
If you're on the look out for something short and Sweet, maybe 'Ave Verum' might fit the bill... one of our current half-price summer sale offers... more to follow!
https://youtu.be/EiOlCEfYEh4
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"Sonnet 27" Franco Prinsloo (The Horizons Project Choir)
The work was composed by Franco Prinsloo to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Death of William Shakespeare. 126 of the 154 Sonnets were addressed to – and inspired by – a beautiful Young Man who embodied for Shakespeare everything that was finest i... moreThe work was composed by Franco Prinsloo to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Death of William Shakespeare. 126 of the 154 Sonnets were addressed to – and inspired by – a beautiful Young Man who embodied for Shakespeare everything that was finest in the world. The work is a melancholic love song that is based on a folk like melody underlined by a constant pedal point, resembling the sound of bagpipes.
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Mozart Requiem - Downtown Voices - Stephen Sands, conductor
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition, Requiem, was finished after his Death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife, Constanze Mozart, the ailing composer had Come to believe he was writing the piece, initially commissioned by a ... moreWolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition, Requiem, was finished after his Death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife, Constanze Mozart, the ailing composer had Come to believe he was writing the piece, initially commissioned by a German count, to be played at his own funeral — and indeed some sections were. Requiem was later performed at the funerals and commemorative services of Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn, and Frédéric Chopin.
Centuries later in 1960, “scraps of paper” containing Mozart’s unrealized ideas were discovered, prompting new versions of the Requiem.
Mozart Requiem
Robert Levin edition
Downtown Voices
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street
NOVUS NY
Stephen Sands, conductor
Sonya Headlam, soprano
Pamela Terry, mezzo-soprano
David Vanderwal, tenor
Neil Netherly, bass
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BEYOND NINE LAKES for Choir a cappella (w/ Score)
...a man in his twilight years is contemplating his coming passing, metaphorically describing Death as the setting of the sun.
Gilad Hochman's BEYOND NINE LAKES for Choir a cappella (2014), based on a traditional Latvian song (w/ Score)
Composed f... more...a man in his twilight years is contemplating his coming passing, metaphorically describing Death as the setting of the sun.
Gilad Hochman's BEYOND NINE LAKES for Choir a cappella (2014), based on a traditional Latvian song (w/ Score)
Composed for and recorded by Youth Choir Kamēr under conductor Jānis Liepiņš.
Amber Songs (CD) / European Capital of Culture program Rīga 2014
Premiere: 15.-16. March, 2014. The Great Hall of University of Latvia
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Valley Chords
We are a Women's barbershop chorus and part of Sweet Adelines International Region 1. We are looking for new members. Please Come check us out!
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I'll Be There (Live) KeyStone A Cappella
http://www.keystoneacappella.com
Get our music: http://loudr.fm/artist/keystone-a-cappella/wq72B
After Michael Jackson's untimely Death in June 2009, Amy arranged "I'll Be There" as a tribute to his life and music. On August 7, 2009, five of the futur... morehttp://www.keystoneacappella.com
Get our music: http://loudr.fm/artist/keystone-a-cappella/wq72B
After Michael Jackson's untimely Death in June 2009, Amy arranged "I'll Be There" as a tribute to his life and music. On August 7, 2009, five of the future members of KeyStone performed this arrangement at the summer concert of The A Cappella Project - Philadelphia. When KeyStone formed nearly two years later, "I'll Be There" became one of their first songs. We recorded this video in memory of Michael, with gratitude and love.
Music by Berry Gordy, Bob West, Willie Hutch, Hal Davis
Arrangement by Amy Howe
Lead vocals: Amy Howe, Josh Schrager
This video was recorded live using a smart phone from the interior of an SUV. It is unedited, unmastered, and has minimal mixing.
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A fruitful visit to Portugal
For the lovers of culture and/or food, the first thing that Comes to mind when hearing the name Fundão is - the cherries!
Fundão is not only the name of the town but of its own deliciously Sweet cherry brand as well. Harvested in June, thes...