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Sweet (TTBB) by Manolo Da Rold
A moving version of SWEET by Manolo Da Rold.
Sung by Matthew J. Curtis - ChoralTracks
The piece is dedicated to the choir "La Stele"; Matteo Valbusa conductor.
It is the first part of the triptych Sweet.
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F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Christus - Geburt Christi
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Recitative:
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem
- Matthew 2:1 KJV
Trio:
Saying, Where is he that is born King of th... more-------- english translation --------
Recitative:
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem
- Matthew 2:1 KJV
Trio:
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
- Matthew 2:2 KJV
Chorus:
There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, [that will splinter sovereigns and cities]
- Numbers 24:17 KJV
Choral:
How lovely shines the Morning Star!
The nations see and hail afar
The light in Judah shining.
Thou David's Son of Jacob's race,
My Bridegroom and my King of Grace,
For Thee my heart is pining.
Lowly, Holy, great and glorious,
Thou victorious
Prince of graces,
Filling all the heavenly places. less
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O Come All Ye Faithful
Soulfood a cappella singing "O Come All Ye Faithful".
This is part of the Christmas Day program for Wesley Impact that went to air on 25 December, 2012 - Channel Nine, 6.00am (ADST).
This footage is kindly provided courtesy of Wesley Mission.
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and Will A Not Come Again
Chamber Choir Vox Humana performs Matthew Harris' "and will a not come again" as part of the concert "Such stuff as dreams are made on" in Nationaltheatret, Oslo, Norway. Live performance 23 nov 2013. Conductor Dag Jansson. The lyrics is by William Shakes... moreChamber Choir Vox Humana performs Matthew Harris' "and will a not come again" as part of the concert "Such stuff as dreams are made on" in Nationaltheatret, Oslo, Norway. Live performance 23 nov 2013. Conductor Dag Jansson. The lyrics is by William Shakespeare, from Hamlet, where Ophelia is grieving after her father Pollonius' death. Website: www.voxhumana.no
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Charnwood Voices
Charnwood Voices, formerly Shepshed Singers, is a four part SATB choir of some 45 voices based in Charnwood, Leicestershire. Founded in 1977, the choir has gained a well-deserved reputation for performing neglected and unfamiliar music as well as better k... moreCharnwood Voices, formerly Shepshed Singers, is a four part SATB choir of some 45 voices based in Charnwood, Leicestershire. Founded in 1977, the choir has gained a well-deserved reputation for performing neglected and unfamiliar music as well as better known and popular pieces, both sacred and secular.
New members are welcome and encouraged to attend three rehearsals before an informal voice appraisal.
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The Silver Swan - Adolphus Hailstork
Recorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as part of our "Modern Madrigals" concert.
Text:
"The silver swan, who living had no note,
When death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against ... moreRecorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as part of our "Modern Madrigals" concert.
Text:
"The silver swan, who living had no note,
When death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
Thus sang her last, and sang no more:
'Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes;
More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.' "
- Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625)
Program notes:
A famous text also famously used by Gibbons himself for his own Madrigal, Hailstork here pays homage to the work's 16th-century roots. An early composition (written while in college) from the proflic composer, Hailstork combined his own language with his love for choral literature to create a piece reminiscent of the Renaissance with a modern flair. The harmonic language harkens back to a hexachordal modality of the 16th century, uses an unaccompanied SATB choir, and employs varied moments of imitative polyphony and homophony. This short wor... less
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"So ein Tag" by Cyrill Schürch
Musical setting for three-part children's choir by Cyrill Schürch. Text by J. Guggenmos. Now available as a collection "Was denkt die Maus am Donnerstag?" at Carus-Verlag, Germany, see link to sheet music.
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SOTTO VOCE : I Say a Little Prayer...♥️
This video was a gift from alumni of the Choeur d'Enfants Sotto Voce (directed by Scott Alan Prouty), during the confinement. All of the young singers in this video were part of the choirs for over 8 years. The entire artistic team was very moved by their... moreThis video was a gift from alumni of the Choeur d'Enfants Sotto Voce (directed by Scott Alan Prouty), during the confinement. All of the young singers in this video were part of the choirs for over 8 years. The entire artistic team was very moved by their beautiful gift!