“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired...  more“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings —ah, the sheer grace!— I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled. In darkness, and secure, by the secret ladder, disguised, —ah, the sheer grace!— in darkness and concealment, my house being now all stilled. On that glad night, in secret, for no one saw me, nor did I look at anything, with no other light or guide than the one that burned in my heart. - St. John of the Cross (1542-1592) ABOUT THE WORK: “Dark Night of the Soul was written in 2010, and premiered that year by the Phoenix Chorale. The text, three stanzas from St. John of the Cross’ magical poem Dark Night of the Soul, was suggested to me by Joel Rinsema, Executive Director of the Phoenix Chorale, and I fell in love with its passio...    less

"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlighten...  more"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlightenment. The metaphor of dancing while feeling free or naked exemplifies the beauty of empowerment and self-worth. This work uses influences of Classical Indian music and other vocal effects to allow Lalla’s message to come to life.  

The Malabon Concert Singers is a premiere concert ensemble based in Malabon City. Founded in May 2021 the group is composed of young adults and professionals who are residents of the city. Anchored in the belief of uplifting the appreciation of cho...  moreThe Malabon Concert Singers is a premiere concert ensemble based in Malabon City. Founded in May 2021 the group is composed of young adults and professionals who are residents of the city. Anchored in the belief of uplifting the appreciation of choral singing and music in the community, it focuses in creating an environment of musical connoisseurship and in becoming ambassadors of music from the city to the world. A wide array of repertoire includes classic to modern among others. It seeks to promote the appreciation of chorale music and chorale singing in Malabon City. The group commits at serving God, Country, and Community. Among the choir's notable achievement includes: • Champion and Most Popular Video in the International Virtual Christmas Music Festival of the Soul Sounds Academy - Colombo, Sri Lanka, December 2021 • Participated at the Simbang Gabi Mass at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, December 24, 2021 • Champion, 5' Biñan National Choral Music Festival, February 3,...    less

"The Divine Image" by Jonathan Adams, text by William Blake. Performed by the Lee University Chamber Choir, Cameron LaBarr, conductor

The London Chamber choir, Vasari Singers, performs the Sanctus and Benedictus movement from British composer Gabriel Jackson's stunning Requiem. Commissioned and premiered in 2008 by the choir and released on CD in 2012. This film was from a live performa...  moreThe London Chamber choir, Vasari Singers, performs the Sanctus and Benedictus movement from British composer Gabriel Jackson's stunning Requiem. Commissioned and premiered in 2008 by the choir and released on CD in 2012. This film was from a live performance at London's St Sepulchre without Newgate, in October 2012. Online http://www.vasariSingers.org On Twitter @vasariSingers On Facebook  

This commission was done to support the students, musicians, choral Singers, and ensembles in Belarus who were forcibly silenced during the turmoil and protests in 2020. We sing in solidarity with them, raising our voices to the "Song of Belarus," while t...  moreThis commission was done to support the students, musicians, choral Singers, and ensembles in Belarus who were forcibly silenced during the turmoil and protests in 2020. We sing in solidarity with them, raising our voices to the "Song of Belarus," while their voices again rise with hope and light to change lives once again. Sing on always, Brothers and Sisters, Sons and Daughters of Belarus. Kupalinka Traditional Belarusian Folksong Arr. Sergey Khvoshchinsky Nazareth College Chamber Singers Brian M. Stevens - Director Brooklyn Church - Soprano March 17, 2020 Linehan Chapel Nazareth College Rochester NY  less

Composer/pianist Ola Gjeilo joins the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in presenting Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas". In mid-April, 2011, Ola spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus for a project in which he joined the choir in reco...  moreComposer/pianist Ola Gjeilo joins the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in presenting Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas". In mid-April, 2011, Ola spent 3 days on the Central Washington University Campus for a project in which he joined the choir in recording 3 of his compositions. On this video, Gjeilo adds an improvised accompaniment (in a one-take rendition) to his setting of the Ubi Caritas text -- which is published as an unaccompanied piece. Because of his view that improvising is a wonderful snapshot of artists "at that moment", the project was entitled "In the Moment".  less

Live recording from The Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival 2016. SUNDAY 21st of FEBRUARY 2016 at Old Goa (India). The KETEVAN World Sacred Music Festival located in Old Goa combines musical traditions from different eras from the East and the West. Th...  moreLive recording from The Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival 2016. SUNDAY 21st of FEBRUARY 2016 at Old Goa (India). The KETEVAN World Sacred Music Festival located in Old Goa combines musical traditions from different eras from the East and the West. The KETEVAN Sacred Music Festival is a project of musical and artistic coexistence; a space where the language of music becomes a bridge to connect and foster dialogue among cultures. Located at 10 km from Panjim, capital city of Goa (India), Old Goa is a World Heritage City (declared by UNESCO in 1986) where different cultures have existed and coexisted throughout history since many centuries ago. For more information visit: www.ketevanmusicfestival.com Video produced by ANANDOR PRODUCCIONES. www.anandorproducciones.com Sound Recording Engineer Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde www.ignaciolusardimonteverde.co.uk  less