The Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured ...  moreThe Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured by the simple beauty of Patrick’s poem, and the mystery of the first line, “It will be the past.” I loved his vision and thought immediately that I wanted to compose music for this poem. Mystery, joy, wonder. “Heaven” is the winner of choral composition competitions sponsored by both the Manhattan Choral Ensemble and Georgia College. Performed by the Georgia College Max Noah Singers, Dr. Jennifer Flory conducting.  less

攝錄於2011年8月20日Ponte Singers 「聲．華」合唱音樂會 香港演藝學院賽馬會演藝劇場 HKAPA Amphitheatre 指揮: 林屴汧; 雙簧管: 關尚峰 Conducted by Stephen LAM; Oboe by KWAN Sheung Fung Written by XU Zhimo (1897-1931), "I Have a Love" is a poem which expresses the appreciation and love of the p...  more攝錄於2011年8月20日Ponte Singers 「聲．華」合唱音樂會 香港演藝學院賽馬會演藝劇場 HKAPA Amphitheatre 指揮: 林屴汧; 雙簧管: 關尚峰 Conducted by Stephen LAM; Oboe by KWAN Sheung Fung Written by XU Zhimo (1897-1931), "I Have a Love" is a poem which expresses the appreciation and love of the poet towards stars in the sky. While the reality is harsh and full of challenges and pressure, the stars will be there as eternity, shining forever.  

Pasquale Cafaro - Responsori della Settimana Santa (prima esecuzione) Ensemble Vocale FLORILEGIUM VOCIS Ensemble MERIDIES organo e direzione Sabino Manzo

As the finale to the Vocal Art Ensemble's "INKSPELL--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts, we performed Jaako Maantijaarvi's first three Shakespeare Songs, culminating on our playful, crafty interpretation to this famous text from MacBeth....  moreAs the finale to the Vocal Art Ensemble's "INKSPELL--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts, we performed Jaako Maantijaarvi's first three Shakespeare Songs, culminating on our playful, crafty interpretation to this famous text from MacBeth. The women shed their shawls and toss them into the center to represent the ingredients being dropped into the bubbling 'cauldron'.  

(La Esclavitud - Traducción al Español abajo) - - - Lesklavaj (Slavery) is part of a 3-movement work titled “Ayiti” (Haiti). (listen to the other two movements at the links below). The first movement depicts the remarkable story of the captured African...  more(La Esclavitud - Traducción al Español abajo) - - - Lesklavaj (Slavery) is part of a 3-movement work titled “Ayiti” (Haiti). (listen to the other two movements at the links below). The first movement depicts the remarkable story of the captured Africans who were reduced to slaves by European settlers in the American continent, particularly in the Caribbean. The second movement recounts the indepence of Haiti; and the third movement is about the Perseverance of the country which to this day, Haiti is fighting with fury to keep its freedom. “No human being must live on their knees; slavery in all its forms is an affront to the Divine Creator. The sense of wonder teaches us to discover all the beauty and the magnificence of the creation, and the extraordinary richness of our humanity. Diversity and unity, respect and solidarity, compassion and generosity are what makes a free man.” -Gabriel T. Guillaume (Lyricist & father of the composer) - - - score available at: https://sydneyguillaume.com/product/le...    less

A video of us from March 2020, recorded at BBC Maida Vale Studios. One of five songs we recorded which were broadcast on Radio 2 on Good Friday. The soloists here are Bukola Abdul and Alexis Constantinou.

Pacific Chorale performs Artistic Director John Alexander's arrangement of the traditional English carol "The First Noël" on their annual "Tis the Season!" holiday concert in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in...  morePacific Chorale performs Artistic Director John Alexander's arrangement of the traditional English carol "The First Noël" on their annual "Tis the Season!" holiday concert in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California. "The First Noel" may also be heard on the Chorale's recording "Christmas Time is Here." http://www.pacificchorale.org/recordings/?id=400 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas-time-is-here/id474839397?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HDZK46/ref=dm_dp_cdp?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1319668738&sr=1-1 "The First Noel" © 2004 by John Alexander. Used by permission. Concert photos by Stan Sholik Photography and Brite Ideas Lighting. http://www.stansholik.com http://www.briteideaslighting.com Stock photos courtesy of iStockphoto. http://www.istockphoto.com © & ® 2005 Pacific Chorale  less

Parafraseando al poeta, mientras tengamos la vida, podremos ser como el árbol talado al que siempre brotan nuevos retoños. Que no se borre nadie jamás. Nunca sobran manos. Plegaria por la vida, "Ave María" de Morten Lauridsen. Esta hermosa obra de ampl...  moreParafraseando al poeta, mientras tengamos la vida, podremos ser como el árbol talado al que siempre brotan nuevos retoños. Que no se borre nadie jamás. Nunca sobran manos. Plegaria por la vida, "Ave María" de Morten Lauridsen. Esta hermosa obra de amplísima tesitura estrenada el 14 de diciembre de 1997 por Los Ángeles Master Chorale dirigido por Paul Salamunovich, fue compuesta como regalo por el 70 cumpleños del propio Maestro Salamunovich. Se trata de la segunda composición de Morten Lauridsen que interpreta Camerata Lacunensis que en 2004 incorporó a su repertorio "O Magnum mysterium" del mismo autor. La interpretación corresponde al XXXII Certamen Coral Fira Tots Sants, III Premio "Firacor", celebrado en el Centre Cultural "El Teular" de Cocentaina, Alicante, el 10 de Noviembre de 2012. Con esta obra abríamos nuestra participación.  less

Ola Gjeilo's new Choral Piece NORTHERN LIGHTS is a reflection of when he watched the Northern lights in his home country of Norway. Performed by PMEA honor Choir and Conducted by Joseph Ohrt Check out Ola Gjeilo and his music at www.olagjeilo.com

Highbridge Voices performs this piece from Tanzania. Words and Music by Israel Kagaruki, arranged by Eugene Rogers. Mary Clementi, conductor. Chris Cubeta, Billy Janiszewski, Devon Joiner, percussion.