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"Come Sigillo" ("As a Sign") A Romantic Choral composition by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by "Song of the Songs"

This composition is based on a text from Alice in Wonderland, which appeals to children and youth choirs directly. The poem has a clear structure (verse – chorus), and the vocal parts are kept straightforward. The striking piece contains some jazzy chords...  moreThis composition is based on a text from Alice in Wonderland, which appeals to children and youth choirs directly. The poem has a clear structure (verse – chorus), and the vocal parts are kept straightforward. The striking piece contains some jazzy chords and humorously unexpected twists. This work won the first prize in the 2013 composition Competition of the European Choral Association in the frame of the festival Youth Choirs in Movement.  

Performance of "O Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem" by Patrick O'Shea (2010). The work was written for His Eminence John Patrick Cardinal Foley, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, and was premiered on the March 2011 t...  morePerformance of "O Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem" by Patrick O'Shea (2010). The work was written for His Eminence John Patrick Cardinal Foley, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, and was premiered on the March 2011 tour of the Saint Mary's University Chamber Singers to Rome. This performance is from the choir's homecoming concert, March 17, 2011, with the composer conducting.  

Weitere Infos: http://chor.helbling-verlag.de/?pagename=product&product=C7388 Weite melodische Bögen und eine berückende Klangsinnlichkeit kennzeichnet Chris Artleys Vertonung von Psalm 121. Ausgesprochen stimmungsvoll setzt der neuseeländische Komponi...  moreWeitere Infos: http://chor.helbling-verlag.de/?pagename=product&product=C7388 Weite melodische Bögen und eine berückende Klangsinnlichkeit kennzeichnet Chris Artleys Vertonung von Psalm 121. Ausgesprochen stimmungsvoll setzt der neuseeländische Komponist die Klangkörper Chor, einzelne Stimmgruppen, Orgel und Trompete ad lib. miteinander in Beziehung. Ein bewegendes Konzertstück, welches das Publikum unmittelbar in seinen Bann zieht. Broad melodic arches and an enchanting sensuousness of sound characterize Chris Artley's setting of Psalm 121. He sets the choir, the individual groups of voices as well as organ and trumpet ad lib in relationship to each other in an impressively atmospheric manner. It is a moving concert piece that will immediately fascinate the audience.  less

Cantabile Chamber Singers concert at The Music Gallery New composition by student Patrick Murray, University of Toronto

“The Wind” was commissioned by the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a result of Rich Campbell winning the Ruth Boshkoff composition Prize. The text is from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1885 A Child’s Garden of Verses. The choir begins by emulating...  more“The Wind” was commissioned by the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a result of Rich Campbell winning the Ruth Boshkoff composition Prize. The text is from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1885 A Child’s Garden of Verses. The choir begins by emulating the sound of the wind, and then sings directly to the wind, describing the many things the wind does while questioning just who or what the wind is. The piece, inspired by Kodály’s philosophy, develops a folk-like melody in a modern context. The rhythmic piano accompaniment keeps the piece bouncing brightly until its exciting conclusion. Premiere performance by the 2016 OAKE National Children's Choir, Elizabeth Núñez, director. The Wind by Robert Louis Stevenson I saw you toss the kites on high and blow the birds about the sky; and all around I heard you pass, Like ladies' skirts across the grass— O wind, a-blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song! I saw the different things you did, But always you yourself you hid. I felt you...    less

The Songmen perform Inland Waterway - an original composition by Ben Sawyer (words by John Betjeman).

Music composition by Panaghiótis Glykofrídis. Live recording, 22nd of January 2012 info on composer: http://www.musipedia.gr/wiki/%CE%93%CE%BB%CF%85%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%86%CF%81%CF%8D%CE%B4%CE%B7%CF%82 Text (English): Our Father in heaven, hallowed b...  moreMusic composition by Panaghiótis Glykofrídis. Live recording, 22nd of January 2012 info on composer: http://www.musipedia.gr/wiki/%CE%93%CE%BB%CF%85%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%86%CF%81%CF%8D%CE%B4%CE%B7%CF%82 Text (English): Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. Μουσική σύνθεση του Παναγιώτη Γλυκοφρύδη για την προσευχή του Κυρίου. Ζωντανή ηχογράφηση από τη δεύτερη Θεία Λειτουργία στον Ι.Ν. Αγίου Αλεξάνδρου Π. Φαλήρου, στις Απόδοση στα νέα ελληνικά: Πατέρα μας ουράνιε, ας είναι άγιο το όνομά σου, ας έρθει η βασιλεία σου, ας πραγματοποιηθεί το θέλημά σου και στη γη, έτσι όπως γίνεται στον ουρανό. Δώσε μας σήμερα το καθημερινό ψωμί μας και συγχώρησε τις αμαρτίες μας, όπως κι εμείς συγχωρούμε εκείνους που αμάρτησαν σε βάρος μας. Και μη μας αφήσεις να μπούμε σε πειρασμό, αλλά προστάτεψέ μας α...    less

Chantage, in the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year 2006 competition, conducted by James Davey, in the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, on 10 December 2006. Performing Moses Hogan's arrangement of "The Battle of Jericho". Part 1