Anne Frank: A Living Voice was commissioned by the San Francisco Girls Chorus (SFGC) in celebration of its Silver Anniversary. The text is based upon excerpts from The Diary of Anne Frank, taken from the 1952 and 1991 English translations of the book. The...  moreAnne Frank: A Living Voice was commissioned by the San Francisco Girls Chorus (SFGC) in celebration of its Silver Anniversary. The text is based upon excerpts from The Diary of Anne Frank, taken from the 1952 and 1991 English translations of the book. The full musical work was premiered in 2004 by the San Francisco Girls Chorus. Anne Frank was between the ages of 13 and 15 when she wrote her Diary, while living in a secret upstairs annex over a warehouse in Amsterdam with her family, the Van Pels family and Fritz Pfeffer. Despite the fears and frustrations she experienced in over two years of hiding from the Nazis, Anne learned how to survive, even to find beauty in small things and to hold on to her ideals. Composer Linda Tutas Haugen writes: "My goals for this composition are to honor the life of Anne Frank and to gain a deeper understanding of what she, her family, and friends experienced during the Holocaust." The text excerpts are chronologically arranged, and span more than two years. They portray...    less

Hofstra Chamber Choir performing the first movement of Per Nørgård's Wie ein Kind, "Wiigen-Lied" David Fryling, Conductor Alex Schirling and Allison Lindsay, sprechstimme Cathedral of the Incarnation, April 2012

The Surrey Youth Chamber Choir sings "Jaakobin Pojat" by Pekka Kostiainen at the 2010 Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River. (Contemporary competition.)

The Inspira Chamber Choir (formerly Calgary Youth Chorus) performs the theme from the 1988 Calgary Olympic Winter Games by David Foster at the 10th Golden Gate International Choir Festival (Oakland, CA, USA)

The Chamber Choir Hljómeyki was founded in 1974. It is one of Iceland’s finest Choirs. It focuses mainly on contemporary Icelandic music, commissioning at least one major work annually. Hljómeyki has represented Iceland in choral competitions and festi...  moreThe Chamber Choir Hljómeyki was founded in 1974. It is one of Iceland’s finest Choirs. It focuses mainly on contemporary Icelandic music, commissioning at least one major work annually. Hljómeyki has represented Iceland in choral competitions and festivals, and has published 5 CD’s with Icelandic music. In recent years it has frequently collaborated with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Other recent projects include Schnittke’s Concerto for Choir and Rachmaninov’s Vespers. Hljómeyki’s conductor is Marta G. Halldórsdóttir.  less

At the request of the Lisbon Cantat Chamber Choir and its Maestro Jorge Alves, I wrote this piece in four voices on a poem by Fernando Pessoa, a poet of extreme importance for the Portuguese language. The score is freely available on my website for anyone...  moreAt the request of the Lisbon Cantat Chamber Choir and its Maestro Jorge Alves, I wrote this piece in four voices on a poem by Fernando Pessoa, a poet of extreme importance for the Portuguese language. The score is freely available on my website for anyone who wants to sing it. Best regards, João  

The Abbeydale Singers, led by Musical Director, Kevin Haighton, currently has a membership of 30 voices and is well established as one of Yorkshire's foremost mixed voice Chamber Choirs. The Choir has a reputation for outstanding singing and enthusiastic ...  moreThe Abbeydale Singers, led by Musical Director, Kevin Haighton, currently has a membership of 30 voices and is well established as one of Yorkshire's foremost mixed voice Chamber Choirs. The Choir has a reputation for outstanding singing and enthusiastic engagement with its audiences. Its repertoire is wide, ranging from renaissance motets to contemporary choral pieces.  

Utah Chamber Artists sings The Star-spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key. This arrangement by Barlow Bradford was first performed in 1998 by Utah Chamber Artists at the Delta Center leading up to a Utah Jazz game. If you're attending concerts or sporting ...  moreUtah Chamber Artists sings The Star-spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key. This arrangement by Barlow Bradford was first performed in 1998 by Utah Chamber Artists at the Delta Center leading up to a Utah Jazz game. If you're attending concerts or sporting events this weekend, you'll be hearing this song a lot. Utah Chamber Artists is honored to present our rendition as we celebrate America's independence.  

The Antioch Chamber Ensemble sings the world premiere of "Faces" by Ivo Antognini March 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Faces by Sara Teasdale People that I meet and pass In the city's broken roar, Faces that I lose so soon And have neve...  moreThe Antioch Chamber Ensemble sings the world premiere of "Faces" by Ivo Antognini March 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Faces by Sara Teasdale People that I meet and pass In the city's broken roar, Faces that I lose so soon And have never found before, Do you know how much you tell In the meeting of our eyes, How ashamed I am, and sad To have pierced your poor disguise? Secrets rushing without sound Crying from your hiding places — Let me go, I cannot bear The sorrow of the passing faces. — People in the restless street, Can it be, oh can it be In the meeting of our eyes That you know as much of me?  less

Robinson Select Women's Ensemble Mike Horanski, Conductor 2012 World Choir Games ---- English Poetic Translation: Children of all countries, Youth from everywhere, Sing, jump, dance! On foot or by bike, Our bags on our backs, Plakatap --...  moreRobinson Select Women's Ensemble Mike Horanski, Conductor 2012 World Choir Games ---- English Poetic Translation: Children of all countries, Youth from everywhere, Sing, jump, dance! On foot or by bike, Our bags on our backs, Plakatap -- Plakatap, Plakatap -- Plakatap! Let's party, let's sing! Let's celebrate Humanity with one heart, And let us all sing our Fraternity in chorus! Regardless of what's happening, In spite of the distance, We are one family Of young men and women. Let us dwell in the Unity Of one Humanity. Sing, jump, dance! Plakatap -- Plakatap! United in the same love, Let us go day by day, Singing, jumping up and down, dancing The Fraternal Dance Of the children of the World. Plakatap -- Plakatap, Plakatap -- Plakatap!  less