Walking home after choir one night my friend and fellow chorister Barbara and I agreed the hardest piece we’ve ever done was Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis.   Here’s what I wrote about it at the time, (referring specifically to the Cr...

This composition is dedicated to people of Haiti and the victims of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. English Translation: Oh! What an unbearable pain! Oh, gracious God! What an unbearable sorrow! The third bell of the Cathedral just rang; The s...  moreThis composition is dedicated to people of Haiti and the victims of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. English Translation: Oh! What an unbearable pain! Oh, gracious God! What an unbearable sorrow! The third bell of the Cathedral just rang; The sun set long ago behind Mount Lopital... Mother Nature derailed, straining everyone to misery. Large structures and small rafts have turned to dust and ashes. Jesus, Marie, and Joseph... Grace and Mercy... Mother Nature derailed, straining everyone to misery. We see, but we don't understand, It happened so suddenly. The earth trembled! The earth shook harder than a desert's leaf. Help! Help! Rescue me, I beg you! I'm at a loss for words... Dies irae, dies illa; (Day of wrath, day of anger) Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine. (Grant them eternal rest, Lord.) Haiti! Haiti! What an unbearable pain, Tighten your belt. Haiti! Haiti! You are a valiant woman, Hang in there, don't give up... Rubberneckers from everywhere ask: "How's it going?"...    less

Vienna Teng's beautiful and thought provoking 'Hymn of Acxiom', recorded remotely by Pitchcraft in Autumn 2020 Adapted for Pitchcraft by Andrew Russel. Hit SUBSCRIBE and the NOTIFICATION BELL to stay up to date with Pitchcraft's channel. Want Pitch...  moreVienna Teng's beautiful and thought provoking 'Hymn of Acxiom', recorded remotely by Pitchcraft in Autumn 2020 Adapted for Pitchcraft by Andrew Russel. Hit SUBSCRIBE and the NOTIFICATION BELL to stay up to date with Pitchcraft's channel. Want Pitchcraft to perform at your next event? We have a wide repertoire to choose from. For more information see our website (below). WEBSITE: http://www.pitchcraft.co.uk FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/pitchcraft TWITTER: https://twitter.com/pitchcraftchoir INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/pitchcraftchoir  less

This famous verse anthem - popularly known as the 'Bell' anthem because of its peal-like opening - was recorded during the recital given on Tuesday 31st May 2011 in the lovely Basilica of Notre-Dame du Roncier, Josselin as part of the Singers' 2011 concer...  moreThis famous verse anthem - popularly known as the 'Bell' anthem because of its peal-like opening - was recorded during the recital given on Tuesday 31st May 2011 in the lovely Basilica of Notre-Dame du Roncier, Josselin as part of the Singers' 2011 concert tour of Brittany. The choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director, and the organist is David Houlder. The verse soloists are Lucy Appleyard (alto), Toby Ward (tenor) and Philip Wilcox (bass). More information about St Peter's Singers of Leeds, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on the choir's website http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111143267532/  less

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Fun & Upbeat New Gospel Music 'Testify' written by Darren & Wayne Bartlett. Lyrics Below... LYRICS - TESTIFY! In the Bible, so we're told, Prayin' helped the men of old. Daniel in the Lion's den, Threatened by some evil men, Turned to God to set t...  moreFun & Upbeat New Gospel Music 'Testify' written by Darren & Wayne Bartlett. Lyrics Below... LYRICS - TESTIFY! In the Bible, so we're told, Prayin' helped the men of old. Daniel in the Lion's den, Threatened by some evil men, Turned to God to set them free, Gave Them life and liberty, None attacked, they didn't dare, Silenced by the pow'r of prayer. You gotta testify, pray, Read the word of the Lord, You gotta testify, pray, Lean on the word of the Lord! Gotta keep the faith, be strong. Gotta keep the faith! Moses was another one, He had Pharaoh on the run, David, Jacob, Joshua too, Prayer and praising got them through. Even when they seemed undone, And their enemies had won, They knew they could stand their ground, God would never let them down. Keep on fightin' to the end, Whatever the devil sends, You know you are not alone, God won't leave you on your own. Arm yourself with Heaven's pow'r, Fight more fiercely by the hour, Battle evil ev'rywhere, Strengthened by the power...    less

A very Swedish affair…Folk music plays a very important role in Sweden. Wherever people meet and celebrate, you will be surrounded by music, singing and dancing. The Swedish composer Mårten Jansson is deeply rooted in this tradition which ins...

Verse anthem by Henry Purcell sung by the dwsChorale Also known as the Bell Anthem Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men the Lord is at hand! Be careful for nothing but in everything by ...  moreVerse anthem by Henry Purcell sung by the dwsChorale Also known as the Bell Anthem Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men the Lord is at hand! Be careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be known unto God And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Words from Philippians IV. vv. 4 - 7)  

Dal concerto "I suoni raccontano", Carapelle Calvisio AQ, Chiesa di San Francesco, 2 agosto 2013

When Mimi Bornstein invited singers to participate in a performance of Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia in celebration of Earth Day in 2005, she was shocked that more than 130 singers showed up to sing.  The concert attracted an audience of 800 and rai...