Performance of "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" in St. Stephans (Baden, Austria), the church where Mozart premiered "Ave Verum Corpus."

Nidarosdomens Guttekor from Norway sing John Rutter's beautiful song The Lord Bless You and Keep You. I am sorry about the ending. The Norwegian lady had to tell people that "Shrek" would be coming up next. Surely she could have waited for a minute !!

Dear Madam / Sir! Dear Choristers!   Europe, Bulgaria, Balchik   Would like to invite you to take part in Fourth International Choir Festival "Chernomorski zvutsi" – 4-8 June 2014 - the different festival open to all kinds of choirs,...

Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your softness be known unto all men: the Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in all prayer and supplication, let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks. and the peace ...  moreRejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your softness be known unto all men: the Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in all prayer and supplication, let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks. and the peace of God, which passeth all understanding keep your hearts and minds, through Christ Jesu Amen. (Words from Philippians IV. vv. 4 - 7)  

Κυριακή Προσευχή (Πάτερ Ημών - Lord's Prayer), συνθέτης Παναγιώτης Γλυκοφρύδης, βιντεοσκόπηση 2018 στον Ι.Ν. Αγ. Μαρίνης Εκάλης, Αττικής, Χορωδία Αγίου Αλεξάνδρου - Lord's Prayer (comp. Pan. Glikofrydis), 2018, St. Marina's Greek Orthodox Church, Ekali, A...  moreΚυριακή Προσευχή (Πάτερ Ημών - Lord's Prayer), συνθέτης Παναγιώτης Γλυκοφρύδης, βιντεοσκόπηση 2018 στον Ι.Ν. Αγ. Μαρίνης Εκάλης, Αττικής, Χορωδία Αγίου Αλεξάνδρου - Lord's Prayer (comp. Pan. Glikofrydis), 2018, St. Marina's Greek Orthodox Church, Ekali, Attica, St. Alexander Choir, www.stalexanderchoir.gr, email: contact@stalexanderchoir.gr  

  Dear choral Friends, Dear Sirs/Madams, We invite you to take part in the ninth edition of International Choir Festival MUNDUS CANTAT SOPOT, which will be held May 22-26 2013. From 22 till 26 of May please come and check your skills in one (or al...

Anthem by Charles Villiers Stanford The Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul : and shall bring me forth in the paths of righte...  moreAnthem by Charles Villiers Stanford The Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul : and shall bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name's sake. Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table before me 'gainst them that trouble me : thou anointedst my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life : and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. For Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. (Psalm 23) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  less

"Da pacem Domine" is dedicated to two of my Dear relatives named James. I felt the inspiration to start this piece in the weeks leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which my Dear grandFather Jimmy Rain (1895-1974) had serv...  more"Da pacem Domine" is dedicated to two of my Dear relatives named James. I felt the inspiration to start this piece in the weeks leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which my Dear grandFather Jimmy Rain (1895-1974) had served in the Canadian forces, in one of the most dangerous roles, as a runner in northwestern France. This song honours his memory and the love that he showed me as a boy and a young man growing up. Shortly after starting this piece, I then learned that my Dear cousin Jamie Shaw (1959-2019) was gravely ill and with his permission, I have dedicated this piece to him as well. Jamie's courage, good spirit and humour throughout his illness was an inspiration to all of us who knew him. "Da pacem Domine" is a musical search for peace: both external peace, between individuals, groups, societies, nations; and internal peace, to find a restful spot within the soul, amidst the serious tensions and conflicts seemingly inherent in the human stream of existence. It explor...    less

Verse anthem by Henry Purcell sung by the dwsChorale Also known as the Bell Anthem Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men the Lord is at hand! Be careful for nothing but in everything by ...  moreVerse anthem by Henry Purcell sung by the dwsChorale Also known as the Bell Anthem Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men the Lord is at hand! Be careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be known unto God and the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Words from Philippians IV. vv. 4 - 7)  

This setting of the 98th Psalm (Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.) comes originally from my cantata “The Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about the religious and social history of the city. The oratorio was...  moreThis setting of the 98th Psalm (Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.) comes originally from my cantata “The Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about the religious and social history of the city. The oratorio was first performed in Manchester Cathedral in 1994. This psalm forms the climax of the whole cantata and provides an expression of optimism after the tragedies of the previous sections. In this “extracted” version, the tragic surroundings of the history remain in the background and the purebubbling joy of the psalm itself shines forth. Enjoy the complex rhythms and let your hair down! This performance by Daniel Shaw's Composer's Choir (based in Connecticut) is a brilliant rendition of the piece and will, I hope, encourage other church choirs and concert choirs to consider including it in their repertoire.  less