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

Choir of the Earth is a digital Choir, which meets and rehearses online via YouTube. We unite people of all ages, geographies and backgrounds through singing - absolutely everybody is welcome to join our wonderful choral family! Our Founder and Dire...  moreChoir of the Earth is a digital Choir, which meets and rehearses online via YouTube. We unite people of all ages, geographies and backgrounds through singing - absolutely everybody is welcome to join our wonderful choral family! Our Founder and Director is Mark Strachan BEM, and our Musical Director is Ben England BEM. Please visit our website to find out more about our online choral family and our exciting past, current and future projects! Please check out our Greatest Hits playlist on YouTube. Please follow us on social media: on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  less

Michael McGlynn's "Hymn to the Virgin" - soprano solo Sara DiBella. Recorded Zwolle, The Netherlands, December 2013.

Introduction by Martin How, followed by Blest Pair of Sirens by C H H Parry Blest pair of Sirens, pledges of Heav'n's joy, Sphere-born harmonious sisters, Voice and Verse, Wed your divine sounds, and mixed pow'r employ, Dead things with inbreathed ...  moreIntroduction by Martin How, followed by Blest Pair of Sirens by C H H Parry Blest pair of Sirens, pledges of Heav'n's joy, Sphere-born harmonious sisters, Voice and Verse, Wed your divine sounds, and mixed pow'r employ, Dead things with inbreathed sense able to pierce; and to our high-raised phantasy present That undisturbed song of pure content, Aye sung before the sapphire-coloured throne To Him that sits thereon, With saintly shout, and solemn jubilee, Where the bright Seraphim in burning row Their loud uplifted angel-trumpets blow, and the Cherubic host in thousand quires Touch their immortal harps of golden wires, With those just Spirits that wear victorious palms, Hymns devout and holy psalms Singing everlastingly: That we on earth with undiscording Voice May rightly answer that melodious noise; As once we did, till disproportioned sin Jarred against nature's chime, and with harsh din ..........  less

Chicagoland Voices performs at the Festival of the Voice. Amor de mi Alma By Z. Randall Stroope Directed by Jason Krigas Accompanied by Kathryn Polyack

Performance by the Platinum Consort of the Sanctus and Benedictus from the 'Missa Bell' Amfitrit' altera' by Orlande de Lassus (1532-1594). The Platinum Consort is an eight-Voice professional ensemble specialising in bringing vibrancy to the music of t...  morePerformance by the Platinum Consort of the Sanctus and Benedictus from the 'Missa Bell' Amfitrit' altera' by Orlande de Lassus (1532-1594). The Platinum Consort is an eight-Voice professional ensemble specialising in bringing vibrancy to the music of the sixteenth century as well as breathing life into newly commissioned works. The consort was originally founded at the University of Cambridge by Scott Inglis-Kidger, Artistic Director. We also run a Boys' Choir, Chamber Choir, Period Band and Choral Workshops. Further information at http://www.platinumconsort.com  less

Taymaz Saba and andrei Diaconu were commissioned by Laudate Singers to co-write this piece. This dynamic piece includes all facets of our Voices, Sax & Syn concert: singers, pre-recorded sound, two saxophones and synthesizer. Birds singing. Robotic Voice...  moreTaymaz Saba and andrei Diaconu were commissioned by Laudate Singers to co-write this piece. This dynamic piece includes all facets of our Voices, Sax & Syn concert: singers, pre-recorded sound, two saxophones and synthesizer. Birds singing. Robotic Voices. Percussion. Funky bass. Poignant harmonies. Expressive lyricism. Groovy syncopation. This is truly a modern setting of the Song of Mary! Turn it up for the best experience!! Synthesizer: Tim Tsang Alto saxophone: Campbell Ryga Tenor saxophone: Ross Taggart Conductor: Lars Kaario Laudate Singers (www.laudatesingers.com) Voices, Sax & Syn concert March 12, 2011 St andrews United Church, North Vancouver, Canada  less

Morgen! (Tomorrow!) by Richard Strauss (Voice and Piano) Arranged for SATB Chorus and Piano by Stanley M. Hoffman. Arrangement: © Copyright 2015 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing Group. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. ...  moreMorgen! (Tomorrow!) by Richard Strauss (Voice and Piano) Arranged for SATB Chorus and Piano by Stanley M. Hoffman. Arrangement: © Copyright 2015 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing Group. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Performed by The Singers Matthew Culloton, Conductor Steve Swanson, Piano Video co-produced by Stanley M. Hoffman and Naomi F. Hoffman Choral Conductors: to purchase copies of this score, the distributor is Canticle Distributing. www.canticledistributing.com Catalog No. 7774 The product page includes links to obtain an optional violin part (7774A), and a full score and parts for the version with orchestral accompaniment (full score 7775, instrumental parts 7776).  less

Chicagoland Voices performs at the Festival of the Voice. In The First Light By Glad arranged by Jason Sirvatka and Jason Krigas. Directed by Jason Krigas. Soloists are Dana Floor, Alison Rohrbach, Kris Hester, and Rob Boncosky.

"Ancor che col partire" is a four-Voice Italian-language madrigal with music by the Italy-based Flemish composer Cipriano de Rore (1515 - 1565). The madrigal became de Rore's most popular work, one of the most widely distributed madrigals of the entire 16...  more"Ancor che col partire" is a four-Voice Italian-language madrigal with music by the Italy-based Flemish composer Cipriano de Rore (1515 - 1565). The madrigal became de Rore's most popular work, one of the most widely distributed madrigals of the entire 16th Century Ancor che col partire io mi senta morire, partir vorrei ogn'hor, ogni momento: tant'e il piacer ch'io sento de la vita ch'acquisto nel ritorno: et cosi mill'e mille volt'il giorno partir da voi vorrei: tanto son dolci gli ritorni miei. Although when I leave you it is as if I were dying, I would wish to leave you every hour, every moment, I am so very happy when life comes back to me when I return: and so I wish I could leave you many thousand times a day because my heart leaps with joy when I return.  less