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Albion - in Profile Magazine, Sheffield Star April 2014
There’s something deeply familiar about the Music of choral group Albion, as Rob Hollingworth found out.A unique take on traditionclassicalwww.etcmag.net Twitter@etcmag_south magazine - April 2014With a repertoire consisting of new choral pieces, al...
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Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Canticula Ursae Minoris - Songs of a little bear)
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis set to Music for six part men's voices Choir
by David W Solomons www.dwsolo.com
All parts performed by Matthew Curtis - www.choraltracks.com
The title of this work (Canticula Ursae Minoris/Songs of the Little Bear) comes... moreMagnificat and Nunc Dimittis set to Music for six part men's voices Choir
by David W Solomons www.dwsolo.com
All parts performed by Matthew Curtis - www.choraltracks.com
The title of this work (Canticula Ursae Minoris/Songs of the Little Bear) comes from the origin of the melodies:
Many years ago I wrote an "Oratorio" based on Winnie the Pooh and gave each character little melodic leitmotifs,
sung as "Sing ho for the life of a bear" and "What I say said Eeyore is that it's unsettling"
and I have used them for various sections of these Canticles, with Eeyore's little song
curiously dominating the Lesser Doxology - Glory be to the Father and to the Son...
The work, called Poohratorio of course, is due to be published once AA Milne goes into public domain (2031).
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Interested in performing new piece?
During the summer of 2009 I had the opportunity to write a piece for the Orlando Consort (a leading male vocal quartet) as part of Lake District Summer Music's 4x4 composer residency. During the residency I worked with the group to write a piece called Pr...
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Summit Choral Society
The mission of the Summit Choral Society is to produce and present quality performances of distinguished choral Music for the enrichment, enjoyment, and education of our singers, our patrons and the Greater Akron community - and beyond! We believe that ar... moreThe mission of the Summit Choral Society is to produce and present quality performances of distinguished choral Music for the enrichment, enjoyment, and education of our singers, our patrons and the Greater Akron community - and beyond! We believe that artistically excellent performances of beautiful Music – presented with enthusiasm, energy, and insight – provide artistic experiences that have broad appeal and enrich the lives of performers and listeners alike.
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Concorso Corale - application deadline!
The days become shorter, the air feels chilly more and more, the trees shed their leaves and the winter sets in soon. But spring follows it always, what will bring to us Concorso Corale with its first fresh air and fresh Music.
Celebrate the new spring w...
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Capriccio Vocal Ensemble Victoria BC
Now in its 24th season, CapriCCio continues to captivate audiences with outstanding performances of choral Music ranging from the 15th century to the present, from Tallis and Gabrieli to Pärt, Whitacre and even younger contemporaries, from simple folk son... moreNow in its 24th season, CapriCCio continues to captivate audiences with outstanding performances of choral Music ranging from the 15th century to the present, from Tallis and Gabrieli to Pärt, Whitacre and even younger contemporaries, from simple folk songs to Bach’s B Minor Mass and Handel’s Messiah, all performed in Capriccio’s signature style: virtuosic clarity with a sensitive, compelling spirit.
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Concert Boost to Church Funds
A large and appreciative audience attending a choral concert at St. Peters Church, Worfield on Friday night enjoyed an appealing variety of Music. The evening programme included Mozart, Mendelssohn, Verdi and Puccini as well as n...
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I am
for SATB Chorus unaccompanied
Words by Mary Elizabeth Frye: Public Domain
Music by Stanley M. Hoffman
© Copyright 2018 by Stanley M. Hoffman. www.stanleymhoffman.com All rights reserved.
The poem above is sometimes called “I Am” due to its repet... morefor SATB Chorus unaccompanied
Words by Mary Elizabeth Frye: Public Domain
Music by Stanley M. Hoffman
© Copyright 2018 by Stanley M. Hoffman. www.stanleymhoffman.com All rights reserved.
The poem above is sometimes called “I Am” due to its repetition of the phrase. Was the poem inspired? The Hebrew name for God, YHWH, means “I am” or “I am that I am.” And there does seem to be something magical about the poem, as it was written by a woman who, to our knowledge, had never written a poem before. Mary Elizabeth Frye was an orphan with no formal education. In 1932 she and her husband hosted a young Jewish woman, Margaret Schwarzkopf, who was fleeing the Holocaust. When she received news that her mother had died in Germany, the heartbroken houseguest told Frye in despair that she had never had the chance to “stand by my mother’s grave and shed a tear.” Frye found herself composing the poem above on a ripped-off section of a brown paper shopping bag. She said the words “just came to her.” less