This lovely anthem by the German composer, conductor and pianist Otto Goldschmidt (1829 - 1907) was made famous by its regular inclusion at the Advent Carol Services at St John's College, Cambridge under the direction Of the late Dr George Guest. This ...  moreThis lovely anthem by the German composer, conductor and pianist Otto Goldschmidt (1829 - 1907) was made famous by its regular inclusion at the Advent Carol Services at St John's College, Cambridge under the direction Of the late Dr George Guest. This performance was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first Of St Peter's Singers' now-traditional annual series Of Sunday evening carol concerts there. The choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since the Singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, 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

This lovely 'Choral' comes from Vaughan Williams' cantata 'Hodie' (This Day), composed in 1953 or 1954, and which was his last large-scale choral-orchestral work. It was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnifi...  moreThis lovely 'Choral' comes from Vaughan Williams' cantata 'Hodie' (This Day), composed in 1953 or 1954, and which was his last large-scale choral-orchestral work. It was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first Of St Peter's Singers' now-traditional Sunday evening carol performances there. The choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since the Singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details Of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on the choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers Of Leeds'.  less

Farewell my lovely blonde folk song from Bas-Dauphiné (France) Arrangement: Jean-Christophe Rosaz http://www.jeanchristopherosaz.eu http://www.youtube.com/user/rosazjc https://soundcloud.com/jc-rosaz Women choir: Korallerna (Lund, Sweden) http://...  moreFarewell my lovely blonde folk song from Bas-Dauphiné (France) Arrangement: Jean-Christophe Rosaz http://www.jeanchristopherosaz.eu http://www.youtube.com/user/rosazjc https://soundcloud.com/jc-rosaz Women choir: Korallerna (Lund, Sweden) http://korallerna.se/ conductor: Linda Alexandersson (also composer) http://linda-alexandersson.com/ publishing: https://www.schola-editions.com/accueil/ cd: http://www.advitam-records.com/catalogue/meliades.html Florilège Vocal de Tours 2016 http://www.florilegevocal.com/ --- 1)Adieu, ma si charmante blonde, A qui j'ai promis mon coeur! Je m'en vais, je m'en vais, je m'en vais Je m'en vais voguer sur l'onde, Belle je suis ton serviteur! 2)Malgré la pluie, malgré l'orage, Belle, il nous faut embarquer Embarquer, embarquer, embarquer embarquer dessus la Seine, c'est pour aller naviguer. 3)Mon cher amant, si tu me quittes, cher amant, si tu t'en vas, Souviens-toi, souviens-toi, souviens-toi, Souviens-toi de la promesse que ...    less

lovely arrangement Of a classic Robert Burns Poem.

Lux Choir sings Arvo Pärt's O Adonai from his set, "Sieben Magnificat Antiphonen." www.ChoirLux.com https://www.facebook.com/ChoirLux/ https://www.twitter.com/ChoirLux/

O quam gloriosum est regnum by Tomas Luis da Victoria sung (transposed down for men's voices) by the dwsChorale written for All Saints, Second Vespers, Antiphon to the Magnificat - cf. Revelation 7:9 O quam gloriosum est regnum, in quo cum Christo ga...  moreO quam gloriosum est regnum by Tomas Luis da Victoria sung (transposed down for men's voices) by the dwsChorale written for All Saints, Second Vespers, Antiphon to the Magnificat - cf. Revelation 7:9 O quam gloriosum est regnum, in quo cum Christo gaudent omnes Sancti! Amicti stolis albis, sequuntur Agnum, quocumque ierit. O, how glorious is the kingdom, in which all the saints rejoice with Christ! Arrayed in white robes, they follow the Lamb, wherever He goes.  

4 part Canon by Orlando di Lasso Performed by the Strasbourg singers in 1976 Dis-moi, beau printemps, pour qui sont ces fleurs et ces chansons, La lune blanche dans l'étang, Les nids blottis dans les taillis ? [De ta beauté, de tes parfums ne nou...  more4 part Canon by Orlando di Lasso Performed by the Strasbourg singers in 1976 Dis-moi, beau printemps, pour qui sont ces fleurs et ces chansons, La lune blanche dans l'étang, Les nids blottis dans les taillis ? [De ta beauté, de tes parfums ne nous lassons.]* English singing translation: Tell me, lovely Spring, Now whom are these flowers and songs for? The white moon shining in the pool The nests are hidden in the woods [Let us not tire Of your beauty and perfumes.] (The last line was not included in the edition that we were using, but the score referenced here contains the whole piece)  less

This was recorded during the lunchtime recital given by St Peter's Singers on 28th October 2009 at the lovely Basilica de Sant Francesc, Palma de Mallorca as part Of the choir's concert tour Of Mallorca. The conductor is Dr Simon Lindley, Music Director ...  moreThis was recorded during the lunchtime recital given by St Peter's Singers on 28th October 2009 at the lovely Basilica de Sant Francesc, Palma de Mallorca as part Of the choir's concert tour Of Mallorca. The conductor is Dr Simon Lindley, Music Director Of St Peter's Singers since the choir's formation in 1977. O Lord, give thy holy Spirit into our hearts, and lighten our understanding, that we may dwell in the fear Of Thy name all the days Of our life: that we may know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. For more information about St Peter's Singers, including details Of forthcoming concerts, recitals and services, please visit the choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and the 'St Peter's Singers Of Leeds' Facebook group page.  less