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)  

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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

Imagine your choir’s voices rising beneath the arches of Montserrat’s basilica — a place where music has echoed for centuries, where faith and art meet, and where the world-famous boys’ choir Escolania de Montserrat has sung for generations. for 15 yea...  moreImagine your choir’s voices rising beneath the arches of Montserrat’s basilica — a place where music has echoed for centuries, where faith and art meet, and where the world-famous boys’ choir Escolania de Montserrat has sung for generations. for 15 years, the Golden voices of Montserrat festival has been more than just a competition. It is a celebration of harmony, culture, and unity — a gathering of choirs from across the globe who share a passion for singing.  

Artistic Director Erick Lichte leads the men of Chor Leoni, pianist Ken Cormier, and violinist Cameron Wilson in this arrangement by K. Lee Scott of Fauré's beloved work. Recorded live at our March 23, 2013 Chor Leoni & Friends concert at the Chan Cent...  moreArtistic Director Erick Lichte leads the men of Chor Leoni, pianist Ken Cormier, and violinist Cameron Wilson in this arrangement by K. Lee Scott of Fauré's beloved work. Recorded live at our March 23, 2013 Chor Leoni & Friends concert at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC, Vancouver. This track is available on the choir's self-titled CD, Chor Leoni, and is also available on iTunes http://bit.ly/buy_on_iTunes  

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.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] If you're anything like me, you leave everything to the last minute. If you're not one of those people who start their Christmas repertoire back in June, you ...

I Will Praise You by Jason Krigas 2018 Chicagoland voices Winter Concert Sunday, January 21, 2018 Jason Krigas, Director Kathryn Polyack, Accompanist

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Song of Praise and Thanksgiving