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

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   My real love is to teach a lot of relatively simple songs so people can spend more time singing and less time learning in a workshop (see We’ve come ...

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

Since 2008 we have been coming together in central London to learn and perform sea-shanties, murder ballads, protest songs, work songs, love melodies, folkified non-folksongs, and good old knees-up tunes, from across the centuries and all over the world.

Hi   Here is our Blog -- The Stairwell Caroller Choir Blog. We'd love you to drop by. Thanks, Holly ;)

"Моя любов" Музика - Стефан Димитров, стихове - Михаил Белчев, аранжимент и диригент - Таня Никлева-Владева Изпълнява хор "Ave Musica" 15.12.2016 г., зала "Филип Кутев" на Съюза на българските композитори ============== "My love" Music - Stefan Dim...  more"Моя любов" Музика - Стефан Димитров, стихове - Михаил Белчев, аранжимент и диригент - Таня Никлева-Владева Изпълнява хор "Ave Musica" 15.12.2016 г., зала "Филип Кутев" на Съюза на българските композитори ============== "My love" Music - Stefan Dimitrov, lyrics - Mihail belchev, arrangement and conductor - Tanya Nikleva-Vladeva Performed by "Ave Musica" choir - Sofia, Bulgaria December 15, 2016, "Philip Koutev" Hall of the Union of Bulgarian Composers  

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/  

Since 2008 we've built an enviable reputation as one of the country’s finest and most versatile a cappella groups. We possess a wealth of experience from the worlds of classical, sacred and popular music and balance our love for the old renaissance master...  moreSince 2008 we've built an enviable reputation as one of the country’s finest and most versatile a cappella groups. We possess a wealth of experience from the worlds of classical, sacred and popular music and balance our love for the old renaissance masters with a passion for exciting contemporary composers through commissioning and performing our own original material. Regardless of what we sing we believe the universal principles of perfect tonal blend, colour, and precise intonation, shine through in every performance.  less

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

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I love to sing harmony. In fact, that’s pretty much the only time I sing!     WorldSong choir, Coventry   But to do that you ne...