“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired...  more“Dark Night of the Soul” (Ola Gjeilo) is sung by The Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) joined by Ola Gjeilo on the piano and the Kairos String Quartet (comprised of CWU string faculty) TEXT: One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings —ah, the sheer grace!— I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled. In darkness, and secure, by the secret ladder, disguised, —ah, the sheer grace!— in darkness and concealment, my house being now all stilled. On that glad night, in secret, for no one saw me, nor did I look at anything, with no other light or guide than the one that burned in my heart. - St. John of the Cross (1542-1592) ABOUT THE WORK: “Dark Night of the Soul was written in 2010, and premiered that year by the Phoenix Chorale. The text, three stanzas from St. John of the Cross’ magical poem Dark Night of the Soul, was suggested to me by Joel Rinsema, Executive Director of the Phoenix Chorale, and I fell in love with its passio...    less

The East Central University Chorale performing "Intercession in Late October". The fifth and last piece in Morten Lauridsen's "Midwinter Songs" cycle. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting Dr. Dennis Boe at the piano This performance was recorded in ...  moreThe East Central University Chorale performing "Intercession in Late October". The fifth and last piece in Morten Lauridsen's "Midwinter Songs" cycle. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting Dr. Dennis Boe at the piano This performance was recorded in January of 2001 at the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  

The University of WIsconsin - Eau Claire Concert Choir Conductor, Gary R. Schwartzhoff Composer, Zachary J. Moore Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Comp.arr Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/zach-moore-5

The Saskatoon Chamber Singers was founded in 1977 by a group of former Greystone Singers (University of Saskatchewan) who wanted to continue singing in a quality choral ensemble. The Choir has been a finalist in both the CBC choral competition for amateur...  moreThe Saskatoon Chamber Singers was founded in 1977 by a group of former Greystone Singers (University of Saskatchewan) who wanted to continue singing in a quality choral ensemble. The Choir has been a finalist in both the CBC choral competition for amateur Choirs and the International Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River, British Columbia, and participated in the non-competitive Festival 500 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. It has also been the guest Choir at Saskatchewan Sings, and sang at the installation of Lynda Haverstock (a former member) as Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan. In 2010, the Choir performed at Podium, the biennial conference of the Association of Canadian Choral Communities, held in Saskatoon. The Choir’s repertoire has been rich in variety since its establishment, and Canadian music has always been an important component of its programming. Perhaps best known for its annual Remembrance Day concert, the Choir’s schedule is generally rounded out by a seasonal concert in December or January and on...    less

Levente Gyöngyösi's "Te Lucis Ante Terminum" as performed by the East Central University Chorale. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting.

Mini documentary about Ola Gjeilo's 13 min. 'Dark Night of the Soul' for Choir, piano and string quartet (now available from Walton Music/Hal Leonard), with interviews and rehearsal footage from a recent performance at University of Southern California in...  moreMini documentary about Ola Gjeilo's 13 min. 'Dark Night of the Soul' for Choir, piano and string quartet (now available from Walton Music/Hal Leonard), with interviews and rehearsal footage from a recent performance at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, as well as archival footage from the premiere performance by the Phoenix Chorale with Charles Bruffy. For a full recording of the work, please visit www.olagjeilo.com  

Performed by the Illinois Wesleyan University Collegiate Chorale J. Scott Ferguson, Conductor. March 2012. ---English Poetic Translation: In the midst of troubles and of great calamities, When facing the mountains of life and all of life's burdens, ...  morePerformed by the Illinois Wesleyan University Collegiate Chorale J. Scott Ferguson, Conductor. March 2012. ---English Poetic Translation: In the midst of troubles and of great calamities, When facing the mountains of life and all of life's burdens, We ask, we seek, we come to understand That You, oh Lord, that You are the true source of Life. In spite of our fears and despite our misfortunes, In this great whirl of pain and of suffering, We discover at last that You, oh Lord, You are the Truth and You are the Light, The Source of all life. Te Deum laudamus. (We praise You, oh Lord) Praise and glory to you, oh Lord, Forever and ever. Blessings for You, oh Lord; Truly, You deserve it. We praise You, oh God. For the immense universe created by Your hand, For the evening breeze and the morning dew, For the infinite love that You placed in our heArts, We praise You, oh Lord. Te Deum laudamus. You created in love all that exists: All that we cannot see, All that we do not see,...    less

Manolo Da Rold conducts the Corale Zumellese and the Oklahoma State University Concert Chorale (Z. Randall Stroope conductor) in the Chiesa Arcipretale of Mel - Belluno (ITALY) on June 27, 2017 O magnum mysterium : Ivo Antognini

An absolute winner of Praga Cantat 2016, Prague, Czech Republic. Riau's Folksong (Indonesia). Arranged by Josu Elberdin (Spain) Conducted by Jefry Franklin Bode

What Happens When A Woman? (By ALEXANDRA OLSAVSKY of ARTEMISIA) Aynı Sahnede Concert Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory Concert Saloon 24 February 2024 / Ankara - Türkiye ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Let our ...  moreWhat Happens When A Woman? (By ALEXANDRA OLSAVSKY of ARTEMISIA) Aynı Sahnede Concert Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory Concert Saloon 24 February 2024 / Ankara - Türkiye ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Let our voice be our gift to all women around the world on March 8, the day recognized by the United Nations as International Women's Day, which has become a symbol of women's struggle for equality! We wanted to support this struggle with our voices, wishing to celebrate many more years of women's visibility in social life, business life, education life and even on stage! As FeminAnka Women's Choir, we sang for women who have been deprived of even singing for centuries: What Happens When A Woman?  less