Knut Nystedt (Born 1915) Immortal Bach A variation of the beginning of Bach's choral "Komm süßer Tod" (BWV 478) which is sung initially: Five choirs sing the same original music but in dIfferent tempi and wait at the end of each phrase. lyrics: K...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreKnut Nystedt (Born 1915) Immortal Bach A variation of the beginning of Bach's choral "Komm süßer Tod" (BWV 478) which is sung initially: Five choirs sing the same original music but in dIfferent tempi and wait at the end of each phrase. lyrics: Komm süßer Tod, komm sel'ge Ruh! Komm, führe mich in Friede. translation: Come sweet death, come celestial ease! Come, lead me in peace. The recording shows the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg with its conductor Matthias Beckert at the memorial concert on March 16, 2008 in the Augustinerkirche commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the bombing of Würzburg. For further information please visit http://www.monteverdi-choir.com  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

A beautIful song composed by Fr. Donatus Chukwuedo highlighting on the total submission of priests of God, in all circumstances, to the vocation of the Catholic Priesthood (instituted by Christ Jesus, the high Priest, at the Lord's Supper. Now commemorate...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreA beautIful song composed by Fr. Donatus Chukwuedo highlighting on the total submission of priests of God, in all circumstances, to the vocation of the Catholic Priesthood (instituted by Christ Jesus, the high Priest, at the Lord's Supper. Now commemorated on the Holy Thursday). This song is premiered by Friends of St. Val (FSV).  

Announcing a new study which explores partcipation in choirs and singing groups. This is a new research project from Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK. The study asks why people sing in choirs and what the experience of singing has been duri...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The last TIme I was in a room with a group of singers was nearly six months ago. If I had known then that I wouldn’t be singing like that for the fore...

Gospel choir singing harmomic Zion music

in August 2007, under the pastoral leadership of Dina Galapon of Immaculate Conception Chapel, the Coro de Immaculada Concepcion, was Born, organized from the elders of the North Susana Executive Village community who volunteered their services for practi...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morein August 2007, under the pastoral leadership of Dina Galapon of Immaculate Conception Chapel, the Coro de Immaculada Concepcion, was Born, organized from the elders of the North Susana Executive Village community who volunteered their services for practices and attendance in the church's Sunday worship, and also during the special holidays of the year. invariably with members from 12 to 18 at TImes, the CdIC was invited to assist at services of SVD priest on ABS-CBN masses and special eucharistic celebration at our parish church of the Holy Spirit in BF Homes at Quezon City. Lately the choir has also been singing at funeral masses of special community members who have rendered extraordinary services to the church  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Recorded on January 10th, 2011. Quem Vidistis, Pastores?, by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611). "Whom have you seen shepherds? Speak, tell us who has appeared! We have seen the new-Born and a chorus of Angels praising God. Alleluia. Speak, what have you ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreRecorded on January 10th, 2011. Quem Vidistis, Pastores?, by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611). "Whom have you seen shepherds? Speak, tell us who has appeared! We have seen the new-Born and a chorus of Angels praising God. Alleluia. Speak, what have you seen! Tell us of the birth of Christ. We have seen the new-Born and a chorus of Angels praising God. Alleluia." CONTinUUM is the newest and most dynamic early music ensemble on the UK classical music scene. Under the collaborative leadership of top producer and director Adrian Peacock, the internationally renowned expert in Spanish early music Bruno Turner, and bass-baritone Jamie W. Hall, CONTinUUM brings together twelve of the finest professional consort singers in London, carefully chosen to produce a unique and vibrant sound that celebrates the very best qualities of the English choral tradition and the powerful beauty of the uninhibited human voice. This all-male ensemble has made 16th century Spanish sacred polyphony and chant the core of its rep...    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Regarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us h...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreRegarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us humans as we gaze upon the Golgotha scene and choruses and chorales reflect on our own place in the drama. Bach's incredible work of art stands alone in its complete telling of the crucIfixion story in a manner which stirs and moves the soul of the performer and listener. This is a mountaintop experience not to be missed.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

A new setting of the text of di Lasso's last motet where the crucIfied Christ, speaking in the first person, confronts Peter's betrayal and indeed the sinfulness of all mankind. More info: http://cschurch.net/en/compositions/choir/vide-homo/ Commission...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreA new setting of the text of di Lasso's last motet where the crucIfied Christ, speaking in the first person, confronts Peter's betrayal and indeed the sinfulness of all mankind. More info: http://cschurch.net/en/compositions/choir/vide-homo/ Commissioned and performed by the Cappella der Hofkirche Luzern and its conductor, Ludwig Wicki.  

From John Rutter's Requiem. Performed by the Tidewater Singers, William R. Thomas, Director. April 30, 2011 at Christ Church in Cambridge, Maryland