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Reading Phoenix Choir
Reading Phoenix Choir is a 50-strong mixed voice choir, singing a wide variety of music from Bach and Gabrieli to Bernstein and the Beatles. The choir continually strives to sing at professional standards under the expert musical directorship of David Cro... moreReading Phoenix Choir is a 50-strong mixed voice choir, singing a wide variety of music from Bach and Gabrieli to Bernstein and the Beatles. The choir continually strives to sing at professional standards under the expert musical directorship of David Crown.
The choir has a varied programme throughout the year including charity concerts, festivals, workshops, Come and Sing events, CD recordings and a hugely popular Carol Concert.
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Jubilate for men's voices and organ
St Helen's church in Hollinfare celebrated its 500th anniversary in 1997 and invited the gentlemen of Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir to sing at the celebratory service.
The service included a Jubilate, which I wrote especially for the purpose as a... moreSt Helen's church in Hollinfare celebrated its 500th anniversary in 1997 and invited the gentlemen of Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir to sing at the celebratory service.
The service included a Jubilate, which I wrote especially for the purpose as a psalm chant.
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The Keeper did a hunting go (men's voices)
Arrangement of an old English folk song for three voices
(ATB)
The keeper did a-hunting go
(run away)
and under his cloak he carried a bow
(run away my dear)
all for to shoot at a merry little doe
among the leaves so green oh.
Jackie boy!
... moreArrangement of an old English folk song for three voices
(ATB)
The keeper did a-hunting go
(run away)
and under his cloak he carried a bow
(run away my dear)
all for to shoot at a merry little doe
among the leaves so green oh.
Jackie boy!
Master?
Sing ye well?
Very well!
hey down, ho down derry derry down
among the leaves so green oh
with a hey down down
with a ho down down
hey down ho down derry derry down
among the leaves so-green oh
The first doe he shot at and missed
the second doe he trimmed he kissed
the third doe went where nobody wist
among the leaves so green oh
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Baba Yetu - St Paul's Community Choir
Enjoy our latest choir cover of Baba Yetu!
Swahili adaptation of "The Lords Prayer" by Chris Kiagiri
Music by Christopher Tin
If you would like to sing with us in future projects, please send an email to:
stpauls-communitychoir@hotmail.co.uk
... moreEnjoy our latest choir cover of Baba Yetu!
Swahili adaptation of "The Lords Prayer" by Chris Kiagiri
Music by Christopher Tin
If you would like to sing with us in future projects, please send an email to:
stpauls-communitychoir@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsCommunityChoir
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stpaulscchoir
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Herbert Howells: Like as the hart, sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds
This much-loved anthem was recorded during the Singers' recital on Monday 30th May 2011 in the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Corentin, Quimper, Brittany. The choir is conducted by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director, and the organist is David Houlder. ... moreThis much-loved anthem was recorded during the Singers' recital on Monday 30th May 2011 in the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Corentin, Quimper, Brittany. The choir is conducted by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director, and the organist is David Houlder. The soprano soloist is Julie Kilburn.
More information about St Peter's Singers of Leeds, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, is available on the choir's website http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on the Singers' Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111143267532/ less
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Hark, all ye lovely saints above by Thomas Weelkes
Thomas Weelkes' madrigal transposed down for men's voices
and sung by the dwsChorale
Originally published in Balletts and Madrigals, to Five Voyces, 1598.
Hark, all ye lovely saints above
Diana hath agreed with Love,
His fiery weapon to remove.
F... moreThomas Weelkes' madrigal transposed down for men's voices
and sung by the dwsChorale
Originally published in Balletts and Madrigals, to Five Voyces, 1598.
Hark, all ye lovely saints above
Diana hath agreed with Love,
His fiery weapon to remove.
Fa la la.
Do you not see
How they agree?
Then cease fair ladies; why weep ye?
Fa la la.
See, see, your mistress bids you cease,
And welcome Love, with love's increase,
Diana hath procured your peace.
Fa la la.
Cupid hath sworn
His bow forlorn
To break and burn, ere ladies mourn.
Fa la la. less
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Noel di Gautier, for 2 altos and classical guitar
Noel by Théophile Gautier setting for two altos and guitar
poem translated into English by S N Solomons,
music composed and performed (multitrack) by D W Solomons (dwsChorale)
The sky is dark, the earth is white,
oh bells ring out with joy
Je... moreNoel by Théophile Gautier setting for two altos and guitar
poem translated into English by S N Solomons,
music composed and performed (multitrack) by D W Solomons (dwsChorale)
The sky is dark, the earth is white,
oh bells ring out with joy
Jesus is born, the Virgin quiet
shelters her baby boy.
Noel Noel Noel
bells ring out with joy!
No wraps No festooned curtains
spread to shield the child from frost
nothing but flimsy spider webs
trail from the beams aloft.
He shivers in that cold stable
this Jesus child so dear,
and so to warm him in the cradle,
the ass and ox draw near.
The snow hangs down in lacy fringe.
But far above the heavens swell
reveal the angel choir that sings to men
Noel Noel
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Beethoven/Rain: "Heiliger Dankgesang" (sung by Quartetto al Volo)
“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World Choir for Peace. I invite you to join me in supporting their fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/w... more“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World Choir for Peace. I invite you to join me in supporting their fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/world-choir-for-peace-singing-unites?
Lyrics (adapted from Psalm 116):
German: “Liebe erfüllt mich, weil mein Gott die Stimme meines Flehens erhört hat. Kehre zurück, meine Seele, in deine Ruh: denn mein Gott hat dir wohlgethan. Liebe erfüllt mich. O Freude, O Wonne, Die Sonne! O Freude, das ich am Leben bin. Liebe erfüllt mich.”
English translation: “I am filled with love, for my God has Heard the voice of my supplication. Return, my soul, to your rest: for my God has made you well. I am filled with love. O Joy, O Bliss, the Sun! O Joy that I am alive. I am filled with love.”
Background:
In July 2019, I went to one of Julian Armour’s Music and Beyond concerts in Ottawa, where I first Heard the Bennewitz Quartet play Beethoven’s stunningly beautif... less
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Incantation of the three witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth
Setting of the incantation of the three witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth, for three altos and guitar.
Performed by the composer.
Thrice the brinded cat hath mew'd
Thrice and once the hedgepig whin'd
Harper cries: 'Tis time, 'tis time.
... moreSetting of the incantation of the three witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth, for three altos and guitar.
Performed by the composer.
Thrice the brinded cat hath mew'd
Thrice and once the hedgepig whin'd
Harper cries: 'Tis time, 'tis time.
Round about the cauldron go;
In the poison'd entrails throw.
Toad, that under cold stone
Days and nights hast thirty one
Swelter'd venom sleeping got,
Boil thou first i' the charmed pot.
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Fillet of a fenny snake,
In the cauldron boil and bake;
Eye of newt, and toe of frog,
Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,
Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting,
Lizard's leg, and howlet's wing,
For a charm of powerful trouble,
Like a hellbroth boil and bubble.
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Scale of dragon, tooth of wolf,
Witch's mummy, maw and gulf
Of the ravin'd saltsea shark,
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