This brand new version of Good King Wenceslas is dedicated to my uncle Duncan Shaw of Vancouver. His "retirement project" - developing his own theory of gravity - has been a huge inspiration in my own compositional journey late in life. Some background...  moreThis brand new version of Good King Wenceslas is dedicated to my uncle Duncan Shaw of Vancouver. His "retirement project" - developing his own theory of gravity - has been a huge inspiration in my own compositional journey late in life. Some background: I have sung the traditional version of Good King Wenceslas since I was a kid. I fell in love with the lyrics and the story, but have always been puzzled by the way it was arranged, in particular the way that the "las" of Wenceslas lands on the downbeat. When I was young, I thought the lyrics were actually "Good King Wences last looked out!" All to say that I got inspired to create a totally different version. I used the 19th century poem by John Mason Neale, but I wanted to create a different "feel" to the story, to take it back in time to its origins in the Middle Ages - hence the medieval feel to much of the piece. I also felt that since the Wenceslas story is all about a journey, a setting in 3/4 time would create a better sense of that feeling, ra...    less

St Peter’s Singers of Leeds Founded in 1977 by Harry Fearnley Registered Charity No. 507174   Choir Concert Tour of East Anglia Saturday 21 – Wednesday 25 October 2017 Waltham Abbey Church; Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich; ...

The Giovanni Consort is a chamber vocal ensemble based in Perth, Western Australia. The group performs a wide range of Choral music from medieval to modern times and is renowned for its exquisite musicianship and attention to detail. This video was rec...  moreThe Giovanni Consort is a chamber vocal ensemble based in Perth, Western Australia. The group performs a wide range of Choral music from medieval to modern times and is renowned for its exquisite musicianship and attention to detail. This video was recorded at their June 2012 Concert, "El Grillo" in the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery at the University of Western Australia  

Winner of the Best Performance of a New Zealand Choral Song at the Big Sing Finale, Wellington, August 2024.

The Embro Thistle Singers (ETS) performs You Raise Me Up in this Choral performance as part of a fundraising event at the First Baptist Church in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada on December 2nd, 2012. ETS is a group of community members from Embro and the sur...  moreThe Embro Thistle Singers (ETS) performs You Raise Me Up in this Choral performance as part of a fundraising event at the First Baptist Church in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada on December 2nd, 2012. ETS is a group of community members from Embro and the surrounding area who joined together in February of 2010 to have fun with Choral music. Visit the ETS blog at www.embrothistlesingers.blogspot.com for more information about our choir and to find out how you can join in on the song, service and fun.  

The Inspira Chamber Choir (formerly Calgary Youth Chorus) performs the traditional Xhosan folksong "Dubula" arranged by Stpehen Hatfield in competition at the 10th Golden Gate International Choral Festival. Berkeley, CA, USA.

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost Choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competition...  moreThe University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost Choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competitions in ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, CZECH REPUBLIC, BULGARIA, SLOVAKIA, BELGIUM, GERMANY, POLAND, WALES, HUNGARY and SWITZERLAND. It is one of the only four Filipino choirs to have qualified to join the 14th European Grand Prix for Choral Singing ‑ the world'S most coveted Choral prize. UPSA was also the official entry of the Philippines to the UNESCO International Music Prize in 2005. In the Philippines, it was named the Best University Choir in 2012 and 2004 at the “Who’s Who in the Philippines” 19th and 27th Consumers’ Choice Awards, respectively. Similarly, UPSA was also chosen as Best Choir in 2011, 2010 and 2002 by the ALIW Awards Foundation which recognizes excellence and achievement in the live entertainment industry. UPSA Conductor Ed Manguia...    less

The Choir of St Mary the Virgin, Finedon, sings for regular Sunday morning services plus monthly Choral evensong and other special services within the Anglican tradition at St Mary's Finedon, Northamptonshire UK The Finedon Festival Chorus consists of St...  moreThe Choir of St Mary the Virgin, Finedon, sings for regular Sunday morning services plus monthly Choral evensong and other special services within the Anglican tradition at St Mary's Finedon, Northamptonshire UK The Finedon Festival Chorus consists of St Mary's choir plus visiting singers from choirs in the local area; it performs for special events such as Festal Evensongs 2 or 3 times a year.  

Our performance of Eric Whitacre's bEautiful piece "Lux Aurumque" in Regina, Saskatchewan at the Saskatchewan Choral Federation ChorFest 2014. Thank you to the SCF for recording this!

Christopher Tin conducts his Choral work 'Waloyo Yamoni (We Overcome the Wind)', the climactic finale to his song cycle 'The Drop That Contained the Sea'. From the European premiere of 'The Drop that Contained the Sea' at 'The Music of Christopher Tin' c...  moreChristopher Tin conducts his Choral work 'Waloyo Yamoni (We Overcome the Wind)', the climactic finale to his song cycle 'The Drop That Contained the Sea'. From the European premiere of 'The Drop that Contained the Sea' at 'The Music of Christopher Tin' Concert, Cadogan Hall, London, July 19, 2016. Performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and featuring the Angel City Chorale, Prima Vocal Ensemble, and Lucis choirs. Soloists: Jimmer Bolden, Allie McNay. Commissioned by the Orchestra at St. Matthews, Pacific Palisades, CA. Sung in Lango, lyrics from a rainmaking litany.  less