Sung by us at a singing course in Nottingham in 1977 Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the early-rising sun Has not attain'd his noon. Stay, stay until the hasting day Has run but to the evensong, and, having pray'd to...  moreSung by us at a singing course in Nottingham in 1977 Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the early-rising sun Has not attain'd his noon. Stay, stay until the hasting day Has run but to the evensong, and, having pray'd together, we Will go with you along. We have short time to stay, as you, We have as short a spring; As quick a growth to meet decay, As you, or anything. We die, as your hours do, and dry away, Like to the summer's rain, Or as the pearls of morning's dew, Ne'er to be found again.  less

Organized under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred in 2010, the Salt Lake Vocal Artists has become the first professional-level touring and recording choir within the Salt Lake Choral Artists organization. This mixed-voice choral ensemble varies in size d...  moreOrganized under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred in 2010, the Salt Lake Vocal Artists has become the first professional-level touring and recording choir within the Salt Lake Choral Artists organization. This mixed-voice choral ensemble varies in size depending on the project from 16 to 40 auditioned singers and performs a diverse repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st Century. In its premiere season, the SL Vocal Artists were honored with an invitation to participate in the 42nd Tolosa Choral Contest in October 2010. After a successful concert tour of the Basque region of Spain, the SLVA competed against renowned choirs from all over the world and were awarded First Prize in all four categories they entered, as well as the special Audience Prize. To conclude only its second season, the SL Vocal Artists were one of only 25 choirs and the only American choir to perform at the World Choral Symposium in Argentina following a two week concert tour of the country in July and August. They also trave...    less

Kingston Choral Society are celebrating their 75th anniversary on March 29th 2025 alongwith two of the brightest stars of the British singing firmament, Sophie Bevan and Roderick Williams, at Cadogan Hall, in a programme suffused with musical colour and p...  moreKingston Choral Society are celebrating their 75th anniversary on March 29th 2025 alongwith two of the brightest stars of the British singing firmament, Sophie Bevan and Roderick Williams, at Cadogan Hall, in a programme suffused with musical colour and profound emotion. Brahms' A German Requiem and Poulenc's Gloria, composed a century apart, express the joys and sorrows of being human. His mother's death, compounded Brahms' raw grief at the loss of his friend and mentor Robert Schumann nine years earlier to inspire this beautiful musical meditation on the tragedy of death. Brahms' intensely personal 'Requiem for Humanity' responds to the tragedy of mortality with a radiant affirmation of the consolation of faith. Poulenc's Gloria has astonished, delighted and shocked audiences since its 1961 premiere: joyous and playful, charming, strident and sombre, Poulenc's musical pyrotechnics are stunning. Performers Sophie Bevan soprano Roderick Williams baritone Kingston Choral Society Thames Sinfonia andrew ...    less

"Signs of Rain Or forty Reasons for Not Accepting An Invitation of a Friend To Make an Excursion With Him" lyrics by Dr. Edward Jenner (18th Century). Directed by Ken Jenson. Lyrics: The hollow winds begin to blow, The clouds look black, the glass is...  more"Signs of Rain Or forty Reasons for Not Accepting An Invitation of a Friend To Make an Excursion With Him" lyrics by Dr. Edward Jenner (18th Century). Directed by Ken Jenson. Lyrics: The hollow winds begin to blow, The clouds look black, the glass is low; Thee soot falls down, the spaniels sleep, The spiders from their cobwebs peep. Last night the sun went pale to bed, The moon in halos hid her head; The boding shepherd heaves a sigh, for see, a rainbow spans the sky! The walls are damp, the ditches smell, Closed is the pink-eyed pimpernel. Hark how the chairs and tables crack! Old Betty's nerves are on the rack; Loud quacks the duck, the peacocks cry, The distant hills are seeming nigh. How restless are the snorting swine! The busy flies disturb the kine; Low o'er the grass the swallow wings, The cricket, too, how sharp he sings! Puss on the hearth, with velvet paws, Sits wiping o'er her whiskered jaws; Through the clear streams the fishes rise, and nimbly catch the incautious flies. T...    less

The International choir festival "Music & Sea" takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the west coast of the Thermaic Gulf a...  moreThe International choir festival "Music & Sea" takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the west coast of the Thermaic Gulf and in the shadow of Olympus. The Festival has two parts: competitive and non-competitive. However, the character and the main concept of both parts is joining music, vacation, friendship and fun. The idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares of Paralia, Olympic Beach and Katerini. All choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival. GENERAL CONDITIONS All choir ensembles may join one part of the Festival: Competitive or Non-competitive.  less

This much-loved anthem was recorded during the Singers' recital on Monday 30th May 2011 in the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Corentin, Quimper, Brittany. The choir is conducted by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director, and the organist is David Houlder. ...  moreThis much-loved anthem was recorded during the Singers' recital on Monday 30th May 2011 in the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Corentin, Quimper, Brittany. The choir is conducted by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director, and the organist is David Houlder. The soprano soloist is Julie Kilburn. More information about St Peter's Singers of Leeds, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, is available on the choir's website http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on the Singers' Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111143267532/  less

Sajak Putih, a poem by Indonesian poet Chairil Anwar (1922-1949). Obligatory piece of the male choir category at the XXIV ITB choir Festival 2015, Bandung Indonesia. Performed by Padjajaran University choir. Arvin Zeinullah, conductor

GOTHAM ROCK choir is New York City’s first non-auditioned community choir devoted to Rock, Pop, Motown & Broadway. Founded in 2009, Gotham Rock choir was formed to provide an outlet for singers of all levels and backgrounds to explore contemporary mus...  moreGOTHAM ROCK choir is New York City’s first non-auditioned community choir devoted to Rock, Pop, Motown & Broadway. Founded in 2009, Gotham Rock choir was formed to provide an outlet for singers of all levels and backgrounds to explore contemporary music in a supportive, fun, uplifting environment, to provide an alternative to the city’s many traditional choirs and to provide much-needed sense of “cool” to choral singing. Each week, a diverse group of New Yorkers from all walks of life–ranging from show business professionals to avid shower singers–gather at a professional rehearsal studio in Midtown Manhattan to belt out an eclectic mix of music in stunning 4-part harmony in preparation for a final concert held at an off-Broadway theatre. Many of our singers also choose to perform in our “Gotham Rock choir: Unplugged” cabaret evenings, which give our members the opportunity to work on their own favorite tunes for performance at one of the city’s most famous cabaret venues. Over the years, Gotham Rock Choi...    less

Performed by Stella choir - REPERTOIRE OF WINTER 2023 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com In this emotionally charged piece, the composer and the choir honour our departed loved ones. As the voices intensify to ...  morePerformed by Stella choir - REPERTOIRE OF WINTER 2023 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com In this emotionally charged piece, the composer and the choir honour our departed loved ones. As the voices intensify to an incredible climax, the audience is invited to surrender to the moment. Let the soaring music carry you away, echoing the profound love for those who've journeyed beyond. Dans ce morceau très émouvant, le compositeur et le chœur rendent hommage à ceux de nos êtres chers qui ne sont plus. À mesure que les voix atteignent une rare intensité, le public est invité à lâcher prise et se laisser porter par cet instant d'amour partagé. Conducted by Jad Harjane Composed by Jake Runestad Filmed by DIAZ PRODUCTION at LADABATEK , Tangier Sponsored by THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE CENTER  less

12th International Chamber choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Concert St. andreas Nesselwang a June 12