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

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A fantastic finale to our end of term summer concert. :-)

the Armed Man – A Mass for Peace Each year on Anzac day, New Zealanders (and Australians) mark the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings of 25 April 1915. On that day, thousands of young men, far from their homes, stormed the beaches on the...

An arrangement of the Despacito movement by Eke Chijindu Favour Hedges

Celestial City Choir urge all Children of God to praise Him always. Share, Download and Praise God if U believe He Has really done something in your life and ready to accept His Blessings. This song is written and composed by Yaw Owusu Asiamah (Compose...  moreCelestial City Choir urge all Children of God to praise Him always. Share, Download and Praise God if U believe He Has really done something in your life and ready to accept His Blessings. This song is written and composed by Yaw Owusu Asiamah (Composer and Music Director for all Choral Music- Main Performing Choir is Celestial City Choir  

Written in 1848 for the Choir of what was then Leeds Parish Church, 'Cast me not away' is a masterpiece in miniature. Owing much to the polyphonic work of the Renaissance, the motet is a deeply-felt work written during wesley's period of recuperation fro...  moreWritten in 1848 for the Choir of what was then Leeds Parish Church, 'Cast me not away' is a masterpiece in miniature. Owing much to the polyphonic work of the Renaissance, the motet is a deeply-felt work written during wesley's period of recuperation from a fall whilst out fishing in the North Yorkshire countryside at Helmsley. the chromatic clashes at the words "the bones which Thou hast broken" are almost certainly reflective of the pain the composer had suffered, for his leg was badly broken and he walked ever after with a noticeable limp. This performance was recorded in Leeds Minster on Sunday 28th April 2013 during the recital of 'Music with Minster connections' sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds, directed by Dr Simon Lindley. Leeds Minster, formerly Leeds Parish Church, has a long and distinguished musical history. the list of organists and past organists of the Parish Church of St Peter-at-Leeds is outstanding. 'Music with Minster connections' celebrated both this heritage and the status of Leed...    less

REQUIEM IN A DAY with Matthew Coleridge Truro Cathedral, 23 September 2023 “As uplifting and glorious as anything I’ve ever sung” – Elizabeth, participant at Selby Abbey event Acclaimed composer Matthew Coleridge invites singer...

Father’s Day is tomorrow.  This time to ‘honour dad’ started me thinking about a few classical music fathers and the complicated dynamics between father and son. (Johann Sebastian Bach gets his own blog entry!)   the fir...

Cool Choir® Perform "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" by the Casting Crowns at Calgary Carol Festival, 28th November, 2016 at Calgary Carol Festival, Knox United Church, Calgary, Alberta