Comic poem and illustrations by Wilhelm Busch - about a poet who hopes to gain inspiration from nature, but nature thwarts him all the way. English version by David W Solomons set to music by David W Solomons All parts performed by Matthew Curtis

Dutch Christmas carol sung in an English translation by the dwsChorale (Also known as King Jesus hath a garden) It is a version for mezzo, alto and bass. Lord Jesus hath a garden full of flowers gay, Where you and I can gather nosegays all the day: ...  moreDutch Christmas carol sung in an English translation by the dwsChorale (Also known as King Jesus hath a garden) It is a version for mezzo, alto and bass. Lord Jesus hath a garden full of flowers gay, Where you and I can gather nosegays all the day: Refrain: There angels sing in jubilant ring, With dulcimers and lutes, And harps and cymbals, trumpets, pipes, And gentle, soothing flutes. And harps and cymbals, trumpets, pipes, And gentle flutes. There bloometh white the lily, flower of Purity; The fragrant violet hides there, sweet Humility: (Refrain) And one thing fairest is in all that lovely maze, The gard'ner, Jesus Christ, whom all the flowers praise: (Refain) O Jesus all my good and all my bliss! Ah me! Thy garden make my heart, which ready is for thee! (Refrain)  less

Musica Viva Vocal Ensemble. Solo: Snežana Kusić. Beograd, 16. maj 2014.

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform "Ah, Robin, gentle Robin" by William Cornysh (1465 -- October 1523) He was a Renaissance English composer, dramatist, actor, and poet.. Camera: Zoe Hart. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, ...  moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform "Ah, Robin, gentle Robin" by William Cornysh (1465 -- October 1523) He was a Renaissance English composer, dramatist, actor, and poet.. Camera: Zoe Hart. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 18th, 2011.  

Winner, 2009 POLYPHONOS Young Composer Award Music, Nilo Alcala Text: Mevlana Jala ad-Din Rumi English Translation: Anna and Adam Czerniawscy Premiered: Oct. 17, 2009 St. Joseph's Catholic Church 732 18th Avenue E, Seattle Oct. 18, 2009 Holy ...  moreWinner, 2009 POLYPHONOS Young Composer Award Music, Nilo Alcala Text: Mevlana Jala ad-Din Rumi English Translation: Anna and Adam Czerniawscy Premiered: Oct. 17, 2009 St. Joseph's Catholic Church 732 18th Avenue E, Seattle Oct. 18, 2009 Holy Rosary Catholic Church 4139 42nd Avenue Southwest, West Seattle Oh, do not sleep friend, through this night.  You a soul, while we are suffring through this night  Banish slumber from your eyes!  The great secret is revealed in this night.  You are Jove in the high heavens,  Round heavns starry dome you circle in this night!  Like an eagle fly above!  Now a hero is your soul in this night.  Such a quiet, others sleep  I and God alone together in this night!  What a roar! Joy arises,   Truth with gleaming wing is shining in this night!  Do not sleep friend,  If I slumbered until sunrise,  I should never, never see this night again!  Thorough fares on earth are silent.  There behold the starry roads of this night.  Leo, Or...    less

Dutch: Deel 1 van Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, uitgevoerd door het Morgana Kamerkoor op 7 oktober 2011, in de Oud-Katholieke Kerk in Den Haag. Dirigent is Taco Sorgdrager. English: Part 1 of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, performed by the Morgana Chamber cho...  moreDutch: Deel 1 van Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, uitgevoerd door het Morgana Kamerkoor op 7 oktober 2011, in de Oud-Katholieke Kerk in Den Haag. Dirigent is Taco Sorgdrager. English: Part 1 of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, performed by the Morgana Chamber choir on October 7, 2011, in the church of the "Old Catholic Movement" in The Hague. Conductor is Taco Sorgdrager.  

1. God rest you merry, gentlemen (English traditional carol, harmonised by Sir David Willcocks) 2. Away in a manger (words anon, set to a traditional Normandy tune arranged by Reginald Jacques) These carols were recorded on Sunday 13th December 2009 ...  more1. God rest you merry, gentlemen (English traditional carol, harmonised by Sir David Willcocks) 2. Away in a manger (words anon, set to a traditional Normandy tune arranged by Reginald Jacques) These carols were recorded on Sunday 13th December 2009 during the first of St Peter's Singers' two now-traditional annual performances to guests at the Espresso Bar of Harvey Nichols' Leeds store in the Victoria Quarter. The choir is directed on this occasion by its regular accompanist David Houlder, Sub-Organist of Leeds Parish Church. The Music Director of St Peter's Singers is Dr Simon Lindley, Organist of Leeds Parish Church and Leeds City Organist, who has held this post since the choir's formation in 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and church services, may be found on the choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk or on the Facebook group 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'.  less

A medley of Nepali Diwali Festival Songs from the Darjeeling District, Himalayas, India for SATB and Maadal Music and Text : Devraj Rai, Ranjan Rai Arr. Virgil Sequeira The first song is Bahilini - girls move around carol singing at the festival...  moreA medley of Nepali Diwali Festival Songs from the Darjeeling District, Himalayas, India for SATB and Maadal Music and Text : Devraj Rai, Ranjan Rai Arr. Virgil Sequeira The first song is Bahilini - girls move around carol singing at the festival of the Cow. The second song is Deusuray - boys move around carol singing at the festival of the Bull. Both from Diwali, the festival of Lights. The piece is about the festival, its ceremonies, the beauty of the surroundings and blessings to the house in whose porch the carolers sing. Percussion: Engelhardt #Unaeb (Namibia) Maadal: Virgil Sequeira Recorded on the Singers Of United Lands 2012 Tour of USA, Canada, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe Performed by: Symphony Chorus of New Orleans, LA, USA March 2012  less

Song by Debussy for voice and piano arranged for soloist and choir [poem by Paul Bourget - English version see below] Les feuilles s'ouvraient sur le bord des branches, délicatement. Les cloches tintaient, légères et franches, dans le ciel clément....  moreSong by Debussy for voice and piano arranged for soloist and choir [poem by Paul Bourget - English version see below] Les feuilles s'ouvraient sur le bord des branches, délicatement. Les cloches tintaient, légères et franches, dans le ciel clément. Rhythmique et fervent comme une antienne, ce lointain appel me remémorait la blancheur chrétienne des fleurs de l'autel. Ces cloches parlaient d'heureuses années, et, dans le grand bois, semblaient reverdir les feuilles fanées, des jours d'autrefois. The leaves unfurled on branches so lightly delicate and soft. The bells rang out so light and free in the cloudless sky Rhythmical and fervent a distant call like the anthems of old Called to mind the pure white lilies on holy altar's sacrifice Those bells spoke to me of happier times now gone And in the great wood they seemed to revive the faded leaves of days long since passed. singing translation (c) David W Solomons  less

Join Ben every other Monday at 11am GMT to learn and sing along with Folk favourites, from sea shanties to traditional Folk songs from around the world, there is something for everyone. We learn a new piece each session and sing along with old favourites.