ore">Trio by Robert Schumann lamenting the death of a songbird, performed by the dwsChorale (D W Solomons multi-tracking) (transposed) I've used images of meadow saffron since those are the flowers mentioned in the poem, although they are not strictly speakin...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">Trio by Robert Schumann lamenting the death of a songbird, performed by the dwsChorale (D W Solomons multi-tracking) (transposed) I've used images of meadow saffron since those are the flowers mentioned in the poem, although they are not strictly speaking red... The sources of the images are as follows Canaries in cage (in Treviso) taken by me Wikimedia single meadow saffron Luc Viatour (Lviatour) group of meadow saffron Chris Dixon (Stemonitis) Canary - (Magnus Colossus) Rosebud - (Amada44)  

ore">BC AD poem by U A Fanthorpe Music by Alan Cruise-Johnston set for SATB choir (but with sopranos low enough to allow it to be sung by AATB also) performed by the dwsChorale UA Fanthorpe, who died in 2009, was originally published by Peterloo Poe...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">BC AD poem by U A Fanthorpe Music by Alan Cruise-Johnston set for SATB choir (but with sopranos low enough to allow it to be sung by AATB also) performed by the dwsChorale UA Fanthorpe, who died in 2009, was originally published by Peterloo Poets, who kindly gave me permission to reproduce her poem. The copyright has Now been transferred to Enitharmon quoting "U A Fanthorpe New and Collected Poems, Enitharmon 2010" who have also kindly given permission. It is an unusual and quite modern view of the Christmas story The site where Alan published his music is currently offline but if you are interested in singing this piece, check back here for updates.  less

Lunds Studentsångare (Lund University Male Voice Choir) performs O fortuna by Ivo Antognini at the World Choir Games in Shaoxing 2010, conductor, Thomas Caplin.

ore">Llef (in English "A Cry") is a popular Welsh hymn, written by Hugh Griffith Jones (Welsh language name: Gutyn Arfon) (1849--1919). It was written in memory of his brother, Dewi. Arranged by Mansell Thomas - rather out of character for Bournemouth MVC b...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">Llef (in English "A Cry") is a popular Welsh hymn, written by Hugh Griffith Jones (Welsh language name: Gutyn Arfon) (1849--1919). It was written in memory of his brother, Dewi. Arranged by Mansell Thomas - rather out of character for Bournemouth MVC but we love it!!! Recorded on a handheld recorder and too much of the conductors big backside in the way but hope it is enjoyed!  

ore">Charnwood voices, formerly Shepshed Singers, is a four part SATB choir of some 45 voices based in Charnwood, Leicestershire. Founded in 1977, the choir has gained a well-deserved reputation for performing neglected and unfamiliar music as well as better k...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">Charnwood voices, formerly Shepshed Singers, is a four part SATB choir of some 45 voices based in Charnwood, Leicestershire. Founded in 1977, the choir has gained a well-deserved reputation for performing neglected and unfamiliar music as well as better kNown and popular pieces, both sacred and secular. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend three rehearsals before an informal voice appraisal.  

ore">The Manx voices Ladies Choir Conductor: Angela Stewart Manx voices, formally the Manx Girls Choir, was formed 60 years ago by Harry Pickard, and the choir has undergone many changes since then, including its name and the membership and audition rules ...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">The Manx voices Ladies Choir Conductor: Angela Stewart Manx voices, formally the Manx Girls Choir, was formed 60 years ago by Harry Pickard, and the choir has undergone many changes since then, including its name and the membership and audition rules which are Now much more flexible. We live in the Isle of Man, a small island with a population of about 80,000 situated in the Irish Sea, between England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. It is a Crown Dependency which means it is a self governing possession of the British Crown. We are very proud of our parliament, Tynwald which claims to be the world's oldest parliament in continuous existence, dating back to 979. We also issue our own bank notes, coins and stamps and enjoy a unique perspective in terms of our language, (Manx Gaelic), history, music and art. It is a beautiful island with very varied scenery. The choir is SSA, (soprano, mezzo-soprano and alto) and has a membership base of around 40 members under the watchful eye of Musical Director, Angela Stew...    less

ore">Patapan is a traditional song from the Burgundy region in France. It’s also kNown in English as Willie Take Your Little Drum. It was written by Bernard de la Monnoye around 1700. My English version here is a singing translation, so feel free to sing ...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">Patapan is a traditional song from the Burgundy region in France. It’s also kNown in English as Willie Take Your Little Drum. It was written by Bernard de la Monnoye around 1700. My English version here is a singing translation, so feel free to sing along in English :-) Guillaume prends ton tambourin Toi, prends ta flûte, Robin; Au son de ces instruments "Turelurelu, patapatapan" Au son de ces instruments Je dirai Noel gaîment. Willie take your little drum With your flute oh Robin come With the sound of flute and drum tootle tootle toot, bing a bang a boom with the flute and with the drum I will say Nowell with joy. C'était la mode autrefois De louer le Roi des rois Au son de ces instruments "Turelurelu, patapatapan" Au son de ces instruments Il nous en faut faire autant. In the goodly olden days The king of kings we'd praise with the drum and with the flute tootle tootle toot, bing a bang a boom, with the flute and with the drum we should do alike just so  less

ore">voices New Zealand Chamber Choir was formed in 1998 by the New Zealand Youth Choir Board, with Dr Karen Grylls as its first and only Artistic Director. As a nationally selected choir of the highest calibre, voices is a chamber choir that is flexible in s...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreore" style="display:none;">voices New Zealand Chamber Choir was formed in 1998 by the New Zealand Youth Choir Board, with Dr Karen Grylls as its first and only Artistic Director. As a nationally selected choir of the highest calibre, voices is a chamber choir that is flexible in size, and capable of performing a wide repertoire. Many of the singers are alumni of the New Zealand Youth Choir.  

Vivaldi Gloria sung by a one-man choir (sopranos are transposed in order to keep the key changes - sorry for the "Pinky and Perky" effects)

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Robert Pecksmith (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, Oxford 10 June 2012 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Website: http://www.somervillemusicsociety.com