Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS New York Trinity Wall Street, New York City Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/... Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net...  moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS New York Trinity Wall Street, New York City Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/... Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Amy Schroeder, violin Jennifer Liu, violin Jessica Meyer, violin Mike Nicolas, cello Mitchell Vines, pianist Elizabeth Bates, soprano Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the passage of the soul from mortality to its union with God. Based on the 16th century poem by a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, St. John of the Cross, the piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into the night. Seemingly fearless, the soul is guided out of the darkness by the light of love; Luminous Night reveals the soul’s fulfillment. Lyrics: St. John of the Cross One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings – ah, the sheer grace! – I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled. In darkness, and secure, by the secret l...    less

Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS New York Trinity Wall Street, New York City Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/... Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net...  moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) NOVUS New York Trinity Wall Street, New York City Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/... Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Amy Schroeder, violin Jennifer Liu, violin Jessica Meyer, violin Mike Nicolas, cello Mitchell Vines, pianist Elizabeth Bates, soprano Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the passage of the soul from mortality to its union with God. Based on the 16th century poem by a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, St. John of the Cross, the piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into the night. Seemingly fearless, the soul is guided out of the darkness by the light of love; Luminous Night reveals the soul’s fulfillment. Lyrics: Charles Anthony Silvestri/St. John of the Cross Long before music was sung by a Choir, Long before silver was shaped in the fire, Long before poets inspired the heart, You were the Spirit of...    less

Founded in 2006, the Sessions Voices are one of the most renowned vocal ensembles of Italy. they take their name after Bruce Springsteen’s album the Seeger Sessions, since their first concert took place at a lecture on American Folk Music when Springstee...  moreFounded in 2006, the Sessions Voices are one of the most renowned vocal ensembles of Italy. they take their name after Bruce Springsteen’s album the Seeger Sessions, since their first concert took place at a lecture on American Folk Music when Springsteen was touring Italy in 2006. In 2011 they published their first CD, Songs of Freedom, a collection of protest songs with a strong connection to the Civil Rights Movement. In 2015 TSV published their first original single, “Graces (Dropping Again)” written by ZogaroS. In 2017 TSV will release a concept album of 16 songs and vocal interludes composed and produced by all the girls. “Broken Dream”, written by Chiara Cortez and Emanuele Jorma Gasperi, is the first single published to launch the record.  less

La Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This version is for voices and guitar. It introduces the theme as a repeated verse on voice 1 and then adds a co...  moreLa Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This version is for voices and guitar. It introduces the theme as a repeated verse on voice 1 and then adds a couple of vocalize additions above and below it. the pdf file contains the score and a separate guitar part. the sound sample is performed by the composer. Let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia as in the Baroque time Oh let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia It spans all the centuries up to now (la la la) (cu cu cu!)  less

Written for the 2023 Ocean Grove Choir Festival Robert Cohen, Composer/Ronald Cadmus, Text Recorded on the 69th Annual Ocean Grove Choir Festival July, 9, 2023 the Great Auditorium (Ocean Grove, NJ Jason C. Tramm, Conductor Dr. Gordon Turk, Orga...  moreWritten for the 2023 Ocean Grove Choir Festival Robert Cohen, Composer/Ronald Cadmus, Text Recorded on the 69th Annual Ocean Grove Choir Festival July, 9, 2023 the Great Auditorium (Ocean Grove, NJ Jason C. Tramm, Conductor Dr. Gordon Turk, Organ the Ocean Grove Festival Choir For more information on the music program of Ocean Grove, Please visit: https://www.oceangrove.org/great-auditorium-Choir  

Lamento d'Arianna (Ariadne's Lament) This is the five part madrigal version of Ariadne's Lament, which she sings when she is abandoned on the island of Naxos by her lover theseus. the translation is by Francesco Campelli on CPDL the performance was cre...  moreLamento d'Arianna (Ariadne's Lament) This is the five part madrigal version of Ariadne's Lament, which she sings when she is abandoned on the island of Naxos by her lover theseus. the translation is by Francesco Campelli on CPDL the performance was created in memory of the late Richard Gofton, who introduced me to the music back in 1976 (Our Strasbourg Choir Psalterion performed it at that time)  

Sing Ye to the Lord - Bairstow Downtown Voices Janet Yieh, organ Stephen Sands, conductor Trinity Church, NYC Sing ye to the Lord For He hath triumphed gloriously Pharaoh’s chariots and his host Hath He cast into the sea Mighty Victim from...  moreSing Ye to the Lord - Bairstow Downtown Voices Janet Yieh, organ Stephen Sands, conductor Trinity Church, NYC Sing ye to the Lord For He hath triumphed gloriously Pharaoh’s chariots and his host Hath He cast into the sea Mighty Victim from the sky Hell’s fierce powers beneath thee lie; Thou hast conquered in the fight Thou hast brought us life and light Now no more can death appall Now no more the grave enthrall; Thou hast opened Paradise And in thee Thy Saints shall rise Mighty Victim from the sky Hell’s fierce powers beneath thee lie; Thou hast conquered in the fight Thou hast brought us life and light; Thou hast openеd Paradise And in thee Thy Saints shall rise Alleluia! Amеn  less

We’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire of music spanning four centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to making a beautiful sound together in a...  moreWe’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire of music spanning four centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to making a beautiful sound together in a Choir where every voice counts.  

South African Freedom Song, arranged by Jeffery L. Ames. Performed by Highbridge Voices at their annual benefit concert in NYC. Mary Clementi, conductor. Chris Cubeta, Billy Janiszewski, Devon Joiner, percussion.

Ola Gjeilo: Ubi caritas - the Waldorf Student Choir, conductor: László Bencze - Recorded in the Blaha Chapel in Gödöllő, Hungary at the 2017 Choir Camp.