Traditional German carol (based on a Thuringian melody "Seht wie die Sonne dort sinket" from around 1808), The melody moves through the parts while the other parts represent the ringing of the bells - with a few added cheeky English cadences. Version...  moreTraditional German carol (based on a Thuringian melody "Seht wie die Sonne dort sinket" from around 1808), The melody moves through the parts while the other parts represent the ringing of the bells - with a few added cheeky English cadences. Versions are also available for string quartet, wind quartet, brass quartet, flute quartet and clarinet quartet.  

Performed by the Des Moines Choral Society on December 10th, 2016 at the St. Ambrose Cathedral. Artistic director James Rodde. Hushed are the pigeons cooing low On dusty rafters of the loft; And mild-eyed oxen, breathing soft, Sleep on the fragrant ...  morePerformed by the Des Moines Choral Society on December 10th, 2016 at the St. Ambrose Cathedral. Artistic director James Rodde. Hushed are the pigeons cooing low On dusty rafters of the loft; And mild-eyed oxen, breathing soft, Sleep on the fragrant hay below. Dim shadows in the corner hide; The glimmering lantern's rays are shed Where one young lamb just lifts his head, Then huddles 'gainst his mother's side. Strange silence tingles in the air; Through the half-open door a bar Of light from one low-hanging star Touches a baby's radiant hair. No sound: the mother, kneeling, lays Her cheek against the little face. Oh human love! Oh heavenly grace! 'Tis yet in silence that she prays! Ages of silence end to-night; Then to the long-expectant earth Glad angels come to greet His birth In burst of music, love, and light! Margaret Deland  less

Frodsham & District Choral Society is a thriving, friendly, non-auditioned mixed voice choir of 90 singers of all ages. Founded in 1970 by a group of enthusiastic amateur singers, Our repertoire ranges from the great classical choral works to modern ...  moreFrodsham & District Choral Society is a thriving, friendly, non-auditioned mixed voice choir of 90 singers of all ages. Founded in 1970 by a group of enthusiastic amateur singers, Our repertoire ranges from the great classical choral works to modern contemporary pieces. Under the skilled direction of Howard Kane, who was appointed musical director in 2008, and ably assisted by Robert Woods the choir has grown in size and reputation. Rehearsals Monday nights are rehearsal nights which are held in Frodsham Methodist Church, Kingsley Rd, WA6 6BA from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New members are welcome to come along and give us a try. We rehearse from September through to July for Our fOur main concerts, which are held in Frodsham, and also take Our music to other venues in the area. Groups of singers from within the choir are available to sing at weddings and the choir regularly puts on events to raise money for local charities.  less

Music for soloists, mixed choir and strings. Performed by Belarussian Musical Capella "Sonorus". Conducted by Aleksey Shut.

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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.  

Octarium performs Daniel Gawthrop's "Sing Me to Heaven" live at the Listener's Choice concert, February 2011. Sing Me to Heaven Text by Jane Griner In my heart's sequestered chambers lie truths stripped of poets' gloss Words alone are vain and vac...  moreOctarium performs Daniel Gawthrop's "Sing Me to Heaven" live at the Listener's Choice concert, February 2011. Sing Me to Heaven Text by Jane Griner In my heart's sequestered chambers lie truths stripped of poets' gloss Words alone are vain and vacant, and my heart is mute In response to aching silence, memory summons half-heard voices And my soul finds primal eloquence, and wraps me in song If you would comfort me, sing me a lullaby If you would win my heart, sing me a love song If you would mOurn me and bring me to God, sing me a requiem, sing me to Heaven Touch in me all love and passion, pain and pleasure Touch in me grief and comfort, love and passion, pain and pleasure Sing me a lullaby, a love song, a requiem Love me, comfort me, bring me to God Sing me a love song, sing me to Heaven  less

Recorded on January 10th, 2011. Quem Vidistis, Pastores?, by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611). "Whom have you seen shepherds? Speak, tell us who has appeared! We have seen the new-born and a chorus of Angels praising God. Alleluia. Speak, what have you ...  moreRecorded on January 10th, 2011. Quem Vidistis, Pastores?, by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611). "Whom have you seen shepherds? Speak, tell us who has appeared! We have seen the new-born and a chorus of Angels praising God. Alleluia. Speak, what have you seen! Tell us of the birth of Christ. We have seen the new-born and a chorus of Angels praising God. Alleluia." CONTINUUM is the newest and most dynamic early music ensemble on the UK classical music scene. Under the collaborative leadership of top producer and director Adrian Peacock, the internationally renowned expert in Spanish early music Bruno Turner, and bass-baritone Jamie W. Hall, CONTINUUM brings together twelve of the finest professional consort singers in London, carefully chosen to produce a unique and vibrant sound that celebrates the very best qualities of the English choral tradition and the powerful beauty of the uninhibited human voice. This all-male ensemble has made 16th century Spanish Sacred polyphony and chant the core of its rep...    less

IN THE DARK - Promotional film for Platinum Consort's debut album on Resonus Classics. To purchase the album: iTunes: http://bit.ly/M1QDHi Amazon: http://amzn.to/LRjwZo Resonus: http://bit.ly/Ls8IN8 IN THE DARK includes James MacMillan's stunni...  moreIN THE DARK - Promotional film for Platinum Consort's debut album on Resonus Classics. To purchase the album: iTunes: http://bit.ly/M1QDHi Amazon: http://amzn.to/LRjwZo Resonus: http://bit.ly/Ls8IN8 IN THE DARK includes James MacMillan's stunning Miserere and specially commissioned works by Richard Bates, Platinum's composer in residence. These contemporary works are juxtaposed -- yet inextricably linked -- with choral music by Lassus, Victoria, Purcell and Lotti. The title work, Bates' In The Dark, encapsulates the poignancy of Holy Week, with a new setting of the Tudor poem 'You that have spent the silent night' by George Gascoigne (1525-1577). Platinum Consort Scott Inglis-Kidger, director Richard Bates, composer in residence Soprano: Emma Walshe, Zoë Brown * Countertenor: Raffaele Pe, Simon Ponsford Tenor: Oliver Jones, Michael Solomon Williams Bass: Timothy Murphy, Nick Ashby *soloist in Tenebrae FOLLOW US: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/platinumconsort Twitter: http://www.t...    less

music by Colin Eatock text by Francis Kindlemarsh Cast off all doubtful care, Exile and banish tears; To joyful news divine Lend us yOur list'ning ears. An earthly tree a heavenly fruit it bear, A case of clay contained a crown immortal. A cro...  moremusic by Colin Eatock text by Francis Kindlemarsh Cast off all doubtful care, Exile and banish tears; To joyful news divine Lend us yOur list'ning ears. An earthly tree a heavenly fruit it bear, A case of clay contained a crown immortal. A crown of crowns, a King whose cost and care Redeemed poor man, whose race before was thrall To death, to doom, to pains of everlasting, By His sweet death, scorns, stripes, and often fasting. A star above the stars, a sun of light, Whose blessed beams this wretched earth bespread With hope of heaven and of God's Son the sight, Which in Our flesh and sinful soul lay dead. O faith, O hope, O joys renowned for ever, O lively life that deathless shall persevere. Then let us sing the lullabys of sleep To this sweet babe, born to awake us all From drowsy sin that made old Adam weep, And by his fault gave to mankind the fall. For lo! this day, the birth day, day of days, Summons Our songs to give Him laud and praise.  less