Vocal composition for SATB choir a cappella. Performed by the Rose Ensemble, conducted by Jordan Sramek, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, MN in 2012. Russian icons (Eleusa) from the 12th-20th centuries. Second version from 2012.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Men and women’s voices are different.     Obvious really, but it’s something many singers find it difficult to come to terms wit...

We want to touch and surprise. We want to surpass the boundaries of ourselves and choral music. Philomela is a wonderful experience that will linger in your mind even after the music has died down. Philomela has become one of the most highly rega...  moreWe want to touch and surprise. We want to surpass the boundaries of ourselves and choral music. Philomela is a wonderful experience that will linger in your mind even after the music has died down. Philomela has become one of the most highly regarded choirs in Finland. Marjukka Riihimäki has acted as the choir´s conductor since it was established in 1984. Philomela is one of the most original choirs in Finland. It is a group of 40 unprejudiced, music-loving women who together form a graceful, polyphonic musical instrument. The choir performances are intensive and surprising experiences which combine theatrical elements to music. Philomela’s rehearsals are held in Helsinki but the choir gives several concerts per year all over Finland as well as abroad. Musical profile of Philomela is composed of contemporary Scandinavian choir music with flavours of world music, especially Finnish folk music.  less

Resonare Fibris Vocal Ensemble sings Ubi Caritas by Ola Gjeilo Live recording 10th February 2018 Iglesia de S. Ildefonso, Granada (Spain)

'O salutaris Hostia' von 'Pierre de la Rue' (* ca. 1460 in Tournai - Belgien; † ca. 20. November 1518 in Kortrijk - Belgien) Am 14. August 2013, während unseres Workshops mit dem Gesangspädagogen Werner Schüssler, besuchten wir das einhundert Jahre alt...  more'O salutaris Hostia' von 'Pierre de la Rue' (* ca. 1460 in Tournai - Belgien; † ca. 20. November 1518 in Kortrijk - Belgien) Am 14. August 2013, während unseres Workshops mit dem Gesangspädagogen Werner Schüssler, besuchten wir das einhundert Jahre alte Leipziger Völkerschlachtdenkmal und testeten die außergewöhnliche Akustik. (Standort: Reiterhalle) Informationen zu Ensemble Nobiles: www.Ensemblenobiles.de Informationen zu Werner Schüssler: www.wernerschuessler.de +++Lateinischer Text+++ O salutaris Hostia, Quae cæli pandis ostium: Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria. Amen. +++Englischer Text (Literal Translation)+++ O, salutary Victim, Who expandest the door of heaven, Hostile wars press, Give strength; bear aid. To the Triune Lord, May there be everlasting glory; that life without end He to us give in our homeland. Amen.  less

A score for female choir and piano. Lyrics by the Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel. Ensemble Vikra - conductor: Petra Grassi - piano: Martina Salateo Live recording 12/9/2016 International Choral Festival "Voci d'Europa" Basilica di San Gavino - Porto Tor...  moreA score for female choir and piano. Lyrics by the Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel. Ensemble Vikra - conductor: Petra Grassi - piano: Martina Salateo Live recording 12/9/2016 International Choral Festival "Voci d'Europa" Basilica di San Gavino - Porto Torres (SS) "If only I were able, I would sing the poplar rustling with silvery voice, the sun of the Kurst in a cool September, the buckwheat in the white sinkhole. If only I were able, I would sing one, single girl; I love her so much that I would change her for anything in the world, anything."  less

Motet by Henry Du Mont (1610-1684) Live recording by A5 vocal Ensemble at Convento Doominco de Santo Tomás (Seville) 06-29-18. www.a5vocalEnsemble.com Video by: Bart van der Gaag Author webpage: https://vimeo.com/sweden Licence: ATTRIBUTION LICEN...  moreMotet by Henry Du Mont (1610-1684) Live recording by A5 vocal Ensemble at Convento Doominco de Santo Tomás (Seville) 06-29-18. www.a5vocalEnsemble.com Video by: Bart van der Gaag Author webpage: https://vimeo.com/sweden Licence: ATTRIBUTION LICENSE 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/)  

Roberto Brisotto (1972): O salutaris hostia Ensemble In Contrà Conductor: Roberto Brisotto Live recording 1/4/2017 Chiesa di San Lorenzo Martire Campomolino di Gaiarine (TV) - ITALY

We specialise in original a cappella arrangements of pop songs, as well as parodies and original comedy numbers of our own. From Melbourne, Australia.