The history of Manchester as seen through the eyes of local poet Audrey Vaughan, including its origins around the river Irwell, the original monastery which became Manchester Cathedral, the industrial revolution, the Peterloo Massacre, and the singing of...  moreThe history of Manchester as seen through the eyes of local poet Audrey Vaughan, including its origins around the river Irwell, the original monastery which became Manchester Cathedral, the industrial revolution, the Peterloo Massacre, and the singing of church and cathedral choirs up to the present day. Music composed by David Warin Solomons and realised by Guy Protheroe. Conductor: Zoltán Pad Tenor soloist: József Gál Treble soloist: Csongor Gyulai The boys' choir's conductor was Márton Tóth who taught the piece to the children. Orchestra and choir: Budapest Scoring More information about Manchester Magnificat, including a video of the original 1994 performance and the complete poem sequence, can be found at: http://www.dwsolo.com/serif/manchesterMagnificat.html  less

Magnificat was formed in 1991 by its conductor, Philip Cave, to explore the rich diversity of choral music from the last five centuries. The ensemble specialises in the restoration and performance of neglected choral masterpieces of the 16th and 17th cent...  moreMagnificat was formed in 1991 by its conductor, Philip Cave, to explore the rich diversity of choral music from the last five centuries. The ensemble specialises in the restoration and performance of neglected choral masterpieces of the 16th and 17th centuries. Magnificat ranges in size from four to forty voices and performs a wide range of music, both a capella and with ensembles of period instruments. In association with Linn Records, Magnificat.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.linnrecords.com/artist-Magnificat.aspx Magnificat has undertaken many recording projects of music from ‘The Golden Age'. The first of these comprises motets by Gesualdo, Guerrero, Josquin, Rebelo and Victoria together with Allegri's Miserere and Palestrina's Stabat mater. A highly acclaimed recording of Victoria's Officium Defunctorum of 1605, named a 1997 Critics' Choice by Gramophone Magazine and chosen by The Rough Guide as one of its ‘100 Essential Classical CDs', was...    less

SSAATTBB, soprano, 3 choir soloists

Taymaz Saba and Andrei Diaconu were commissioned by Laudate Singers to co-write this piece. This dynamic piece includes all facets of our Voices, Sax & Syn concert: singers, pre-recorded sound, two saxophones and synthesizer. Birds singing. Robotic voice...  moreTaymaz Saba and Andrei Diaconu were commissioned by Laudate Singers to co-write this piece. This dynamic piece includes all facets of our Voices, Sax & Syn concert: singers, pre-recorded sound, two saxophones and synthesizer. Birds singing. Robotic voices. Percussion. Funky bass. Poignant harmonies. Expressive lyricism. Groovy syncopation. This is truly a modern setting of the Song of Mary! Turn it up for the best experience!! Synthesizer: Tim Tsang Alto saxophone: Campbell Ryga Tenor saxophone: Ross Taggart Conductor: Lars Kaario Laudate Singers (www.laudatesingers.com) Voices, Sax & Syn concert March 12, 2011 St Andrews United Church, North Vancouver, Canada  less

10.11.2013, Franziskanerkirche Luzern www.moltocantabile.ch Orchester Camerata Musica Luzern Leitung: Andreas Felber

De Profundis-Magnificat by Eduardo Andres Malachevsky Performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers Mark Anthony Carpio, choirmaster Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmelo, Buenos Aires, Argentina; September 2011

ORIANA youth female choir (Odessa, Ukraine) participates in Dante Symphony (Franz Liszt). Liszt chooses female choir for the last part of the Magnificat not accidental. Carol of the Virgin Mary by female voices could not be better convey the feeling of bl...  moreORIANA youth female choir (Odessa, Ukraine) participates in Dante Symphony (Franz Liszt). Liszt chooses female choir for the last part of the Magnificat not accidental. Carol of the Virgin Mary by female voices could not be better convey the feeling of bliss in the mountain heights of heaven - that every soul is seeking for. Conductor - Oksana Lyniv (Germany) Director of ORIANA choir - Galyna Shpak (Ukraine) Odessa Philharmonic Theater 04 April 2014  

Gospel Magnificat. Patti Drennan. PRO Vocal VOX. Maestro: Dionísio Vila Maior

The treble solo at the beginning is based on the oboe solo of the orchestral version version and sums up some of the musical ideas used later in the work. This work reflects some of the history of Manchester as seen through the eyes of local poet Audrey ...  moreThe treble solo at the beginning is based on the oboe solo of the orchestral version version and sums up some of the musical ideas used later in the work. This work reflects some of the history of Manchester as seen through the eyes of local poet Audrey Vaughan, including its origins around the river Irwell, the original monastery which became Manchester Cathedral, the industrial revolution, the Peterloo Massacre, and the singing of church and cathedral choirs up to the present day. Music composed by David Warin Solomons Conductor: Zoltán Pad Tenor soloist: József Gál Treble soloist: Csongor Gyulai Organist: Zsolt Mészáros Pianist: Dániel Dinyés The boys' choir's conductor was Márton Tóth who taught the piece to the children. More information about Manchester Magnificat, including a video of the original 1994 performance with orchestra and the complete poem sequence, can be found at: http://www.dwsolo.com/serif/manchesterMagnificat.html  less

Audio performance by Rosthern Junior College Chorale 2003. Chorale is a 38 voice mixed choir of 15-17 year olds from RJC, a small (circa 100) school in the middle of the Canadian Prairies.