Crescendo is a distinguished music organization based in Lakeville, Connecticut, with a strong presence in the Berkshires and surrounding regions. It specializes in choral and early music—notably Renaissance, Baroque, and rarely heard repertoire—and is de...  moreCrescendo is a distinguished music organization based in Lakeville, Connecticut, with a strong presence in the Berkshires and surrounding regions. It specializes in choral and early music—notably Renaissance, Baroque, and rarely heard repertoire—and is dedicated to delivering emotionally resonant, historically informed performances. Winner of the Chorus America/ASCAP Alice Parker Award, Crescendo invites choral singers to audition for its 22nd season.This season, our repertoire spans 16th-century motets, works by Johann Sebastian Bach, and contemporary music in the Piazzolla style, featuring the U.S. premiere of Martín Palmeri’s A Jewish Cantata (2022). Our rehearsals take place on Monday evenings starting in September at Trinity Lime Rock Lakeville, Connecticut.  less

Performed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF SPRING 2024 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com Enough tears have streamed from my eyes. Life has Cast me aside, leaving me devoid of hope. "For God's sake," you ask, bu...  morePerformed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF SPRING 2024 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com Enough tears have streamed from my eyes. Life has Cast me aside, leaving me devoid of hope. "For God's sake," you ask, but what more can I give? My story is etched upon my brow, every desire extinguished. There's no more fight left in me. Assez de larmes ont coulé de mes yeux. La vie m'a mis de côté, me laissant sans espoir. « Pour l'amour de Dieu », demandez-vous, mais que puis-je donner de plus ? Mon histoire est gravée sur mon front, tout désir éteint. Il n'y a plus de combat en moi. Conducted by Jad Harjane Arranged by Ismail messari and Jad Harjane Video directed by Mohammed Ben Yekhlef at LADABATEK , Tangier Lyrics : Take my pain away Save me ! الله يا مولانا الله، الله يا الله مولانا الله يا مولانا حالي ما يخفاك يا الواحد ربي سبحان الحي الباقي سبحانك يا إله جود أعلي سبحان الحي الباقي سبحانك يا إله جود أعلي Save me Lord, Save me ! يكفاك ده البكا ...    less

Light Opera of New Jersey "Make our Garden Grow" from Bernstein's Candide Cast: Brad Baron, Grand Executioner Petite Executioners: Christian Arencibia and Gregory Voinier David Benoit, Dr. Pangloss Ken Magos, Narrator Jason C. Tramm, Conduct...  moreLight Opera of New Jersey "Make our Garden Grow" from Bernstein's Candide Cast: Brad Baron, Grand Executioner Petite Executioners: Christian Arencibia and Gregory Voinier David Benoit, Dr. Pangloss Ken Magos, Narrator Jason C. Tramm, Conductor members of Seton Hall University Chorus, Clarum Sonum, LONJ Light Opera of New Jersey Orchestra Costumes by Scaramouche (Beth Gleason, Costumer) Joanna Hoty Russell, Assistant Producer Chris Dzerovich, Props Recorded: Oct. 23, 2022 DoroThy Young Center for the Arts (Madison, NJ) For more information on Light Opera of New Jersey, visit: https://lightoperaofnewjersey.org/  less

Light Opera of New Jersey "Make our Garden Grow" from Bernstein's Candide Cast: Victor Starsky, Candide Chelsea Friedlander, Cunegonde Joy Hermalyn, Old Lady (and Director) David Benoit, Dr. Pangloss Kyle Torrence, Maximilian Ariana Warren, P...  moreLight Opera of New Jersey "Make our Garden Grow" from Bernstein's Candide Cast: Victor Starsky, Candide Chelsea Friedlander, Cunegonde Joy Hermalyn, Old Lady (and Director) David Benoit, Dr. Pangloss Kyle Torrence, Maximilian Ariana Warren, Paquette Jeremy Blossey, Governor Brad Baron, Captain Ken Magos, Narrator Jason C. Tramm, Conductor members of Seton Hall University Chorus, Clarum Sonum, LONJ Light Opera of New Jersey Orchestra Costumes by Scarmouche (Beth Gleason, Costumer) Joanna Hoty Russell, Assistant Producer Chris Dzerovich, Props Recorded: Oct. 23, 2022 DoroThy Young Center for the Arts (Madison, NJ) For more information on Light Opera of New Jersey, visit: https://lightoperaofnewjersey.org/  less

1. “Press Forward, Saints” 2. “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” 3. “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” (Organ Solo) 4. “Thy Will Be Done” 5. “As a Shepherd” 6. A Chain of Kindness (Spoken Word) 7. “Amen! Jesus Han Skal Råde” 8. “Come, Thou Fount of Every B...  more1. “Press Forward, Saints” 2. “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” 3. “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” (Organ Solo) 4. “Thy Will Be Done” 5. “As a Shepherd” 6. A Chain of Kindness (Spoken Word) 7. “Amen! Jesus Han Skal Råde” 8. “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Episode 4669. Aired March 10, 2019.  

Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi Dona Nobis pacem Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world Give us Thy peace

Old German tune, harmonised by J S Bach words based on the translation by Percy Dearmer 1 O little one sweet, O little one mild, Thy Father's purpose thou hast fulfilled; thou cam'st from heaven to mortal ken, Equal to be with us poor men, O littl...  moreOld German tune, harmonised by J S Bach words based on the translation by Percy Dearmer 1 O little one sweet, O little one mild, Thy Father's purpose thou hast fulfilled; thou cam'st from heaven to mortal ken, Equal to be with us poor men, O little one sweet, O little one mild. 2 O little one sweet, O little one mild, Thy Father's purpose thou hast fulfilled; thou cam'st from Him, from heaven's domain, to bring men comfort in their pain, O little one sweet, O little one mild. 3 O little one sweet, O little one mild. in thee Love's beauties are all distilled; then light in us Thy love's bright flame, that we may give thee back the same, O little one sweet, O little one mild. 4 O little one sweet, O little one mild. Help us to do as thou hast willed Lo, all we have belongs to thee Ah, keep us in our fealty. O little one sweet, O little one mild.  less

Sweet Kate, of late Ran away and left me 'plaining: “Abide,” I cried, “Or I die with Thy disdaining.” “Tee! hee! hee!” quoth she, “Gladly would I see, Any man to die with loving. Never any yet, Died of such a fit, Neither have I fear of proving.”...  moreSweet Kate, of late Ran away and left me 'plaining: “Abide,” I cried, “Or I die with Thy disdaining.” “Tee! hee! hee!” quoth she, “Gladly would I see, Any man to die with loving. Never any yet, Died of such a fit, Neither have I fear of proving.” “Unkind, I find Thy delight is in tormenting, Abide,” I cried, “Or I die with Thy consenting.” “Tee! hee! hee!” quoth she, “Make no fool of me, men I know have oaths at pleasure; But their hopes attained, They belay they feigned, And their oaths are kept at leisure.”  less

This sanctuary of my soul, Unwitting I keep white and whole, Unlatch'd and lit, if Thou should'st care To enter or to tarry there. With parted lips and outstretch'd hands, And list'ning ears Thy servant stands. Call Thou early, call Thou late, to...  moreThis sanctuary of my soul, Unwitting I keep white and whole, Unlatch'd and lit, if Thou should'st care To enter or to tarry there. With parted lips and outstretch'd hands, And list'ning ears Thy servant stands. Call Thou early, call Thou late, to Thy great service dedicate. My soul, keep white, and whole. (poem by Charles Hamilton Sorley) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  less

Truly, how excellent the loving-kindness of the Lord is. And we as His children shall be abundantly satisfied with the fullness of His house. Amen