This lovely Lententide motet was performed at the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, Thornhill, West Yorkshire, as part of the Singers' recital of Passiontide Polyphony and organ solos given on Sunday 2nd April 2017. Dr Simon Lindley, the choir...  moreThis lovely Lententide motet was performed at the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, Thornhill, West Yorkshire, as part of the Singers' recital of Passiontide Polyphony and organ solos given on Sunday 2nd April 2017. Dr Simon Lindley, the choir's Music Director since its foundation in 1977, directed and also played the organ solos. Thomas Morley 1557/8-1602 Nolo mortem peccatoris Nolo mortem peccatoris; haec sunt verba Salvatoris.[I desire not the death of a sinner; these are the words of the Saviour.] Father, I am thine only Son, sent down from heav’n mankind to save.Father, all things fulfilled and done according to thy will, I have.Father, my will now all is this: Nolo mortem peccatoris.Father, behold my painful smart, taken for man on ev’ry side;Ev'n from my birth to death most tart, no kind of pain I have denied,but suffered all, and all for this: Nolo mortem peccatoris. Thomas Morley’s contribution to British music was inestimable and included the publication of England’s first musi...    less

This lovely anthem by the German composer, conductor and pianist Otto Goldschmidt (1829 - 1907) was made famous by its regular inclusion at the Advent Carol Services at St John's College, Cambridge under the direction of the late Dr George Guest. This ...  moreThis lovely anthem by the German composer, conductor and pianist Otto Goldschmidt (1829 - 1907) was made famous by its regular inclusion at the Advent Carol Services at St John's College, Cambridge under the direction of the late Dr George Guest. This performance was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of St Peter's Singers' now-traditional annual series of Sunday evening carol concerts there. The choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since the Singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on the choir's website http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111143267532/  less

George John Malcolm (1917-1997) Ingrediente Domino [Introit of Palm Sunday] Ingrediente Domino in Sanctam civitatem, Hebraeorum pueri resurrectionem vitam pronunciantes, Cum palmis palmarum. Osanna clamabunt in excelsis. Cumque audisset populus q...  moreGeorge John Malcolm (1917-1997) Ingrediente Domino [Introit of Palm Sunday] Ingrediente Domino in Sanctam civitatem, Hebraeorum pueri resurrectionem vitam pronunciantes, Cum palmis palmarum. Osanna clamabunt in excelsis. Cumque audisset populus quod Jesus venient Hierusalem, exierunt obviam ei. Cum palmis palmarum. Osanna clamabunt in excelsis. Harpsichordist, organist and visionary choirmaster George Malcolm was one of the leading figures in British music after the Second World War. In his early life he had been Organ Scholar of Balliol College and Choirmaster of St Mary’s, Clapham. His work at Westminster Cathedral as Master of Music for twelve years from 1947 was the stuff of legend. He carried on the great traditions he had learnt in his youth from the Jesuit Father Driscoll and Fernand Laloux, Choirmaster of Farm Street Jesuit Church in Mayfair and developed a wholly different approach to the singing of children that proved vastly influential both in his own lifetime and in the twenty years sin...    less

This is a choral setting of 'Nimrod' from Sir Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, arranged by John Cameron. It was recorded during rehearsal for the recital of 'Sacred Choral Classics' given by St Peter's Singers on Saturday 14th March 2009 in the church o...  moreThis is a choral setting of 'Nimrod' from Sir Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, arranged by John Cameron. It was recorded during rehearsal for the recital of 'Sacred Choral Classics' given by St Peter's Singers on Saturday 14th March 2009 in the church of St Michael and All Angels, Thornhill, near Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. The choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley. More details of St Peter's Singers' forthcoming series of concerts, recitals and services, together with audio clips from recent performances and CD recordings, may be found at www.stpeters-singers.org.uk  less

La Chorale CasaSawt et la Chorale SGMA sous la direction de son chef d'orchestre et de chœur Adnane MATRONE lors de la 3ème édition du Festival International SAWT des Chœurs et Ensembles Vocaux à Casablanca avec la participation de l'Orchestre Symphonique...  moreLa Chorale CasaSawt et la Chorale SGMA sous la direction de son chef d'orchestre et de chœur Adnane MATRONE lors de la 3ème édition du Festival International SAWT des Chœurs et Ensembles Vocaux à Casablanca avec la participation de l'Orchestre Symphonique UNIVERSALIS. Le Festival SAWT (3ème édition - Du 12 au 15 Avril 2017) La chanson Khlili est l'un des titres phares du mythique groupe marocain Lemchaheb. - Titre : Khlili - Arrangement : Adnane MATRONE - Chef d'orchestre : Adnane MATRONE - Orchestre : Orchestre Universalis - Interprétation : Chorale CasaSawt & Chorale SGMA Paroles : خليلي علاش تعاديني وتهجرني وتخلي لي رسامي خالية رسامي خالية هاذيك رسامي غابة وغدير وشعبة وحيوط باقة مخربة هاذيك رسامي رسامي خالية هاذيك رسامي  less

