The Silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more: “Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese th...  moreThe Silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more: “Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.”  

Recorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as part of our "Modern Madrigals" concert. ​Text: "The Silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against ...  moreRecorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as part of our "Modern Madrigals" concert. ​Text: "The Silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sang her last, and sang no more: 'Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.' " - Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625) Program notes: A famous text also famously used by Gibbons himself for his own Madrigal, Hailstork here pays homage to the work's 16th-century roots. An early composition (written while in college) from the proflic composer, Hailstork combined his own language with his love for choral literature to create a piece reminiscent of the Renaissance with a modern flair. The harmonic language harkens back to a hexachordal modality of the 16th century, uses an unaccompanied SATB choir, and employs varied moments of imitative polyphony and homophony. This short wor...    less

World premiere of "Silver" by Robert Applebaum, text by Walter de la Mare. Sunday, March 18, 2018 Congregational Church of Batavia, IL

"The Silver Swan" by Chicago area composer Michael Wolniakowski. Sunday, March 19, 2017 Congregational Church of Batavia

Inspira performs "The Silver Swan" by Greg Gilpin at their "A Light in the Dark (2014)" concert. Nick Turnbull, Music Director

The Silver swan Skladatelj/Composer: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) Izvajalec/Performer: Domžalski komorni zbor, Domžale Dirigent/Conductor: Ana Erčulj Regijsko tekmovanje pevskih zborov 2015, Kristalna dvorana, Škofja loka Regional choir competitio...  moreThe Silver swan Skladatelj/Composer: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) Izvajalec/Performer: Domžalski komorni zbor, Domžale Dirigent/Conductor: Ana Erčulj Regijsko tekmovanje pevskih zborov 2015, Kristalna dvorana, Škofja loka Regional choir competition 2015, Crystal hall, Škofja loka  

The Giovanni Consort is a chamber vocal ensemble based in Perth, Western Australia. The group performs a wide range of choral music from medieval to modern times and is renowned for its exquisite musicianship and attention to detail. This video was rec...  moreThe Giovanni Consort is a chamber vocal ensemble based in Perth, Western Australia. The group performs a wide range of choral music from medieval to modern times and is renowned for its exquisite musicianship and attention to detail. This video was recorded at their June 2012 concert, "El Grillo" in the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery at the University of Western Australia  

Dr Jonathon Welch AM will present Silver Screen Classics, on Saturday, at Australian Catholic University, at 3pm.  This spectacular, free concert celebrates beautiful music and also the launch of Jonathon’s new vision for arts inclusion for all...

Silver and Gold from Traces !0th anniversary Concert at Cosmopolite. Monica Lystad Soloist

Notations Children's Choir is Calgary's newest children's choir for ages 7 - 12 years in the NW of Calgary. Other age group sessions will follow. No auditions, no fundraising and once a week rehearsals to fit busy schedules. ​The choir rehearsals will...  moreNotations Children's Choir is Calgary's newest children's choir for ages 7 - 12 years in the NW of Calgary. Other age group sessions will follow. No auditions, no fundraising and once a week rehearsals to fit busy schedules. ​The choir rehearsals will teach vocal technique, voice production and projection, learning to sing in two part harmony, movement and rhythm, help build confidence, solo singing opportunities, performances and overall to have fun singing!! Repertoire will include popular chart songs, disney, music theatre and other genres.  less