Based on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his Eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all gener...  moreBased on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his Eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." Most highly favoured lady, Gloria! 4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say, "Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!"  less

Slumber Songs (3 Canadian Nocturnes, movement I) text: John McCrae music: Nathaniel Barnes singer: Matthew Curtis I Sleep, little Eyes That brim with childish tears amid thy play, Be comforted! No grief of night can weigh Against the joys that...  moreSlumber Songs (3 Canadian Nocturnes, movement I) text: John McCrae music: Nathaniel Barnes singer: Matthew Curtis I Sleep, little Eyes That brim with childish tears amid thy play, Be comforted! No grief of night can weigh Against the joys that throng thy coming day. Sleep, little heart! There is no place in Slumberland for tears: Life soon enough will bring its chilling fears And sorrows that will dim the after years. Sleep, little heart! II Ah, little Eyes Dead blossoms of a springtime long ago, That life's storm crushed and left to lie below The benediction of the falling snow! Sleep, little heart That ceased so long ago its frantic beat! The years that come and go with silent feet Have naught to tell save this — that rest is sweet. Sleep, little heart. http://www.choirplace.com/profile/Nathaniel Matthew Curtis https://choraltracks.com/  less

“The Wind” was commissioned by the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a result of Rich Campbell winning the Ruth Boshkoff Composition Prize. The text is from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1885 A Child’s Garden of Verses. The choir begins by emulating...  more“The Wind” was commissioned by the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a result of Rich Campbell winning the Ruth Boshkoff Composition Prize. The text is from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1885 A Child’s Garden of Verses. The choir begins by emulating the sound of the wind, and then sings directly to the wind, describing the many things the wind does while questioning just who or what the wind is. The piece, inspired by Kodály’s philosophy, develops a folk-like melody in a modern context. The rhythmic piano accompaniment keeps the piece bouncing brightly until its exciting conclusion. Premiere performance by the 2016 OAKE National Children's Choir, Elizabeth Núñez, director. The Wind by Robert Louis Stevenson I saw you toss the kites on high And blow the birds about the sky; And all around I heard you pass, Like ladies' skirts across the grass— O wind, a-blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song! I saw the different things you did, But always you yourself you hid. I felt you...    less

The Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre performed by Mabe Ladies Choir with accompanist Rico Gerber. The choir are seated and are singing with their Eyes closed - a method frequently used during rehearsals to develop listening skills, but which produced such l...  moreThe Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre performed by Mabe Ladies Choir with accompanist Rico Gerber. The choir are seated and are singing with their Eyes closed - a method frequently used during rehearsals to develop listening skills, but which produced such lovely performances that whenever we get the opportunity to perform this piece this way we do!  

The treble solo at the beginning is based on the oboe solo of the orchestral version version and sums up some of the musical ideas used later in the work. This work reflects some of the history of Manchester as seen through the Eyes of local poet Audrey ...  moreThe treble solo at the beginning is based on the oboe solo of the orchestral version version and sums up some of the musical ideas used later in the work. This work reflects some of the history of Manchester as seen through the Eyes of local poet Audrey Vaughan, including its origins around the river Irwell, the original monastery which became Manchester Cathedral, the industrial revolution, the Peterloo Massacre, and the singing of church and cathedral choirs up to the present day. Music composed by David Warin Solomons Conductor: Zoltán Pad Tenor soloist: József Gál Treble soloist: Csongor Gyulai Organist: Zsolt Mészáros Pianist: Dániel Dinyés The boys' choir's conductor was Márton Tóth who taught the piece to the children. More information about Manchester Magnificat, including a video of the original 1994 performance with orchestra and the complete poem sequence, can be found at: http://www.dwsolo.com/serif/manchestermagnificat.html  less

A true bastard love child of a song if ever there was one. A Romanian song collected by Bela Bartok, translated to English by British Folkies Andy Irvine & Jane Cassidy & grafted onto a Bulgarian dance tune, before being brilliantly recorded by Maddie Pry...  moreA true bastard love child of a song if ever there was one. A Romanian song collected by Bela Bartok, translated to English by British Folkies Andy Irvine & Jane Cassidy & grafted onto a Bulgarian dance tune, before being brilliantly recorded by Maddie Pryor & June Tabor (The Silly Sisters) Gurt Winter Concert 2012 The Gurt Lush Choir debut Concert at The Colston Hall, with Bristol Male Voice Choir. Musical Directors, Sam Burns & Steve Daykin 300 Singers, 1500+ Audience. Several thousand raised for St Peters Hospice. Where were you? ;-)  less

For unto us a child is born Text in Igbo, from the book of Isaiah From the concert in Karleby Church 20. july 2011. http://www.viavitae.no Conductor: Lars Kristian Håkestad

Christmas Concert "A Ceremony of Carols" Sara Almendros, soprano Recorded live 17th December 2017 Iglesia S. Juan Bautista, Málaga (Spain) Vídeo: Fernando Jiménez Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child, By by, lully, lulla thou little ...  moreChristmas Concert "A Ceremony of Carols" Sara Almendros, soprano Recorded live 17th December 2017 Iglesia S. Juan Bautista, Málaga (Spain) Vídeo: Fernando Jiménez Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child, By by, lully, lulla thou little tiny child, By by, lully, lullay! O sisters too, how may we do For to preserve this day This pore yongling for whom we do singe By by, lully, lullay? Herod, the king, in his raging, Chargid he hath this day His men of might in his owne sight All yonge children to slay. That wo is me, pore child, for thee, And ever morne and may For thi parting nether say nor singe, By by, lully, lullay.  less

antores Celestes Maritimes Director Kelly Galbraith Accompanist: Dr. Kevin Langford Cantores Celestes Maritimes was formed in June 2022 in Saint John NB This is from our dress rehearsal on Dec 7, 2023 'A Child is Born'. Captured on cell phone. ...  moreantores Celestes Maritimes Director Kelly Galbraith Accompanist: Dr. Kevin Langford Cantores Celestes Maritimes was formed in June 2022 in Saint John NB This is from our dress rehearsal on Dec 7, 2023 'A Child is Born'. Captured on cell phone. www.cantorescelestes.com Facebook: Cantores Celestes X: @Cantores_Choir YouTube: Kelly Galbraith cantorescelestes@hotmail.com  

The Vision of Peace Youth Choir are a group of singers from the ages of 13-30 who use their voices to expres their belief in Toil and Peaceful Life and the Welfare of the World is not Worth the Life of one Child! The choir was formed in 2002 under the dir...  moreThe Vision of Peace Youth Choir are a group of singers from the ages of 13-30 who use their voices to expres their belief in Toil and Peaceful Life and the Welfare of the World is not Worth the Life of one Child! The choir was formed in 2002 under the directorship of Ellie Davidoff. Choir membership consists of youth from the 8th grade through to college age students. Now in their 13th season, this choir has grown in membership as well as experience. There are still several original members, and every season they are joined by their younger siblings and new friends, who add strength and spirit to the group. The repertoire of the Vision of Peace Youth Choir consists of hymns and folk songs sung in the traditional Doukhobor acapella style that has been passed from generation to generation for over 200 years. The hymns and folk songs as well as the contemporary numbers in their program selection reflect their Doukobor beliefs as well as their steadfast wish for a peaceful existence on this earth.  less