"Hope is the thing with feathers," No. 1 from "Hope Is the Thing" by Emma Lou Diemer. Text by Emily Dickinson. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Gi...  more"Hope is the thing with feathers," No. 1 from "Hope Is the Thing" by Emma Lou Diemer. Text by Emily Dickinson. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. “Hope” is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - and sings the tune without the words - and never stops - at all - and sweetest - in the Gale - is heard - and sore must be the storm - That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm - I’ve heard it in the chillest land - and on the strangest Sea - Yet - never - in Extremity, It asked a crumb - of me.  less

Widely regarded as one of the finest professional choral music ensembles in the United States, The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 14th season of exceptional music-making, having made its debut at the gala opening of the New Jersey P...  moreWidely regarded as one of the finest professional choral music ensembles in the United States, The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 14th season of exceptional music-making, having made its debut at the gala opening of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in 1997. Under the leadership of founding Artistic Director Joshua Copeland, the ensemble strives to present as diverse a program as possible of the world’s greatest choral literature, both sacred and secular, and has performed works ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary masterpieces with a core group of ten to twelve of the New York metropolitan area’s finest singers. In 2008, Antioch was awarded first-place honors in the highly prestigious Tolosa International Choral Competition in Spain, establishing them among the top rank of professional choirs in the world. In recent seasons, Antioch has been called “stellar,” “flawless,” “an exceptional group,” and “a spectacular example of what a classical choir should sound like” by th...    less

Reverie is a new and exciting contemporary vocal ensemble uniting some of Britain's very best young professional singers. A fantastic and welcome addition to the British choral tradition, Reverie is defined by its unique blend of voices and carefully craf...  moreReverie is a new and exciting contemporary vocal ensemble uniting some of Britain's very best young professional singers. A fantastic and welcome addition to the British choral tradition, Reverie is defined by its unique blend of voices and carefully crafted approach to interpretation. These engaging and distinctive qualities create a choral timbre perfectly suited to modern vocal repertoire.  

Live performance in November 2024 in Saskatoon, SK. Richard Janzen, director Leah Klaassen, solo Audrey Falk Janzen, piano https://www.northskychorale.ca

Ian Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "Lullaby" - words by Francis Beaumont (1584-1616) and John Fletcher (1564-1593). This is from Ian's Sundry Songs for SATB, a collection of 5 choral songs published in 2010, which are s...  moreIan Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "Lullaby" - words by Francis Beaumont (1584-1616) and John Fletcher (1564-1593). This is from Ian's Sundry Songs for SATB, a collection of 5 choral songs published in 2010, which are settings of Tudor Poems. Haunting and contemporary, they also look back to evoke the spirit of the Elizabethan age. Recorded on 14th May 2011 at Treetops Recording Studio, Capel, Surrey, UK by Mark Sugden-Best. Video by David Tilsley Links: www.appletreemusic.net www.dorkingcamerata.org www.treetopsstudio.co.uk  less

Buy the CD now in the iTunes Store or on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Einklang/dp/B004339UP6/ref=sr_shvl_album_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1288872417&sr=301-4 molto cantabile in Concert May 2009, Lucerne

The silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more: “Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese th...  moreThe silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more: “Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.”  

Heia Viri M. McGlynn

Ubi Caritas, M.Durufle

The ensemble currently consists of 40-50 auditioned singers. The University Chorale is the touring ensemble for the choral department. The ensemble performs a wide spectrum of the finest choral literature. The group performs extensively throughout the Sou...  moreThe ensemble currently consists of 40-50 auditioned singers. The University Chorale is the touring ensemble for the choral department. The ensemble performs a wide spectrum of the finest choral literature. The group performs extensively throughout the Southwest and will be singing at several venues in Washington D.C. during December of 2013. The group primarily consists of vocal music majors, however, there are singers representing several other academic disciplines. The University Chorale has been under the direction of J. Steven Walker since 1984. Dr. Walker is the Director of Choral Activities and a Linscheid Distinguished Teaching Professor at East Central University. He has served on the music faculty at ECU since 1983.  less