As part of The Vocal Art Ensemble's "INKSPELL--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts, this Piece started the 'modern poetry' section of the concert. As the introduction states, Eric Whitacre's famous "Sleep" was originally composed to Rober...  moreAs part of The Vocal Art Ensemble's "INKSPELL--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts, this Piece started the 'modern poetry' section of the concert. As the introduction states, Eric Whitacre's famous "Sleep" was originally composed to Robert Frost's "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", but when Whitacre realized the Frost estate was not releasing permission for musical settings of the poem, Charles Silvestri wrote the poem "Sleep" around the music Whitacre had written. To honor the inspiration the poem gave Mr. Whitacre, and to further honor all poets who inspire choral composers, we presented this beloved Piece with the original Frost lyrics.  less

The Vocal Art Ensemble, an adult a capella chorus directed by Tracia Barbieri in Davis, California, presents Missa Brevis #8 of Eleanor Daley as part of their "Solstice -- Dance of Light" concerts December 9-11, 2011. This Piece was presented in the seco...  moreThe Vocal Art Ensemble, an adult a capella chorus directed by Tracia Barbieri in Davis, California, presents Missa Brevis #8 of Eleanor Daley as part of their "Solstice -- Dance of Light" concerts December 9-11, 2011. This Piece was presented in the second half of the program, representing the changing seasons, which paralleled the changing moods and textures in the Piece's three mini movements.  

Kantorei Choral Ensemble performing the Gloria from Ariel Ramirez's Misa Criolla live at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City. (The work was performed in its entirety.) David Adams performs the tenor solo. This Piece was an audience favorite on our...  moreKantorei Choral Ensemble performing the Gloria from Ariel Ramirez's Misa Criolla live at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City. (The work was performed in its entirety.) David Adams performs the tenor solo. This Piece was an audience favorite on our recent "Music of Latin America" concert. Hear more from Kantorei at www.kantoreikc.org Chris Munce-Artistic Director Beau Bledsoe-Charango Trilla Ray-Carter-Cello Charlie Metz- Harpsichord Will Braune and Josh Williams-Percussion  

Lyrics: Dragutin Domjanić A part of the choir's winning performance at the 61st Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2018 in Varaždin. Awarded Croatian Composers’ Society’s Transitional Cup for the best performance of Piece written by Croatian com...  moreLyrics: Dragutin Domjanić A part of the choir's winning performance at the 61st Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2018 in Varaždin. Awarded Croatian Composers’ Society’s Transitional Cup for the best performance of Piece written by Croatian composer. www.facebook.com/m.marulic.choir m.marulic_choir@yahoo.com camera operator: Marijana Munitić recording and production: Bernard Kahle www.facebook.com/BKrecordings b.kahle@yahoo.com  

Mi y'maleil, a Piece for Chanukah for mixed chorus and piano or chamber orchestra. Promotional synthesized performance and scrolling score video. Seeking live performances. Music: © Copyright 2005 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing Grou...  moreMi y'maleil, a Piece for Chanukah for mixed chorus and piano or chamber orchestra. Promotional synthesized performance and scrolling score video. Seeking live performances. Music: © Copyright 2005 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing Group. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. The sheet music is available from www.ecspublishing.com --- lute, 2 Oboes, B-flat Clarinet, Bassoon, F Horn, 2 B-flat Trumpets, Timpani, Harp and Strings (4-4-3-2-1). -- The Text English Singing Translation Who can recount Who can recount the troubles that befell us, Who can number them? In every age a champion or scholar Came to give us help. Sh'ma! (0 hear!) In ancient days at this time of year, Maccabee, the fearless soldier, came to our aid. In our time, Israel must unite To be redeemed through action and sacrifice! English singing translation by Stanley M. Hoffman Hebrew Singing Transliteration Mi y' -ma-leil g' -vu-rot Yis-ra-eil, otan mi yim-neh? Hein b'-ch...    less

"Fear Not" (Daniel Schreiner) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director). Soloists: Emily Salisbury, Stephanie Dunbar, Brendan McEachran, Daniel Schreiner, and Antonio Fernandez. More about this Piece: http://www...  more"Fear Not" (Daniel Schreiner) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director). Soloists: Emily Salisbury, Stephanie Dunbar, Brendan McEachran, Daniel Schreiner, and Antonio Fernandez. More about this Piece: http://www.danielschreiner.com/music/#FearNot Daniel Schreiner is a student at Central Washington University pursuing an undergraduate degree in Choral/Vocal Music Education. Daniel studied composition with Dr. Elaine Ross and was the recipient of the 2011 Opus 7 Undergraduate Composition Award for his Piece "Cain," which was premiered in February 2011 by the Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble. Learn more about Daniel's music: http://www.danielschreiner.com As of 2014, the CWU Chamber Choir also has recorded videos of the music of Byrd, Gretchaninoff, Monteverdi, Muehleisen, Singh, Gjeilo, Victoria, and Rautavaara on YouTube. A complete listing of the videos of the CWU Chamber Choir and other CWU Music Ensembles can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/CWUmusicdept OR -...    less