Leeds Male voice choir sing this new arrangement by Tim Knight

La Chorale CasaSawt et la Chorale SGMA sous la direction de son chef d'orchestre et de chœur Adnane MATRONE lors de la 3ème édition du Festival International SAWT des Chœurs et Ensembles Vocaux à Casablanca avec la participation de l'Orchestre Symphonique...  moreLa Chorale CasaSawt et la Chorale SGMA sous la direction de son chef d'orchestre et de chœur Adnane MATRONE lors de la 3ème édition du Festival International SAWT des Chœurs et Ensembles Vocaux à Casablanca avec la participation de l'Orchestre Symphonique UNIVERSALIS. Le Festival SAWT (3ème édition - Du 12 au 15 Avril 2017) Lamma Bada Yatathanna est le mouachah le plus connu dans le monde arabe, il s'agit de la poésie arabe d'origine médiévale à structure libre. Son origine date de la fin du VIII siècle (ou XI siecle selon d'autre sources) en Andalousie musulmane, Al Andalus. - Titre : Lamma Bada Yatathanna - Chef d'orchestre : Adnane MATRONE - Orchestre : Orchestre Universalis - Interprétation : Chorale CasaSawt & Chorale SGMA Paroles : لما بدا يتثنى لما بدا يتثنى امان امان امان امان حبي جمالو فتنى امان امان امان امان أوما بلحظـه أسـرن أوما بلحظـه أسـرن امان امان امان امان غصن ثنى حين مال امان امان امان امان وعدي ويا حيرتــي وعدي ويا حيرتــي مالي رحيم شـكوتي ...    less

1. God rest you merry, gentlemen (English traditional carol, harmonised by Sir David Willcocks) 2. Away in a manger (words anon, set to a traditional Normandy tune arranged by Reginald Jacques) These carols were recorded on Sunday 13th December 2009 ...  more1. God rest you merry, gentlemen (English traditional carol, harmonised by Sir David Willcocks) 2. Away in a manger (words anon, set to a traditional Normandy tune arranged by Reginald Jacques) These carols were recorded on Sunday 13th December 2009 during the first of St Peter's Singers' two now-traditional annual performances to guests at the Espresso Bar of Harvey Nichols' Leeds store in the Victoria Quarter. The choir is directed on this occasion by its regular accompanist David Houlder, Sub-Organist of Leeds Parish Church. The Music Director of St Peter's Singers is Dr Simon Lindley, Organist of Leeds Parish Church and Leeds City Organist, who has held this post since the choir's formation in 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and church services, may be found on the choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk or on the Facebook group 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'.  less

Elites Chorale and Orchestra is an award winning supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Chorale and orchestra situated in Lagos State, Nigeria. For us, its more than just singing. It’s our art, It’s our language, It’s our lifestyle and we intend to live it t...  moreElites Chorale and Orchestra is an award winning supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Chorale and orchestra situated in Lagos State, Nigeria. For us, its more than just singing. It’s our art, It’s our language, It’s our lifestyle and we intend to live it to the fullest. We bring A bit of dexterity, a bit of class. A bit of melody, a bit of dance. A blend of culture and style, a blend of instruments and voices. We bring every sound, every music to life. We speak it, We breathe it, We act it, We live it. It’s about the Music, WE ARE THE MUSIC... We are the Elites Chorale and Orchestra.  less

Hodie Christus natus est Hodie Salvator apparuit: Hodie in terra canunt Angeli, Lætantur Archangeli: Hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Alleluia! Noe! Noe! Translation: Today Christ is born: Today the Saviour appears: T...  moreHodie Christus natus est Hodie Salvator apparuit: Hodie in terra canunt Angeli, Lætantur Archangeli: Hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Alleluia! Noe! Noe! Translation: Today Christ is born: Today the Saviour appears: Today on earth angels sing, Archangels rejoice: Today the righteous rejoice, saying: Glory to God in the Highest, Alleluia! Nowell! Nowell! This beautiful motet by the Dutch composer Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of St Peter's Singers' now-traditional Sunday evening carol performances there. The choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since the Singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on the choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's Si...    less