Composed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the Day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. the warmth of expression at the words 'Thy...  moreComposed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the Day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. the warmth of expression at the words 'Thy mercy, O Lord, held me up' achieves a consummate beauty so characteristic of Bairstow at his most deeply felt. A richly-scored bass solo is a notable characteristic of the work, and the grandeur of the choral writing gives more than a hint of the terrific Easter-tide Anthem 'Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously' that was the next year to follow from the composer's pen. This performance was recorded in Leeds Minster on SunDay 28th April 2013 during the recital of 'Music with Minster connections' sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds, directed by Dr Simon Lindley. the organist is David Houlder and the bass soloist is Quentin Brown. Leeds Minster, formerly Leeds Parish Church, has a long and distinguished musical history. the list of organist...    less

Dedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one Day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: ...  moreDedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one Day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact the Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, the Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 25 years. and with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

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

from Sunset Concert "Sacred Music in a Sacred Place" 8th International Festival of the Aegean, Syros 2012. 

St Nicholas orthodox church

 Corfu Children's Choir, Christina Kalliaridou conducting

Recorded at the Bentall Centre, Kingston, Surrey on 14th February 2015 as part of Love Kingston Day. Love Kingston is supporting five local community projects committed to ‘pathways out of poverty’ and building a Legacy Fund for the future. Please give...  moreRecorded at the Bentall Centre, Kingston, Surrey on 14th February 2015 as part of Love Kingston Day. Love Kingston is supporting five local community projects committed to ‘pathways out of poverty’ and building a Legacy Fund for the future. Please give generously to this worthy cause by visiting our fundraising page http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/northkingstonchoir To find out more about our informal non audition choir check out our website http://www.northkingstonchoir.org.uk  

With the Night (3 Canadian Nocturnes, movement II) text: Archibald Lampman music: Nathaniel Barnes singer: Matthew Curtis O doubts, dull passions, and base fears, That harassed and oppressed the Day, Ye poor remorses and vain tears, That shook ...  moreWith the Night (3 Canadian Nocturnes, movement II) text: Archibald Lampman music: Nathaniel Barnes singer: Matthew Curtis O doubts, dull passions, and base fears, That harassed and oppressed the Day, Ye poor remorses and vain tears, That shook this house of clay: All heaven to the western bars Is glittering with the darker dawn; Here with the earth, the night, the stars, Ye have no Place: begone! http://www.choirPlace.com/profile/Nathaniel Matthew Curtis https://choraltracks.com/  

XI International Sacred Music Festival "Silver Bells"9 to 11 January 2015, Daugavpils (Latvia) 1. Organizer is Daugavpils City Council, Department of culture in co-operation with the Centre of Latvian Culture. Festival takes Place once in eve...

Gresley Male Voice Choir at the Great Unitarian Meeting House, Hinckley 6/9/2014 singing "Arise O Sun"

the Chor OBandES choir in Japan won 1st Place in the Haru Kon Choral Competition in Tokyo Japan with this piece, "Christi crux est mea lux."

Performance of the Student Choir of the Belarus State Academy of Music at Recital by V. Karizna on October, 25th, 2012. the concert took Place in Minsk Great Philharmonic Hall • Student choir of the Belarus State Academy of Music -the winner of the i...  morePerformance of the Student Choir of the Belarus State Academy of Music at Recital by V. Karizna on October, 25th, 2012. the concert took Place in Minsk Great Philharmonic Hall • Student choir of the Belarus State Academy of Music -the winner of the international competitions. http://www.choirbgam.by/?lang=en • the artistic director and the conductor INESSA BODYAKO - the winner of the international competitions, the senior lecturer of the Belarus State Academy of Music. http://www.choirbgam.by/?p=729/ Выступление хора студентов отделения хорового дирижирования на Творческом вечере Владимира Каризны 25 октября 2012 года. Художественный руководитель и дирижер - Инесса Бодяко.  less