The second Piece in Samuel Barber's Reincarnations, Op. 16 Anthony O’Daly was a member of the Whiteboys, a group that resisted encroachments on peasants’ rights to their land with a mixture of rent strikes and violence. In 1820, Daly was wrongfully acc...  moreThe second Piece in Samuel Barber's Reincarnations, Op. 16 Anthony O’Daly was a member of the Whiteboys, a group that resisted encroachments on peasants’ rights to their land with a mixture of rent strikes and violence. In 1820, Daly was wrongfully accused of shooting at a local landowner and condemned to hang. Although the local population acclaimed him as a hero and attempted to help him escape the gallows, he went quietly to his death. "Anthony! Since your limbs were laid out, the stars do not shine! The fish leap, not out in the waves! On our meadows, the dew does not fall in the morn, for O’Daly is dead!" Barber’s song feels like a huge public outpouring of grief. It begins with the basses repeating Anthony’s name on a drone whilst the upper voices sing a keening melody, and the Piece builds to hysteria as the sopranos and altos take over the chanted name. There are also suggestions that Raftery’s poem is not a lament but a traditional poet’s curse, calling down retribution in response to Raftery’s...    less

O Love, a contemporary work by composer Elaine Hagenberg, is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova. Dr. Hughes chose this Piece of music because of its emotionally powerful settin...  moreO Love, a contemporary work by composer Elaine Hagenberg, is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova. Dr. Hughes chose this Piece of music because of its emotionally powerful setting of a comforting and hopeful text. “This work encourages us through these difficult days and reminds us why we love choral music,” he said. We hope the performance brings you comfort and peace. Singer Credits: Soprano ------------- Maggie Bergadon Lise Bible Suzanne Bible Sandy Borth Michelle Burke Cheryl Gibson Mary Hamlin Joanne Holmes Labar Laskie Kim McLean Caryl Medsker Melissa Pappamichiel Janet Reed Judith Reilly Sara Schroeder Sharon Starr Sue Umbdenstock Mary Walters Alto ------ AMy Andersen Marry Black Elaine Bontempo Lucinda Fuller Beth Gerson Susan Miller Nancy Novak Nancy Polancich Linda Przywara Janet Raciti Marian Staats Ruth Stevig Wendy White Eileen White Martha Young Blus Tenor --------- Evan Cr...    less

Premier Choir and Young Men's Ensemble of the Boston Children's Chorus present "Finding A Home" by Sydney Guillaume. The world premiere of this Piece was at our Lift Every Voice: At The Table virtual concert on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Our singers composed t...  morePremier Choir and Young Men's Ensemble of the Boston Children's Chorus present "Finding A Home" by Sydney Guillaume. The world premiere of this Piece was at our Lift Every Voice: At The Table virtual concert on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Our singers composed this Piece with Sydney Guillaume as part of our Opus Nuovo initiative. Watch the full concert at live.bostonchildrenschorus.org. About Opus Nuovo: This season, we launched an ongoing commissioning project as a commitment to a diverse and inclusive approach to choral programming. Through this innovation, we are seeking to broaden the landscape of the choral repertoire for both student and professional choirs. Over the next three years, our singers will collaborate with ten global composers to facilitate the creation of a collection of new choral works which, aligned with BCC’s vision of cultural equity, represent a truly diverse spectrum of global musical styles and approaches. This season, our upper choir singers worked with Jazzmeia Horn, Sydney Guillaume, ...    less

"Odysseus" composed and directed by Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan Soprano solo (Penelope): Natali Boğosyan Baritone solo (Odysseus): Kevork Tavityan (This Piece is dedicated to him). CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir & Aşkın Ensemble Dolce Brass As part o...  more"Odysseus" composed and directed by Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan Soprano solo (Penelope): Natali Boğosyan Baritone solo (Odysseus): Kevork Tavityan (This Piece is dedicated to him). CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir & Aşkın Ensemble Dolce Brass As part of the concert "Amor Vincit Omnia-Love Conquers All-Aşk Her Şeyi Fetheder" Saint Esprit Cathedral, Istanbul/Turkey June 11, 2014