Little Organ Fugue performed by MLADA choir Conductor: Olga Vyguzova Пермский хор «Млада», Пермь Художественный руководитель: Ольга Выгузова (Заслуженный деятель искусств РФ)

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Competition Round 2, June 12

Tabernacle Organist, Richard Elliott, performs an eerie rendition of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Toccata in D Minor" with the Salt Lake Tabernacle pipe Organ, the Tabernacle Organ has 11,623 pipes. "Toccata" is often played in the full extent as "Toccata and...  moreTabernacle Organist, Richard Elliott, performs an eerie rendition of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Toccata in D Minor" with the Salt Lake Tabernacle pipe Organ, the Tabernacle Organ has 11,623 pipes. "Toccata" is often played in the full extent as "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor." This piece is one of the most famous works in Organ repertoire. The piece is recognizable to most and has been featured in many films, including: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), The Black Cat (1934), Disney's Fantasia (1940), Sunset Boulevard (1950), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), The Phantom of the Opera (1962), and The Great Race (1965). #Toccata #Bach #HalloweenOrganMusic  less

English Translation: FOR YOU, Mother (French-English translation) From the depths of my memory, With the hollow of my memories, Between the joys of my childhood And all my future dreams, I feel you my beautiful angel I see you my love O m...  moreEnglish Translation: FOR YOU, Mother (French-English translation) From the depths of my memory, With the hollow of my memories, Between the joys of my childhood And all my future dreams, I feel you my beautiful angel I see you my love O my Mother of a kindest heart, My faithful friend of always. I love you, I love you, I love so immensely, Mother, Mother, sweet Mother. For your love and your kindness, I will sing your praises all of my life. (Ahh) My soul is delirious at the cries of your pain; My music throbs and groans its length. Lord, in your kindness, Comfort my Mother. Give her your love, your strength and your light. For she remains forever my great inspiration, And that my life for her is a blessing. (Ahh) --- --- French Text: POUR TOI, MÈRE Du fond de ma mémoire, Au creux de mes souvenirs, Entre mes joies d'enfant Et tous mes rêve d'avenir, Je te sens mon bel ange; Je te vois mon amour O ma mère au coeur tendre, Ma fidèle amie de to...    less

Agnus Dei from my Mass for men's voices (Alto, Tenor, Bass) and Organ The whole Mass setting contains Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei and also an Organ voluntary based on the themes. A version for 3 part mixed choir (Soprano, Alto and M...  moreAgnus Dei from my Mass for men's voices (Alto, Tenor, Bass) and Organ The whole Mass setting contains Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei and also an Organ voluntary based on the themes. A version for 3 part mixed choir (Soprano, Alto and Men) and Organ is also available at: http://dwsolo.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-185192_mass_for_three_part_mixed_choir_and_Organ.html Because of its gently exotic modal flavours, the music was deemed to have a ring of "oriental promise" by one appreciative member of the congregation at the first performance. This setting has been sung in Cathedrals in Manchester, Southwell and Dublin and the Agnus has also featured in services at Christ Church Didsbury. The recording here is the Agnus Dei sung by the Voluntary Choir of Manchester Cathedral during their visit to Southwell Minster.  less

This is the whole sequence. Composed by David Warin Solomons performed in Southwell Minster. by Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir Conducted by Jeffrey Makinson Organ played by Paul Walton Cantor in Gloria: David Shipman Alto Soloist in Sanctus an...  moreThis is the whole sequence. Composed by David Warin Solomons performed in Southwell Minster. by Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir Conducted by Jeffrey Makinson Organ played by Paul Walton Cantor in Gloria: David Shipman Alto Soloist in Sanctus and Benedictus: Richard Lowe Separate videos are also available for each section: Kyrie: https://youtu.be/sN83YtFaL4M Gloria: https://youtu.be/hyprqsck_tg Sanctus and Benedictus: https://youtu.be/C_vew5Ga7lU Agnus Dei: https://youtu.be/fksOsl18abA  

When I was a junior in college, my Mother was fighting breast cancer and my way of coping with it was to write a choral piece for her. I wrote “Pour Toi, Mère” (For You, Mother) which premiered at my senior composition recital. A few years later, Kevin F...  moreWhen I was a junior in college, my Mother was fighting breast cancer and my way of coping with it was to write a choral piece for her. I wrote “Pour Toi, Mère” (For You, Mother) which premiered at my senior composition recital. A few years later, Kevin Fenton programmed that piece for his choir at FSU. He shared with me his strong connection with the piece at a time when his sister-in-law, Peggy Fenton was also fighting breast cancer. Sadly, Peggy Fenton lost her fight with cancer in 2009. That same year Kevin contacted me and asked if I would write a piece in her memory for her husband and her two daughters. He shared with me a video of a presentation she did at the Mother’s Day banquet at her church, just a few days before her passing. The title of her presentation was “From Hats to Crown”. She shared stories about her life and the many relationship roles one plays: as a daughter, a sister, as a wife, a Mother and a teacher. As she talked about each role she wore a different hat. She ended with a crown, shar...    less

The treble solo at the beginning is based on the oboe solo of the orchestral version version and sums up some of the musical ideas used later in the work. This work reflects some of the history of Manchester as seen through the eyes of local poet Audrey ...  moreThe treble solo at the beginning is based on the oboe solo of the orchestral version version and sums up some of the musical ideas used later in the work. This work reflects some of the history of Manchester as seen through the eyes of local poet Audrey Vaughan, including its origins around the river Irwell, the original monastery which became Manchester Cathedral, the industrial revolution, the Peterloo Massacre, and the singing of church and cathedral choirs up to the present day. Music composed by David Warin Solomons Conductor: Zoltán Pad Tenor soloist: József Gál Treble soloist: Csongor Gyulai Organist: Zsolt Mészáros Pianist: Dániel Dinyés The boys' choir's conductor was Márton Tóth who taught the piece to the children. More information about Manchester Magnificat, including a video of the original 1994 performance with orchestra and the complete poem sequence, can be found at: http://www.dwsolo.com/serif/manchestermagnificat.html  less

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...