Il coro che non c'è (formato da ragazzi provenienti dai cori Dei licei romani Albertelli, Keplero, De Sanctis, Visconti e altri licei sparsi per il globo) diretto da Dodo Versino esegue nella Basilica di S. Croce in Gerusalemme il brano Benia Calastoria d...  moreIl coro che non c'è (formato da ragazzi provenienti dai cori Dei licei romani Albertelli, Keplero, De Sanctis, Visconti e altri licei sparsi per il globo) diretto da Dodo Versino esegue nella Basilica di S. Croce in Gerusalemme il brano Benia Calastoria di Bepi De Marzi in occasione della rassegna corale "Not(t)e di Natale" organizzata dal gruppo corale Entropie Armoniche. Per le riprese si ringraziano Nora Schrenk, Vincenzo Pinna e Claudia Gili.  

Very new group full of hard working singers

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

On Christmas Eve morning 2017, I was approached by a member of our congregation who said he had been inspired by the Holy Ghost to write some words and that he would like me to set them to music. To begin with I wasn't sure, since they seemed somewhat re...  moreOn Christmas Eve morning 2017, I was approached by a member of our congregation who said he had been inspired by the Holy Ghost to write some words and that he would like me to set them to music. To begin with I wasn't sure, since they seemed somewhat repetitive, but as the day progressed to the early afternoon I found that I was also inspired (I even missed lunch!). the piece varies in mode from D Dorian to A Aeolian. the performance is by me (multi-tracking).  

Join us for the PowerUp Gospel Workshops online from: Weekend 1 - Thursday, February 17 - Saturday, February 19, 2022 Weekend 2 - Thursday, February 24 - Saturday, February 26, 2022 PowerUp Gospel is definitely a highlight of our season. for the pas...  moreJoin us for the PowerUp Gospel Workshops online from: Weekend 1 - Thursday, February 17 - Saturday, February 19, 2022 Weekend 2 - Thursday, February 24 - Saturday, February 26, 2022 PowerUp Gospel is definitely a highlight of our season. for the past 18 years, TMC has provided and expanded access to great gospel music and gospel music education in Canada by a hard-working team of volunteers. We are looking forward to the excitement, the networking, the music and so many uplifting and engaging experiences! the past almost two years have indeed been challenging for our world but there have been some benefits—one of them has been the ability to expand our reach by putting PowerUp online in 2021! Preparing for PowerUp Gospel 2022, we decided to again have a virtual presentation of both weekends. Early bird registration is open until January 31st. Visit the PowerUp website to register and for more details about the event: https://powerupgospel.ca/register  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about men and women singing the same not together and how that might feel strange: Singing the same note – differently!.   ...

Missa in C "the Sparrow" KV220 Kyrie Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart April 23, 2016 Performance at Runnymede United Church, Toronto ON

Missa in C "the Sparrow" KV220 Gloria Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart April 23, 2016 Performance at Runnymede United Church, Toronto ON

Missa in C "the Sparrow" KV220 Sanctus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart April 23, 2016 Performance at Runnymede United Church, Toronto ON

O Sacrum Convivium by Giorgio Susana Corale Zumellese diretta da Manolo Da Rold at the piano Maestro Giorgio Susana who accompanies the choir with a beautiful improvisation Concerto di presentazione del CD "Angele Dei" chiesa Arcipretale di Me...  moreO Sacrum Convivium by Giorgio Susana Corale Zumellese diretta da Manolo Da Rold at the piano Maestro Giorgio Susana who accompanies the choir with a beautiful improvisation Concerto di presentazione del CD "Angele Dei" chiesa Arcipretale di Mel di Borgo Valbelluna (Belluno) 30 giugno 2019 ospiti d'onore autori: Ivo Antognini, Javier Busto, Z.Randall Stroope, Giorgio Susana, Manolo Da Rold Direttori: Marco Berrini, Francesco Grigolo, Mauro Marchetti, Maurizio Sacquegna video e regia by Patrik Comiotto  less