Noel by Théophile Gautier setting for two altos and guitar poem translated into English by S N Solomons, music composed and performed (multitrack) by D W Solomons (dwsChorale) The sky is dark, the earth is white, oh Bells ring out with joy Je...  moreNoel by Théophile Gautier setting for two altos and guitar poem translated into English by S N Solomons, music composed and performed (multitrack) by D W Solomons (dwsChorale) The sky is dark, the earth is white, oh Bells ring out with joy Jesus is born, the Virgin quiet shelters her baby boy. Noel Noel Noel Bells ring out with joy! No wraps No festooned curtains spread to shield the child from frost nothing but flimsy spider webs trail from the beams aloft. He shivers in that cold stable this Jesus child so dear, and so to warm him in the cradle, the ass and ox draw near. The snow hangs down in lacy fringe. But far above the heavens swell reveal the angel choir that sings to men Noel Noel  less

The College of Wooster Chorus performing Eric Whitacre's "Goodnight Moon." Recorded on December 1, 2012 using a Flip Video camera.

Under the artistic direction of RC Haus, the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus is in its 32nd year of changing lives one voice at a time. With more than 200 members, it is one of the largest gay Choruses in the world and has sung at locations including the Whit...  moreUnder the artistic direction of RC Haus, the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus is in its 32nd year of changing lives one voice at a time. With more than 200 members, it is one of the largest gay Choruses in the world and has sung at locations including the White House and the Super Bowl. The group’s mission is to change lives one voice at a time.  

The Learners Chorus was founded in 1979 by former members of the Hong Kong University Students’ Union Choir. Our repertoire includes a wide spectrum of choral works, and commissioned works by distinguished Hong Kong composers, including Dr. Chan Hing Yan...  moreThe Learners Chorus was founded in 1979 by former members of the Hong Kong University Students’ Union Choir. Our repertoire includes a wide spectrum of choral works, and commissioned works by distinguished Hong Kong composers, including Dr. Chan Hing Yan, Dr. Victor Chan, Dr. Daniel Law, Mr. Law Wing Fai, Dr. Phoebus Lee, Mr. Michael Mak and Dr. Richard Tsang. The Chorus regularly holds annual large-scale concerts with its official orchestral partner, The Learners Orchestra, in addition to its other yearly choral concerts of a smaller scale. Major choral works presented and performed in recent years include Bach’s Magnificat, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem, Lully’s Te Deum, Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” and Symphony No. 8 “Symphony of a Thousand”, Mendelssohn’s Lobgesang, Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor and Requiem, Pärt’s Credo, Prauliņš’ Missa Rigensis, Poulenc’s Gloria, Rachmaninoff’s The Bells, Rossini’s Messa di Gloria and Stabat Mater, Rutter’s Mass of the Childre...    less

Olay Loy Loyla

Recorded 21/5/13

Male Chorus "Brodosplit" was founded in 1972. This Chorus has become one of the most appreciated male Choruses in Croatia throughout its work, wide range of numerous performances, interesting programmes, valuable interpretations,...  moreMale Chorus "Brodosplit" was founded in 1972. This Chorus has become one of the most appreciated male Choruses in Croatia throughout its work, wide range of numerous performances, interesting programmes, valuable interpretations, distinctive sonority and compact quality of voices.  

Traditional German carol (based on a Thuringian melody "Seht wie die Sonne dort sinket" from around 1808), The melody moves through the parts while the other parts represent the ringing of the Bells - with a few added cheeky English cadences. Version...  moreTraditional German carol (based on a Thuringian melody "Seht wie die Sonne dort sinket" from around 1808), The melody moves through the parts while the other parts represent the ringing of the Bells - with a few added cheeky English cadences. Versions are also available for string quartet, wind quartet, brass quartet, flute quartet and clarinet quartet.  

Epitaphium for mixed choir (SSAATTBB) and tubular Bells ad libitum by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by Marco Valerio Marziale (30 o 41 d.c./108 d.c.) "To the memory of the Syrians children killed in the bombings of the April 2017" Youth Mixed Choir ...  moreEpitaphium for mixed choir (SSAATTBB) and tubular Bells ad libitum by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by Marco Valerio Marziale (30 o 41 d.c./108 d.c.) "To the memory of the Syrians children killed in the bombings of the April 2017" Youth Mixed Choir Emil Komel (Gorizia - ITALY) conductor: David Bandelj Thanks to the Fondazione Guido d'Arezzo and to the Youth Mixed Choir Emil Komel for the kind permission to use this audio recording.  

Trad. Uscraino, trascr. e arrang. For orchestra by Salvo Gangi Coro Polifonico S.Domenico Savio & Musicantiqua