Aestas Vocis performs the renowned Durufle's surreal and mesmerizing arrangement of the Latin text. Performed at their summer concert, "Songs of Faith and Love," at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Munster, IN.

The Norwegian composer's beautiful and mystifying setting of the Latin text, as performed by Aestas Vocis at their summer concert, "Songs of Faith and Love." Sung in the beautiful and resonant chapel at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Munster, IN.

Music composed by Kim andré Arnesen Improvised piano by Toni Arnold Shreve

I want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece ha...  moreI want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece had to be purposeful and meaningful. The inspiration for this score comes from the first time I was able to hear my son's heartbeat during an ultrasound. It was a magical and exciting moment that I will never forget; however, leading up to that specific moment there was an element of tension. Six months prior to hearing my son's heartbeat, my wife and I found ourselves in a very different situation with the outcome of an ultrasound. We arrived at the hospital excited to meet our child, only to discover we had silently miscarried. I had never felt so deflated and aimless in one sudden moment. It was as if I was a boat, drifting, with no direction in my life. Fast forward to this ultrasound with our soon-to-be son. You can imagine the excitement and fear we bo...    less

Sweet Harmony sing Faith Watson's arrangement of Sentimental Journey, first in three-part harmony then in four-part jazzy rhythms

www.te-deum.org Live performance, November 12, 2017 Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, Kansas Love came down at Christmas, Love all Lovely, Love divine; Love was born at Christmas; star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godh...  morewww.te-deum.org Live performance, November 12, 2017 Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, Kansas Love came down at Christmas, Love all Lovely, Love divine; Love was born at Christmas; star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead, Love incarnate, Love divine; worship we our Jesus, but wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token, Love be yours and Love be mine; Love to God and others, Love for plea and gift and sign. -Christina Rossetti  

"The Hope of Loving" by Jake Runestad. SATB choir, soloists, & string quartet. Performed by Seraphic Fire and The Sebastians -- Patrick Dupré Quigley, conductor. October 16, 2015. Soloists: Patrick Muehleise, tenor Sarah Moyer, soprano James...  more"The Hope of Loving" by Jake Runestad. SATB choir, soloists, & string quartet. Performed by Seraphic Fire and The Sebastians -- Patrick Dupré Quigley, conductor. October 16, 2015. Soloists: Patrick Muehleise, tenor Sarah Moyer, soprano James Bass, bass  

"Inscription of Hope" by Z. Randall Stroope, quoting a Russian folk tune. Text from an inscription on a cellar wall in Cologne, Germany. Performed by the Primes Choir and Apprentice Choir ensembles of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Conductor: Associa...  more"Inscription of Hope" by Z. Randall Stroope, quoting a Russian folk tune. Text from an inscription on a cellar wall in Cologne, Germany. Performed by the Primes Choir and Apprentice Choir ensembles of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Conductor: Associate Director Gretchen Fasulo, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. Recorded live at the Amaturo Theater of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday, May 6, 2012.  

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