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

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

St Helen's church in Hollinfare celebrated its 500th anniversary in 1997 and invited the gentlemen of Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir to sing at the celebratory service. The service included a Jubilate, which I wrote especially for the purpose as a...  moreSt Helen's church in Hollinfare celebrated its 500th anniversary in 1997 and invited the gentlemen of Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir to sing at the celebratory service. The service included a Jubilate, which I wrote especially for the purpose as a psalm chant.  

Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith ~ Director Kate Carver ~ piano Matthew Coons ~ organ Adanya Dunn ~ soprano Emperor Quartet: The Emperor Quartet Jef ten Kortenaar & Clare Pellerin, violins Kathleen Kajioka, viola Stephen Buck, c...  moreCantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith ~ Director Kate Carver ~ piano Matthew Coons ~ organ Adanya Dunn ~ soprano Emperor Quartet: The Emperor Quartet Jef ten Kortenaar & Clare Pellerin, violins Kathleen Kajioka, viola Stephen Buck, cello www.cantorescelestes.com Dec 2, 2017  

Magnificat in C by C.V.Stanford (1852-1924)

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

Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith ~ Director Dec 2, 2017 Adanya Dunn ~ soprano Kate Carver ~ piano Matthew Coons ~ organ Emperor Quartet: Jef ten Kortenaar & Clare Pellerin, violins Kathleen Kajioka, viola Stephen Buck, cello ...  moreCantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith ~ Director Dec 2, 2017 Adanya Dunn ~ soprano Kate Carver ~ piano Matthew Coons ~ organ Emperor Quartet: Jef ten Kortenaar & Clare Pellerin, violins Kathleen Kajioka, viola Stephen Buck, cello www.cantorescelestes.com Dec 2, 2017  

This is the whole sequence. Composed by David Warin Solomons performed in Southwell Minster. by Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir Conducted by Jeffrey Makinson organ played by Paul Walton Cantor in Gloria: David Shipman Alto Soloist in Sanctus an...  moreThis is the whole sequence. Composed by David Warin Solomons performed in Southwell Minster. by Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir Conducted by Jeffrey Makinson organ played by Paul Walton Cantor in Gloria: David Shipman Alto Soloist in Sanctus and Benedictus: Richard Lowe Separate videos are also available for each section: Kyrie: https://youtu.be/sN83YtFaL4M Gloria: https://youtu.be/hyprqsck_tg Sanctus and Benedictus: https://youtu.be/C_vew5Ga7lU Agnus Dei: https://youtu.be/fksOsl18abA  

South African composer Peter Klatzow's sublime Mag and Nunc. Sung by the Commotio Choir of Oxford, Director Matthew Berry, Henry Parks on organ

Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith ~ Director LIVE Dec 2, 2017 ' Mystery and Wonder' Adanya Dunn ~ soprano Kate Carver ~ piano Matthew Coons ~ organ Emperor Quartet: Jef ten Kortenaar & Clare Pellerin, violins Kathleen Kajioka, v...  moreCantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith ~ Director LIVE Dec 2, 2017 ' Mystery and Wonder' Adanya Dunn ~ soprano Kate Carver ~ piano Matthew Coons ~ organ Emperor Quartet: Jef ten Kortenaar & Clare Pellerin, violins Kathleen Kajioka, viola Stephen Buck, cello www.cantorescelestes.com Dec 2, 2017 'Mystery and Wonder'