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Dark Night of the Soul - Ola Gjeilo - Downtown Voices - Stephen Sands, conductor
Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net... moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net)
Amy Schroeder, violin
Jennifer Liu, violin
Jessica Meyer, violin
Mike Nicolas, cello
Mitchell Vines, pianist
Elizabeth Bates, soprano
Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the passage of the soul from mortality to its union
with God. Based on the 16th century poem by a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, St. John
of the Cross, the piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into the night. Seemingly fearless, the soul is guided out of the darkness by the light of love; Luminous Night reveals the soul’s fulfillment.
Lyrics: St. John of the Cross
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 l... less
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Luminous Night of the Soul - Ola Gjeilo - Downtown Voices - Stephen Sands, conductor
Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net... moreDowntown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net)
NOVUS New York
Trinity Wall Street, New York City
Full Concert Video: https://trinitywallstreet.org/videos/...
Concert Program: http://shorturl.at/ouwFR
Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net)
Amy Schroeder, violin
Jennifer Liu, violin
Jessica Meyer, violin
Mike Nicolas, cello
Mitchell Vines, pianist
Elizabeth Bates, soprano
Ola Gjeilo’s Dark and Luminous Night portrays the passage of the soul from mortality to its union
with God. Based on the 16th century poem by a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, St. John
of the Cross, the piece depicts a soul leaving its “still house” and venturing into the night. Seemingly fearless, the soul is guided out of the darkness by the light of love; Luminous Night reveals the soul’s fulfillment.
Lyrics: Charles Anthony Silvestri/St. John of the Cross
Long before music was sung by a choir,
Long before silver was shaped in the fire,
Long before poets inspired the heart,
You were the Spirit of... less
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Prima choir
Prima choir
Bulgaria
conductor - Aneta Dragneva-Danailova
Prima choir has been founded in 1996 in the pretty Bulgarian town on the Black Sea coast – Pomorie, by 25 women, practicing versatile jobs, but united by one common love – the Music. The re... morePrima choir
Bulgaria
conductor - Aneta Dragneva-Danailova
Prima choir has been founded in 1996 in the pretty Bulgarian town on the Black Sea coast – Pomorie, by 25 women, practicing versatile jobs, but united by one common love – the Music. The repertoire includes works of different styles and epochs. The main part of the production is dedicated to the Church Slavonic music, variations of authentic Bulgarian folklore, and, in the same time, productions of modern Bulgarian authors. The vocal ensemble has set the ambitious task to reach a homogenous and beautiful sound, expressiveness and the right stylistic interpretation. “Prima” choir has delivered artistic tours in Sweden (1997), Poland (1997), Greece (2002), Portugal (2004), France (2006), Albania (2010), Greece(2013)…
The formation has taken part in the Balkan Mountains fest in Veliko Tarnovo in 2001. The women from Pomorie were awarded the gold medals and released their first compact disc. The same year – 2001. came the invitation to participate in... less
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Innismara - Be Merciful Unto Me, O God - Mark Murphy
Innismara, meaning "island in the Sea" in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in the rich tapestry of choral music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Comprised of professionally trained musicians, Innismara is dedicated to th... moreInnismara, meaning "island in the Sea" in Irish Gaelic, is an autonomous vocal chamber ensemble that fills a gap in the rich tapestry of choral music in Newfoundland and Labrador. Comprised of professionally trained musicians, Innismara is dedicated to the performance of the intimate and hidden treasures of the vocal ensemble repertoire.
Well-known for specializing in sacred and secular music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras, Innismara also enjoys experimenting with contemporary, pop, jazz and spiritual arrangements as well as exploring the rich folk music of Newfoundland and Labrador. less
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Alexandrian Voices
Alexandrian Voices is the mixed, polyphonic choir of Alexandrian Municipality.
It was founded in 1998 in response to the success of the Choral Meeting of Alexandria Municipality and mainly because of the Alexandrians who love the choral music and the e... moreAlexandrian Voices is the mixed, polyphonic choir of Alexandrian Municipality.
It was founded in 1998 in response to the success of the Choral Meeting of Alexandria Municipality and mainly because of the Alexandrians who love the choral music and the encouragement of the Board Members of the Choir at the time.
Like Melissanthi, Alexandrian Voices is, in the wider area of Alexandria, the music institution that target to the development of choral music, of course through the good company and the love for music itself. From the beginning it counts approximately 50 choristers, all amateurs (meaning that none has studied music) who love and sing almost all kinds of music.
Since their beginning, Alexandrian Voices had the opportunity to participate and be distinguished in numerous events, competitions or not, musical or of special interest.
Based on the International Choir Classification, Alexandrian Voices are ranked into the 1000 best choirs in the world for both 2011 and 2012.
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The Sessions Voices
Founded in 2006, The Sessions Voices are one of the most renowned vocal ensembles of Italy.
They take their name after Bruce Springsteen’s album The Seeger Sessions, since their first concert took place at a lecture on American Folk Music when Springstee... moreFounded in 2006, The Sessions Voices are one of the most renowned vocal ensembles of Italy.
They take their name after Bruce Springsteen’s album The Seeger Sessions, since their first concert took place at a lecture on American Folk Music when Springsteen was touring Italy in 2006.
In 2011 they published their first CD, Songs of Freedom, a collection of protest songs with a strong connection to the Civil Rights Movement.
In 2015 TSV published their first original single, “Graces (Dropping Again)” written by ZogaroS. In 2017 TSV will release a concept album of 16 songs and vocal interludes composed and produced by all the girls. “Broken Dream”, written by Chiara Cortez and Emanuele Jorma Gasperi, is the first single published to launch the record. less
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Let's Sing La Folia for three alto Voices and guitar
La Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries.
This version is for Voices and guitar. It introduces the theme as a repeated verse on voice 1 and then adds a co... moreLa Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries.
This version is for Voices and guitar. It introduces the theme as a repeated verse on voice 1 and then adds a couple of vocalize additions above and below it.
The pdf file contains the score and a separate guitar part.
The sound sample is performed by the composer.
Let's sing la Folia
Oh let's sing la Folia
Oh let's sing la Folia as in the Baroque time
Oh let's sing la Folia
Oh let's sing la Folia
It spans all the centuries up to now
(la la la) (cu cu cu!) less
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Venezia in Musica 2018 second part – Autumn
Based on the Long-lasting partnership with locals, meeting music will host Venezia in Musica in lovely surroundings, in Sacile. In the past few years always worth to see it and visit there for Friendship Concerts, now you can attend to the autumn edition ...
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June Piano Resolution
The results of my piano practice half way through my year Long resolution!
I've never played in public before...so this was kind of a big deal to me!
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