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Agnus Dei from the Modal Mass (men's voices version)
This is the final section from my Modal Mass
(men's voices version)
This setting of the Communion Service uses mainly the Mixolydian and Dorian modes
(with short excursions into Lydian and Aeolian and occasionally jazzy modes).
A higher (SATB) versio... moreThis is the final section from my Modal Mass
(men's voices version)
This setting of the Communion Service uses mainly the Mixolydian and Dorian modes
(with short excursions into Lydian and Aeolian and occasionally jazzy modes).
A higher (SATB) version of the whole mass is also available (sung by Matthew Curtis)
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Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Mixed voices version
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Book of Common Prayer version 1662)
set to music for six part mixed voices SAT-SAT)
The title of this work (Canticula Ursae Minoris/Songs of the Little Bear) comes from the origin of the melodies:
Many years ago I wrote a... moreMagnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Book of Common Prayer version 1662)
set to music for six part mixed voices SAT-SAT)
The title of this work (Canticula Ursae Minoris/Songs of the Little Bear) comes from the origin of the melodies:
Many years ago I wrote an "Oratorio" based on Winnie the Pooh (The Expotition to the North Pole)
and gave each character little melodic leitmotifs,
such as "Sing ho for the life of a bear" (which becomes "to be a light to lighten the Gentiles" in the Nunc Dimittis),
"They all went off to discover the pole" (which is the initial theme of the Magnificat)
and "What I say, said Eeyore, is that it's unsettling" (which becomes the "Glory be to the Father" section at the end of each canticle)
The original and much simpler "oratorio" work, called Poohratorio of course, may be published once AA Milne goes into public domain (2031).
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Keeping the Dream alive (2020 Lockdown Session)
Cover of the 80's classic song "Keeping the Dream alive" from the German group "Münchener Freiheit" in a new multivocal arrangement. This "Lockdown Session" was made with every voice on separate recordings during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Ave Verum by William Byrd
Ave verum corpus natum de Maria virgine.
Vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine.
Cujus latus perforatum unda fluxit sanguine
esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine.
O dulcis. O Pie. O Jesu Fili Mariae, Miserere mei.
Amen.
Hail, true Body, b... moreAve verum corpus natum de Maria virgine.
Vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine.
Cujus latus perforatum unda fluxit sanguine
esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine.
O dulcis. O Pie. O Jesu Fili Mariae, Miserere mei.
Amen.
Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary,
who truly suffered, sacrificed on the cross for humankind,
from whose pierced side water and blood flowed
Be for us a foretaste in the trial of death
O sweet one, O holy one, O Jesus son of Mary, have mercy on me.
Amen.
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O Jesulein süß (O little one sweet) for men's voices
Arrangement based on Bach's harmonisation of the old German Christmas tune O Jesulein süß
O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild!
Des Vaters Willn hast du erfüllt;
Bist kommen aus dem Himmelreich,
Uns armen Menschen worden gleich,
O Jesulein süß, o Jesule... moreArrangement based on Bach's harmonisation of the old German Christmas tune O Jesulein süß
O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild!
Des Vaters Willn hast du erfüllt;
Bist kommen aus dem Himmelreich,
Uns armen Menschen worden gleich,
O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild!
[O little one sweet o little one mild
You have fulfilled your Father's will
You've come down from the heavens
And become the same as us mortals
O little one sweet o little one mild]
[etc]
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CHIJ Katong Convent Choir
CHIJ Katong Convent Choir, est. 2000. Under the direction of Mr. Terrence Toh. We live life to the fullest, and sing like there's no tomorrow
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Beethoven/Rain: "Heiliger Dankgesang" (sung by Quartetto al Volo)
“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World Choir for Peace. I invite you to join me in supporting their fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/w... more“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World Choir for Peace. I invite you to join me in supporting their fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/world-choir-for-peace-singing-unites?
Lyrics (adapted from Psalm 116):
German: “Liebe erfüllt mich, weil mein Gott die Stimme meines Flehens erhört hat. Kehre zurück, meine Seele, in deine Ruh: denn mein Gott hat dir wohlgethan. Liebe erfüllt mich. O Freude, O Wonne, Die Sonne! O Freude, das ich am Leben bin. Liebe erfüllt mich.”
English translation: “I am filled with love, for my God has heard the voice of my supplication. Return, my soul, to your rest: for my God has made you well. I am filled with love. O Joy, O Bliss, the Sun! O Joy that I am alive. I am filled with love.”
Background:
In July 2019, I went to one of Julian Armour’s Music and Beyond concerts in Ottawa, where I first heard the Bennewitz Quartet play Beethoven’s stunningly beautif... less
