Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle Saturday 29 September 2012 at Knox Church, Dunedin, New Zealand City Choir Dunedin Conductor: David Burchell Soloists: Emma Fraser - soprano, Amanda Cole - mezzo-soprano, Matthew Wilson - tenor, Julien van Mellaerts ...  moreRossini: Petite Messe Solennelle Saturday 29 September 2012 at Knox Church, Dunedin, New Zealand City Choir Dunedin Conductor: David Burchell Soloists: Emma Fraser - soprano, Amanda Cole - mezzo-soprano, Matthew Wilson - tenor, Julien van Mellaerts - bass Pianists: John van Buskirk and Sandra Crawshaw with Simon Mace on the harmonium The 149-year-old harmonium was provided by the New Zealand Organ Manufactory in Oamaru. Part 1 1 Kyrie & Christe eleison 2 Gloria 3 Gratias 4 Domine Deus 5 Qui tollis 6 Quoniam 7 Cum Sancto Spiritu Part 2 8 Credo in unum Deum 9 Crucifixus 10 Et resurrexit 11 Offertorium 12 Sanctus 13 O salutaris 14 Agnus Dei -- this final movement was performed in the concert, but unfortunately, due to a technical problem with the equipment, the recording was interrupted. Copyright: This recording by Strawberry Sound, Dunedin, New Zealand, was commissioned by City Choir Dunedin.  less

"Faith is the bird that feels the light" by Elizabeth Alexander. Text from "Fireflies" by Rabindranath Tagore. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in CITY, fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of ...  more"Faith is the bird that feels the light" by Elizabeth Alexander. Text from "Fireflies" by Rabindranath Tagore. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in CITY, fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.  

Sim Shalom (Grant Peace) for Cantor and Choir was commissioned from Composer Gilad Hochman (1982) by Park Avenue Synagogue in 2018 for the album Heritage. The work evokes the past, interweaving characteristics of ancient music with traditional, flourish...  moreSim Shalom (Grant Peace) for Cantor and Choir was commissioned from Composer Gilad Hochman (1982) by Park Avenue Synagogue in 2018 for the album Heritage. The work evokes the past, interweaving characteristics of ancient music with traditional, flourished Hazzanut, all laid upon a contemporary foundation. Azi Schwartz, Cantor RIAS Kammerchor Berlin Colin Fowler, Music Director Justin Doyle, Conductor Recording Producer: Florian B. Schmidt Video Editing: Tami Shaham lyrics Grant peace to the world, goodness and blessing, Grace, love, and compassion for us and for all the people Israel. Bless us, our creator, united as one, with Your presence; by that light, Adonai our God, You have given us a guide to life, the love of kindness, generosity, blessing, compassion, life and peace. May it please You to bless Your people Israel at every season and at all times with Your gift of peace. Blessed are You, Adonai, who blessed Your people Israel with Peace.  less