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

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I love my job. I get to stand in front of a bunch of singers and hear wonderful harmonies washing over me.     Antony Gormley's Field for the...

Recorded on January 10th, 2011. Versa est in luctum, by Alonso Lobo (1555-1617), composed for the obsequies of Philip II of Spain, who died in 1598. "my harp is turned to mourning and my music into the voice of those that weep. Spare me, Lord, for my days...  moreRecorded on January 10th, 2011. Versa est in luctum, by Alonso Lobo (1555-1617), composed for the obsequies of Philip II of Spain, who died in 1598. "my harp is turned to mourning and my music into the voice of those that weep. Spare me, Lord, for my days are nothing." CONTINUUM is the newest and most dynamic early music ensemble on the UK classical music scene. Under the collaborative leadership of top producer and director Adrian Peacock, the internationally renowned expert in Spanish early music Bruno Turner, and bass-baritone Jamie W. Hall, CONTINUUM brings together twelve of the finest professional consort singers in LonDon, carefully chosen to produce a unique and vibrant sound that celebrates the very best qualities of the English choral tradition and the powerful beauty of the uninhibited human voice. This all-male ensemble has made 16th century Spanish sacred polyphony and chant the core of its repertoire, and seeks to perform this wonderful music at the original, sonorous low pitch as it wou...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I teach a song in the morning and it’s sounding pretty good.   photo by kalavinka   Then after lunch I get the group to stand f...

Жар-Сокол хор в Царицыно (концерт в Атриуме Хлебного дома), март 2018 года.

"From Where We stand"  is a stirring, patriotic anthem that is especially needed at this time.  It is the finale song from the upcoming musical American Twistory with executive producer, Larry King,  and it is available at no charge in...

I am Sergey Khvoshchinsky, a composer. I stand with the people of Israel, with the people of Ukraine. I am strongly against any violence against Human being. We came into this world for Happiness, not for Pain and Tears. Я - Сергей Хвощинский, композитор....  moreI am Sergey Khvoshchinsky, a composer. I stand with the people of Israel, with the people of Ukraine. I am strongly against any violence against Human being. We came into this world for Happiness, not for Pain and Tears. Я - Сергей Хвощинский, композитор. Я поддерживаю народ Израиля, народ Украины. Я категорически против любого насилия над Человеком. Мы пришли в этот мир для Счастья, не для Боли и Слез.  

For us, this song not only means equity in race, but also equity for a better tomorrow. A future where regardless of ethnicity, class, background, skillset, ability and upbringing, we can one day unite together, and stand in unity, both equally, and in lo...  moreFor us, this song not only means equity in race, but also equity for a better tomorrow. A future where regardless of ethnicity, class, background, skillset, ability and upbringing, we can one day unite together, and stand in unity, both equally, and in love. Black History Month Originally Arranged by: Kirk Franklin Stay Connected: https://www.facebook.com/NewGenesisGospelChorale https://www.instagram.com/newgenesisgospelchorale/ https://www.nggcmusic.org Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6OXPKeRBC5Uk_S-lZZf2aw/featured  less

Words by Robert Herrick, music by Harold Darke Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the early-rising sun Has not attained his noon. Stay, stay, until the hasting day Has run but to the evensong; and, having prayed together,...  moreWords by Robert Herrick, music by Harold Darke Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the early-rising sun Has not attained his noon. Stay, stay, until the hasting day Has run but to the evensong; and, having prayed 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

LEARN HOW YOU CAN stand A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO SGD $25,000!Event: 13th International Choral Festival Orientale Concentus, Singapore 2020 Date: 25 July – 28 July 2020Location: Singapore Orientale Concentus was conceptualized in 2008 with the ...