Noel by Théophile Gautier setting for two altos and guitar POEM translated into English by S N Solomons, music composed and performed (multitrack) by D W Solomons (dwsChorale) The sky is dark, the earth is white, oh bells ring out with joy Je...  moreNoel by Théophile Gautier setting for two altos and guitar POEM translated into English by S N Solomons, music composed and performed (multitrack) by D W Solomons (dwsChorale) The sky is dark, the earth is white, oh bells ring out with joy Jesus is born, the Virgin quiet shelters her baby boy. Noel Noel Noel bells ring out with joy! No wraps No festooned curtains spread to shield the child from frost nothing but flimsy spider webs trail from the beams aloft. He shivers in that cold stable this Jesus child so dear, and so to warm him in the cradle, the ass and ox draw near. The snow hangs down in lacy fringe. But far above the heavens swell reveal the angel choir that sings to men Noel Noel  less

Join us on facebook : https://www.facebook.com/fanclubAndantino The famous POEM done as a song taken from from Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army McCrae maakte tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog als frontarts in 1915 de Tweede Slag...  moreJoin us on facebook : https://www.facebook.com/fanclubAndantino The famous POEM done as a song taken from from Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army McCrae maakte tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog als frontarts in 1915 de Tweede Slag van Ieper mee. Daar ontstond zijn beroemde gedicht. McCrae's graf in het Frans-Vlaamse Wimereux (vroeger Wimmerrewe of Wimerreuwe) Stadhuis Vilvoorde 10/11/2014 Andantino (Vilvoorde België olv Peter De Waele) In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. “In Vlaanderens velden bloeien de kl...    less

A setting of a POEM by Nicholas Vachel Lindsay (obit 1931). Though Magi Kings are dead, my star will still lead me to the place where I can kiss the Infant's haloed head. The setting by Irish composer David Monks, iis sung by Alzonne Choir. The perfor...  moreA setting of a POEM by Nicholas Vachel Lindsay (obit 1931). Though Magi Kings are dead, my star will still lead me to the place where I can kiss the Infant's haloed head. The setting by Irish composer David Monks, iis sung by Alzonne Choir. The performance was given in the Collegiale St. Michel, Castelnaudary, 9 December 2011. Your comments are welcomel. Un arrangement d'un poème de Nicolas Vachel Lindsay (obit 1931). Bien que les rois mages soient morts, mon étoile va encore me conduire à l'endroit où je peux embrasser la tête auréolée de l'Enfant. L'arrangement par David Monks, compositeur irlandais, est chanté par le Choeur d'Alzonne. La représentation a été donnée dans la Collégiale Saint-Michel, Castelnaudary, 9 Décembre 2011. Vos commentaires sont bienvenusl.  less

As part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's "Inkspell--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts in May, 2012, this piece for treble chorus and piano by Jere Hutchinson sets e.e. cummings' whimsical POEM. Our aim was to capture a serious English Boys C...  moreAs part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's "Inkspell--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts in May, 2012, this piece for treble chorus and piano by Jere Hutchinson sets e.e. cummings' whimsical POEM. Our aim was to capture a serious English Boys Choir poise while making the most of the POEMs playful spookiness, so we elicited help from the men of the chorus to try and 'frighten' the women singing.  

攝錄於2011年8月20日Ponte Singers 「聲．華」合唱音樂會 香港演藝學院賽馬會演藝劇場 HKAPA Amphitheatre 指揮: 林屴汧; 獨唱: 劉奕晴 Conducted by Stephen LAM; Soprano Solo by Rosanne LAU Mo Li Hua (literally "Jasmine Flower"), is a popular Chinese folk song. The song dates to 18th century. In ...  more攝錄於2011年8月20日Ponte Singers 「聲．華」合唱音樂會 香港演藝學院賽馬會演藝劇場 HKAPA Amphitheatre 指揮: 林屴汧; 獨唱: 劉奕晴 Conducted by Stephen LAM; Soprano Solo by Rosanne LAU Mo Li Hua (literally "Jasmine Flower"), is a popular Chinese folk song. The song dates to 18th century. In time, many regional variations were created, and the song gained popularity both in China and abroad. Translation: Flower of jasmine, oh so fair! Flower of jasmine, oh so fair! Budding and blooming here and there, Pure and fragrant all declare. Let me take you with tender care, Your sweetness for all to share. Jasmine fair, oh jasmine fair  less

Audio downloadable at https://davidwarinsolomons.bandcamp.com/track/music-all-powerful Part song (glee) by Thomas Forbes Walmisley (father of Thomas Attwood Walmisley) POEM by Henry Kirke White

Setting by William Walton of the POEM by Phineas Fletcher "Drop slow tears", transposed for men's voices and sung by the one-man choir dwsChorale

The Cascadian Chorale, under the direction of Gary D. Cannon, perform "And the Wind," a choral setting by Greg Bartholomew of the POEM by Fletcher LaVallee Bartholomew. For more information visit www.gregbartholomew.com And the Wind There is an awe...  moreThe Cascadian Chorale, under the direction of Gary D. Cannon, perform "And the Wind," a choral setting by Greg Bartholomew of the POEM by Fletcher LaVallee Bartholomew. For more information visit www.gregbartholomew.com And the Wind There is an awesome beauty found in sailing Through black of night upon the open sea, Your vessel mauled by unseen waves and trailing Her phosphorescent wake, as steadily, She plows into the darkness, And the wind.  

Recording of premiere performance October 2011 by Corpus Christi Chorale, conducted by Dr. Ross C. Bernhardt (composer and artistic director). The work sets a POEM by Tom Barrett

The Lover (Before my gaze she stands) for 3 altos and guitar This is the setting of a POEM by my father inspired by L'Amoureuse by Paul Eluard as a hypnotic canon trio of altos over a guitar ostinato (the guitar part is played in an electronic form he...  moreThe Lover (Before my gaze she stands) for 3 altos and guitar This is the setting of a POEM by my father inspired by L'Amoureuse by Paul Eluard as a hypnotic canon trio of altos over a guitar ostinato (the guitar part is played in an electronic form here), in Dorian mode. The music is the same as the piece "My love is far from here", but with the original words by my father