Dedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: ...  moreDedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 25 years. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

2009 Destination Opera! Festival Ocean Grove Great Auditorium

To celebrate the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011 international award winning a cappella group VOCES8 recorded a commemorative single. 'This Marriage' is written by Ed Rex and is a setting of text by the 1...  moreTo celebrate the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011 international award winning a cappella group VOCES8 recorded a commemorative single. 'This Marriage' is written by Ed Rex and is a setting of text by the 13th-Century poet Rumi, in which blessings are wished on the married couple.  

World Premiere of Rex Tremendae Maiestatis (SATB div. with opt. percussions) Parahyangan Catholic University Choir (@Unpar Choir Official ) Ivan Yohan, conductor Recorded live at Auditorium Pusat Pembelajaran Arntz-Geise (Gedung PPAG) Unpar, August 2022

Choral Chameleon's chorus premiered this colorful piece of Choral Storytelling by our composer-in-residence at our concert 'The Telephone Hour' on November 18 (and 19) 2016. The concert theme focused on the damaging nature of gossip and the larger mea...  moreChoral Chameleon's chorus premiered this colorful piece of Choral Storytelling by our composer-in-residence at our concert 'The Telephone Hour' on November 18 (and 19) 2016. The concert theme focused on the damaging nature of gossip and the larger meaning of how words are powerful and have greater impact than we realize. Based on a well-known Jewish folk tale, the piece is largely sung in Yiddish, featuring narrated passages in English, with the moral resolution in Hebrew. Performed: November 19 2016 Location: Studios of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, LES, NYC. Piano: Sam Shull Double Bass: Genevieve Chapin  less

"Domine Deus, Rex coelestis," No 5. from "Gloria in D Major," RV 589, by Antonio Vivaldi. Edited by Malcolm Bruno. Recorded live on January 31, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Girl Choir of South Flori...  more"Domine Deus, Rex coelestis," No 5. from "Gloria in D Major," RV 589, by Antonio Vivaldi. Edited by Malcolm Bruno. Recorded live on January 31, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Soprano: Mariana Colmenares, Harpsichord: Susan Dodd, Cello: Chris Glansdorp, Oboe: Lisa Gelfand.  

http://www.thefourthchoir.com | The Fourth Choir sings 'This Marriage' | music by Ed Rex | poem by Rumi | conducted by Dominic Peckham | filmed by Janet Potter & Thomas Ingram | sound recorded by Damian Peckham | video edited by Janet Potter, Seamus McGre...  morehttp://www.thefourthchoir.com | The Fourth Choir sings 'This Marriage' | music by Ed Rex | poem by Rumi | conducted by Dominic Peckham | filmed by Janet Potter & Thomas Ingram | sound recorded by Damian Peckham | video edited by Janet Potter, Seamus McGrenera & Jess Pigg | recorded and filmed at St-Giles-in-the-Fields, London © The Fourth Choir, March 2014  

Competition performance of "Hoërskool Jeugland Girls Choir " from South Africa at "Musica Sacra a Roma" 2011 (Cat. G - Musica Sacra - Cildren's and youth choirs) Program: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - Jesu Rex admirabilis Z. Randall Stroope - T...  moreCompetition performance of "Hoërskool Jeugland Girls Choir " from South Africa at "Musica Sacra a Roma" 2011 (Cat. G - Musica Sacra - Cildren's and youth choirs) Program: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - Jesu Rex admirabilis Z. Randall Stroope - There is no rose H. Pieter van der Westhuizen - Lof aan die Skepper Read more about the event: http://blog.interkultur.com  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People come to my singing workshops because they love to sing.   Photo by Rex Pe   But first they have to spend time learning songs. &nbs...

Live recording from the midday concert in Teatro Gran Rex, Buenos Aires 03.08.2011