The silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her Silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more: “Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese th...  moreThe silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her Silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more: “Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.”  

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).  less

Aufzeichnung der Night of Gospel Music 2011 in der Friedenskirche Ludwigsburg. Abendsterne - Der Junge Chor aus Ludwigsburg / Eglosheim Chorleiter: Jörg Thum Ton: Ulrich Thelen Kamera: Jürgen Häffner Regie/Schnitt: Frank J. Dürring Aufzeichn...  moreAufzeichnung der Night of Gospel Music 2011 in der Friedenskirche Ludwigsburg. Abendsterne - Der Junge Chor aus Ludwigsburg / Eglosheim Chorleiter: Jörg Thum Ton: Ulrich Thelen Kamera: Jürgen Häffner Regie/Schnitt: Frank J. Dürring Aufzeichnung vom 7. Mai 2011  

Easter Concert with Banda musical de Loivos

Last Night of the Proms charity concerts, Cape Town City Hall

The Golden Voices Choir unveils the 13th edition of their annual musical concert; Canzona. The rush that comes with music. The Feeling of calm and satisfaction. It’s everything you’ve ever wanted. You do not want to miss out CANZONA 13: Celebrat...  moreThe Golden Voices Choir unveils the 13th edition of their annual musical concert; Canzona. The rush that comes with music. The Feeling of calm and satisfaction. It’s everything you’ve ever wanted. You do not want to miss out CANZONA 13: Celebration of God’s Love. Date: 26th March, 2022 Venue: Hall of Excellence, FUTO. #Canzona #GoldenVoicesChoir #GVC #thegreatestshowman #thegreatestshow #choir #concert  

Originally published on Themes & Variations http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2014/10/06/vampires-a-very-scary-musical-journey-blahhhhhh/ October 6, 2014 As my dog Rowie and I walk through our neighbourhood, I notice Halloween decorations beginning to...

Kitka women's vocal ensmble "Awakening" from The Rusalka Cycle: Songs Between Worlds (Concert version) Live performance in Köln, Germany, 2009 musical Direction, Composition, Arrangement and Dramaturgy by Mariana Sadovska Stage Direction by Andr...  moreKitka women's vocal ensmble "Awakening" from The Rusalka Cycle: Songs Between Worlds (Concert version) Live performance in Köln, Germany, 2009 musical Direction, Composition, Arrangement and Dramaturgy by Mariana Sadovska Stage Direction by Andre Erlen and Ellen Sebastian Chang Traditional Song Souces in "Awakening": Rano, Rano - Ričice, Ukraine Provedu Rusalki - Ričice, Ukraine Oj lecit strela - Ričice, Ukraine Ispod duba, voda buba - Bosnia Do mar ciften do per gjah - Albania Blaho slovy Bože - Poltava region, Ukraine In Slavic folklore, Rusalki are powerful, enticing female entities who inhabit waters, forests and fields. Believed to be the restless spirits of women who have died unjust, untimely, or unnatural deaths - such as brides who died on their wedding Night; young mothers who perished during childbirth; unmarried women who committed suicide after being rejected by a lover; or female babies who were stillborn - Rusalki regulate human, animal and agricultural fertility; seasonal cy...    less

El Coro "Santa María" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta la obra GREENSLEEVES en versión para SAB y piano de Philip Lawson, durante el IX Encuentro Coral Nacional celebrado el 1 de octubre de 2022 en el Centro Cultural de la Villa "Pastora Soler" de Co...  moreEl Coro "Santa María" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta la obra GREENSLEEVES en versión para SAB y piano de Philip Lawson, durante el IX Encuentro Coral Nacional celebrado el 1 de octubre de 2022 en el Centro Cultural de la Villa "Pastora Soler" de Coria del Río (Sevilla). Un delicioso y accesible arreglo de la canción folklórica tradicional inglesa para voces de SAB. Un acompañamiento de piano melodioso apoya las líneas vocales líricas y las ideas melódicas se transmiten entre las voces, lo que permite que todos pasen un rato con esta hermosa melodía. ¡Algunos momentos armónicos no tradicionales pero interesantes hacen de esta una edición que sus cantantes apreciarán y su audiencia no olvidará! Philip Lawson: https://www.philiplawson.net/index.html Coro Santa María: https://corosantamaria.org/ Alas my love ye do me wrong to cast me off discourtiously and I have lov-ed ye so long delighting in your company Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of gold...    less

A Night of Favorite of Hymns and Anthems