The first Of three settings Of text from the Odes Of Solomon. The Odes Of Solomon are believed to have been written around the year 100 A.D., and include strong parallels to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Scholars have debated whether the Odes should be consid...  moreThe first Of three settings Of text from the Odes Of Solomon. The Odes Of Solomon are believed to have been written around the year 100 A.D., and include strong parallels to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Scholars have debated whether the Odes should be considered Jewish, Christian or Gnostic, and whether they were first written in Greek, Hebrew or Syriac. Early Christian writings refer to and quote from them. A Syriac manuscript containing the text Of most Of the Odes was discovered in 1909 by the English scholar J. Rendel Harris, and other partial texts in various languages have also been found. There are 42 Odes. Some fragments are still missing from Odes I and III, and no part Of Ode II has yet been found. For these choral settings, I selected text from four Of the Odes Of Solomon which I found particularly compelling. The anonymous translation I have used comes from The Gnostic Society Library.  less

The second piece in Samuel Barber's Reincarnations, Op. 16 Anthony O’Daly was a member Of the Whiteboys, a group that resisted encroachments on peasants’ rights to their Land with a mixture Of rent strikes and violence. In 1820, Daly was wrongfully acc...  moreThe second piece in Samuel Barber's Reincarnations, Op. 16 Anthony O’Daly was a member Of the Whiteboys, a group that resisted encroachments on peasants’ rights to their Land with a mixture Of rent strikes and violence. In 1820, Daly was wrongfully accused Of shooting at a local Landowner and condemned to hang. Although the local population acclaimed him as a hero and attempted to help him escape the gallows, he went quietly to his death. "Anthony! Since your limbs were laid out, the stars do not shine! The fish leap, not out in the waves! On our meadows, the dew does not fall in the morn, for O’Daly is dead!" Barber’s song feels like a huge public outpouring Of grief. It begins with the basses repeating Anthony’s name on a drone whilst the upper voices sing a keening melody, and the piece builds to hysteria as the sopranos and altos take over the chanted name. There are also suggestions that Raftery’s poem is not a lament but a traditional poet’s curse, calling down retribution in response to Raftery’s...    less

(Only in German language) Der „SonntagsChor RheinLand-Pfalz“ entstand im November 2010, als „SWR SonntagsChor“, aus einer Landesweiten Chorinitiative vom Südwestrundfunk RheinLand-Pfalz und den Landes-Chorverbänden RheinLand-Pfalz und Pfalz. Die aktuel...  more(Only in German language) Der „SonntagsChor RheinLand-Pfalz“ entstand im November 2010, als „SWR SonntagsChor“, aus einer Landesweiten Chorinitiative vom Südwestrundfunk RheinLand-Pfalz und den Landes-Chorverbänden RheinLand-Pfalz und Pfalz. Die aktuell mehr als 50 chorerfahrenen Amateursängerinnen und -sänger vom „SonntagsChor RheinLand-Pfalz“ wurden seinerzeit aus über 600 Bewerbern, in mehreren Durchläufen, nach festgelegten Kriterien ausgewählt. Musikalisch begleitete der „SonntagsChor RheinLand-Pfalz“ bereits Johannes Kalpers bei der TV-Sendung „SWR SonntagsTour“ sowie - bis heute - zahlreiche weitere Rundfunk- und TV-Produktionen des SWR, u.a. zusammen mit Thomas anders. Eigene Konzerte und Projekte stehen ebenso auf dem Programm des bisher EINZIGEN wirklich LandESWEITEN Auswahlchores. Auch im sozialen Bereich zeigt der „SonntagsChor RheinLand-Pfalz“ sein Engagement: Ob als musikalischer Partner der SWR-Aktion „Herzenssache“ oder der „Kinderglück“-Aktion von Lotto RheinLand-Pfalz. Die Sängerin...    less

I Never Saw Music: Davide Riva (1989 - *) Text: Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886) Mixed choir (SATB) | Composed for "Bormio Young Vocal Ensemble" All parts performed, recorded and mixed by Diego Ceruti I never saw a Moor I never saw the Sea Yet...  moreI Never Saw Music: Davide Riva (1989 - *) Text: Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886) Mixed choir (SATB) | Composed for "Bormio Young Vocal Ensemble" All parts performed, recorded and mixed by Diego Ceruti I never saw a Moor I never saw the Sea Yet know I how the Heather looks and what a Billow be. I never spoke with God Nor visited in Heaven Yet certain am I Of the spot As if the Checks were given  

