music: David Haladjian

Max Reger (1873 - 1916): "Requiem" op. 144b (1915) lyrics by Friedrich Hebbel (1813 - 1863) Monteverdichor Würzburg Matthias Beckert (cond.) Recorded on february 13, 2011 at the Neubaukirche, Würzburg, Germany Requiem Seele, vergiß sie nich...  moreMax Reger (1873 - 1916): "Requiem" op. 144b (1915) lyrics by Friedrich Hebbel (1813 - 1863) Monteverdichor Würzburg Matthias Beckert (cond.) Recorded on february 13, 2011 at the Neubaukirche, Würzburg, Germany Requiem Seele, vergiß sie nicht, Seele, vergiß nicht die Toten! Sieh, sie umschweben dich, Schauernd, verlassen, Und in den heiligen Gluten, Die den Armen die Liebe schürt, Atmen sie auf und erwarmen, Und genießen zum letzten Mal Ihr verglimmendes Leben. Seele, vergiß sie nicht, Seele, vergiß nicht die Toten! Sieh, sie umschweben dich, Schauernd, verlassen, Und wenn du dich erkältend Ihnen verschließest, erstarren sie Bis hinein in das Tiefste. Dann ergreift sie der Sturm der Nacht, Dem sie, zusammengekrampft in sich, Trotzten im Schoße der Liebe, Und er jagt sie mit Ungestüm Durch die unendliche Wüste hin, Wo nicht Leben mehr ist, nur Kampf Losgelassener Kräfte Um erneuertes Sein! Seele, vergiß sie nicht, Seele, vergiß nicht die Toten! Requiem Soul, ...    less

the final movement (mvt. VI) of the Requiem that I composed in 2007, as performed by the Orlando Chamber Singers under the direction of Gregory Ruffer on May 18, 2008. I had wanted to write a Requiem for quite some time, having been swept away by the Req...  morethe final movement (mvt. VI) of the Requiem that I composed in 2007, as performed by the Orlando Chamber Singers under the direction of Gregory Ruffer on May 18, 2008. I had wanted to write a Requiem for quite some time, having been swept away by the Requiems of Brahms, Faure, Rutter, Durufle, Mozart and Daley. "Life's work well done, Life's race well run, Life's crown well won, Now comes rest." --- Edward Hazen Parker If [they] have given you delight By aught that [they] have done, Let [them] lie quiet in that night Which shall be yours anon: And for that little, little span the dead are borne in mind Seek not to question other than the [deeds] [they] leave behind. --- Kipling Pictures: random shots from London, UK; Washington, D.C.; Toronto, Canada; Tulum, Mexico.  less

Street Requiem : For those who have died on the street

  by Kathleen McGuire, Andy Payne & Jonathon Welch Friday, 12 June 07:00PM  Street Requiem is a new choral work that aims to bring a sense of peace, remembrance and hope to many communiti...

Just a a few snippets from the chorister point of view.

Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith, Director Emperor String Quartet Matthew Coons, Organist May 3, 2014 Anniversary Concert

"O Fortuna" is a medieval Latin Goliardic poem written early in the 13th century, part of the collection known as the Carmina Burana. It is a complaint about Fortuna, the inexorable fate that rules both gods and men in Roman and Greek mythology.

Originally from the movie "Sister Act I" Words and music: traditional Adapted by Roger Emerson Arrangement by Ursula Rotter & Josef Aigner Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "Praise the Chord" on December 15, 2015.

Recorded at our first anniversary concert, November 2014. For more information about us visit our website www.northkingstonchoir.org.uk.

A preview clip of Penthos Requiem by Hannah Stone & Matthew Oglesby. You can reserve tickets for the first performace and learn more about the Penthos Project: https://www.penthos.uk/