Stellenbosch University Choir performing Ave Maria by Sergey Khvoschinsky (1957, USA) at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Parow, South Africa. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed Art Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of t...  moreStellenbosch University Choir performing Ave Maria by Sergey Khvoschinsky (1957, USA) at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Parow, South Africa. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed Art Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.  

"Ave Maria" by Joshua B. Himes for male voices, a cappella. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee, blessed Art Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at th...  more"Ave Maria" by Joshua B. Himes for male voices, a cappella. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee, blessed Art Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Recorded by Matthew Curtis (ChoralTracks) To learn more about the composer and view full previews of more music visit MusicSpoke.com  

This work served as one of the 'water' pieces for The Vocal Art Ensemble's 5th Anniversary "GODAI--Choral Music Summoning the Five Ancient Elements" concerts, alluding to the changing and sometimes playfully tumultuous properties of the sea.

Based on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed mother Thou shalt be all gener...  moreBased on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed mother Thou shalt be all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." Most highly favoured lady, Gloria! 4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say, "Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!"  less

Christmas Concert "A Ceremony of Carols" Sara Almendros, soprano Recorded live 17th December 2017 Iglesia S. Juan Bautista, Málaga (Spain) Vídeo: Fernando Jiménez Lully, lulla, Thou little tiny child, By by, lully, lulla Thou little ...  moreChristmas Concert "A Ceremony of Carols" Sara Almendros, soprano Recorded live 17th December 2017 Iglesia S. Juan Bautista, Málaga (Spain) Vídeo: Fernando Jiménez Lully, lulla, Thou little tiny child, By by, lully, lulla Thou little tiny child, By by, lully, lullay! O sisters too, How may we do For to preserve this day This pore yongling for whom we do singe By by, lully, lullay? Herod, the king, in his raging, Chargid he hath this day His men of might in his owne sight All yonge children to slay. That wo is me, pore child, for thee, And ever morne and may For thi pArting nether say nor singe, By by, lully, lullay.  less

Las Amarillas (The Yellow Birds) represented an unpredictable and ever-changing aspect of the 'wind' section for The Vocal Art Ensemble's fifth anniversary GODAI - Choral Music Summoning the Five Ancient Elements concerts in May 2013.

Remember not, Lord, our offences, nor the offences of our forefathers neither take Thou vengeance of our sins, but spare us, good Lord. Spare thy people, whom Thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us for ever. Spare...  moreRemember not, Lord, our offences, nor the offences of our forefathers neither take Thou vengeance of our sins, but spare us, good Lord. Spare thy people, whom Thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us for ever. Spare us, good Lord. (PArt of the Litany from the Book of Common Prayer, 1559) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under MArtin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  less

The Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis, California, in their performance of Will Whalum's arrangement of Betelehemu throughout Ireland. As there were some issues with the video footage on every performance anyway, decided to turn that into an opportunity to sHow...  moreThe Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis, California, in their performance of Will Whalum's arrangement of Betelehemu throughout Ireland. As there were some issues with the video footage on every performance anyway, decided to turn that into an opportunity to sHow off what the piece looked like in the variety of venues on the tour. Uses the Darbuka purchased at Watermelon music in Davis!! :)  

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square present Mack Wilberg's composition "Thou Lovely Source of True Delight" with lyrics by Anne Steele and additional text by David Warner. Episode 4371. Aired June 23, 2013

Come Ye Sons of Art - Mvt 1 from the Birthday Ode for Queen Mary Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith, Director Emperor String QuArtet Kate Carver, Piano Matthew Coons, Organ LIVE performance April 21, 2018 'Wrapped in Light' www.cant...  moreCome Ye Sons of Art - Mvt 1 from the Birthday Ode for Queen Mary Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith, Director Emperor String QuArtet Kate Carver, Piano Matthew Coons, Organ LIVE performance April 21, 2018 'Wrapped in Light' www.cantorescelestes.com