We are an all female chamber choir from Southend-on-Sea (UK). The choir is available for weddings and other events and we singing a wide range Of music from pop to choral, soul to swing. Contact us for more information via email at chamber@southendvox.com

The second Of three settings Of text from the Odes Of Solomon. The Odes Of Solomon are believed to have been written around the year 100 A.D., and include strong parallels to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Scholars have debated whether the Odes should be consi...  moreThe second Of three settings Of text from the Odes Of Solomon. The Odes Of Solomon are believed to have been written around the year 100 A.D., and include strong parallels to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Scholars have debated whether the Odes should be considered Jewish, Christian or Gnostic, and whether they were first written in Greek, Hebrew or Syriac. Early Christian writings refer to and quote from them. A Syriac manuscript containing the text Of most Of the Odes was discovered in 1909 by the English scholar J. Rendel Harris, and other partial texts in various languages have also been found. There are 42 Odes. Some fragments are still missing from Odes I and III, and no part Of Ode II has yet been found. For these choral settings, I selected text from four Of the Odes Of Solomon which I found particularly compelling. The anonymous translation I have used comes from The Gnostic Society Library.  less

The third Of three settings Of text from the Odes Of Solomon. The Odes Of Solomon are believed to have been written around the year 100 A.D., and include strong parallels to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Scholars have debated whether the Odes should be consid...  moreThe third Of three settings Of text from the Odes Of Solomon. The Odes Of Solomon are believed to have been written around the year 100 A.D., and include strong parallels to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Scholars have debated whether the Odes should be considered Jewish, Christian or Gnostic, and whether they were first written in Greek, Hebrew or Syriac. Early Christian writings refer to and quote from them. A Syriac manuscript containing the text Of most Of the Odes was discovered in 1909 by the English scholar J. Rendel Harris, and other partial texts in various languages have also been found. There are 42 Odes. Some fragments are still missing from Odes I and III, and no part Of Ode II has yet been found. For these choral settings, I selected text from four Of the Odes Of Solomon which I found particularly compelling. The anonymous translation I have used comes from The Gnostic Society Library.  less

Our newest album available here: http://bit.ly/14ML08t From the Victoria Scholars' concert "Sea Fever", June 3, 2012. Featuring Baritone Stephen Hegedus, pianist William O'Meara, directed by Dr. Jerzy Cichocki, performed in Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, ...  moreOur newest album available here: http://bit.ly/14ML08t From the Victoria Scholars' concert "Sea Fever", June 3, 2012. Featuring Baritone Stephen Hegedus, pianist William O'Meara, directed by Dr. Jerzy Cichocki, performed in Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, Toronto. For more information on the ensemble and for news about our upcoming concerts, please visit http://www.victoriascholars.ca/.  

The St Paul’s Community Choir has been singing for over 8 years. The choir is aimed for anyone, with any ability who wants to relax and have a good sing! They have sung a variety Of genres from pop, rock, hymns, musicals, Sea shanties and much more! ...  moreThe St Paul’s Community Choir has been singing for over 8 years. The choir is aimed for anyone, with any ability who wants to relax and have a good sing! They have sung a variety Of genres from pop, rock, hymns, musicals, Sea shanties and much more! Send us an email to stpauls-communitychoir@hotmail.com if you would like to join in and sing with us!  

Innismara, meaning "isLand in the Sea" in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in the rich tapestry Of choral music in NewfoundLand and Labrador. Comprised Of prOfessionally trained musicians, Innismara is dedicated to th...  moreInnismara, meaning "isLand in the Sea" in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in the rich tapestry Of choral music in NewfoundLand and Labrador. Comprised Of prOfessionally trained musicians, Innismara is dedicated to the performance Of the intimate and hidden treasures Of the vocal ensemble repertoire. Well-known for specializing in sacred and secular music Of the Renaissance and Baroque eras, Innismara also enjoys experimenting with contemporary, pop, jazz and spiritual arrangements as well as exploring the rich folk music Of NewfoundLand and Labrador.  less