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Rise Within Us - The Coming of the Spirit
A gospel Song, celebrating Pentecost and recorded by the choir in their homes during the Covid-19 lockdown of Spring Summer 2020.
The Song premiered on London's Wandsworth Prison Radio on 31st May 2020 is dedicated to the staff and prisoners there.
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Song of the Mountains • SATB Score Video
A setting of text adapted from prose by American naturalist John Muir (1838-1914). Commissioned for the Combined Choirs of St. Joseph's School, Seattle, directed by Rick Boyle, who premiered the piece at Benaroya Hall's Nordstrom Recital Hall on May 6, 20... moreA setting of text adapted from prose by American naturalist John Muir (1838-1914). Commissioned for the Combined Choirs of St. Joseph's School, Seattle, directed by Rick Boyle, who premiered the piece at Benaroya Hall's Nordstrom Recital Hall on May 6, 2004, in the second annual "New Works New Hope" concert for the benefit of Gilda's Club Seattle. The piece was revised in 2007 and the premiere of the revised score was given on November 16, 2007, by the Queens College Chorus, Cindy Bell conducting, at the Aaron Copland School of Music in New York.
“Driven by a refreshing text of American naturalist John Muir, Bartholomew has created an accessible work that flows easily through both key and meter changes, and features expressive, lyric melodies contrasted by exciting rhythmic drive.“ - Cindy Bell less
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Beethoven/Rain: "Heiliger Dankgesang" (sung by Quartetto al Volo)
“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World Choir for Peace. I invite you to join me in supporting their fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/w... more“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World Choir for Peace. I invite you to join me in supporting their fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/world-choir-for-Peace-singing-unites?
Lyrics (adapted from Psalm 116):
German: “Liebe erfüllt mich, weil mein Gott die Stimme meines Flehens erhört hat. Kehre zurück, meine Seele, in deine Ruh: denn mein Gott hat dir wohlgethan. Liebe erfüllt mich. O Freude, O Wonne, Die Sonne! O Freude, das ich am Leben bin. Liebe erfüllt mich.”
English translation: “I am filled with love, for my God has heard the voice of my supplication. Return, my soul, to your rest: for my God has made you well. I am filled with love. O Joy, O Bliss, the Sun! O Joy that I am alive. I am filled with love.”
Background:
In July 2019, I went to one of Julian Armour’s Music and Beyond concerts in Ottawa, where I first heard the Bennewitz Quartet play Beethoven’s stunningly beautif... less
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Carol
Hljómeyki Chamber Choir sings Carol, by Benjamin Britten. Song from the Sacred and Profane Song cycle. Concert in the Nordic House, Reykjavík. Conductor Marta G. Halldórsdóttir.
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The Message of Christmas an evangelical Song for 2 or 4 voices
Gospel style setting for 2 or 4 voices, 2 flutes, double bass, guitar and tambourine of my evangelical poem about Christmas.
This is not typical of my usual style, but it's an interesting excursion into the
evangelical music of mid-70s Oxford, where I ... moreGospel style setting for 2 or 4 voices, 2 flutes, double bass, guitar and tambourine of my evangelical poem about Christmas.
This is not typical of my usual style, but it's an interesting excursion into the
evangelical music of mid-70s Oxford, where I was studying.
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The Lord Bless You And Keep You - Lutkin - performed live by Octarium
Octarium performs Peter Lutkin's "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" live as an encore.
Listener's Choice concert, February 2011.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord lift His countenance upon you.
And give you Peace.
The Lord make His face ... moreOctarium performs Peter Lutkin's "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" live as an encore.
Listener's Choice concert, February 2011.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord lift His countenance upon you.
And give you Peace.
The Lord make His face to shine upon you.
And be gracious unto you.
Amen.
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Wine and Water for three voices or male voice choir
Challenging but fun three part arrangement of my old Song Wine and Water
(The original Song can be found on youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UYX_4Ape74 )
Satirical poem by G K Chesterton