This setting of the 98th Psalm (Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.) comes originally from my cantata “the Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about the religious and social history of the city. the oratorio was...  moreThis setting of the 98th Psalm (Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.) comes originally from my cantata “the Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about the religious and social history of the city. the oratorio was first performed in Manchester Cathedral in 1994. This psalm forms the climax of the whole cantata and provides an expression of optimism after the tragedies of the previous sections. In this “extracted” version, the tragic surroundings of the history remain in the background and the purebubbling joy of the psalm itself shines forth. Enjoy the complex rhythms and let your hair down! This performance by Daniel Shaw's Composer's Choir (based in Connecticut) is a brilliant rendition of the piece and will, I hope, encourage other church choirs and concert choirs to consider including it in their repertoire.  less

Noctis Rehearsal video of Henry Purcell's 'Thou Knowest Lord the Secrets of our Hearts'

Feel the love of the Lord See His love everywhere It's in our hearts in all we do His love is like a burning star It mends our hearts and gives us peace His love is a gift to you Your Son came to us And he showed us how to love He taught u...  moreFeel the love of the Lord See His love everywhere It's in our hearts in all we do His love is like a burning star It mends our hearts and gives us peace His love is a gift to you Your Son came to us And he showed us how to love He taught us to care for each other To love people everywhere He gave his life so that we all could live Sing praise to the Son of God Give us the power of your love Let us serve you Lord our God Give us your strength and your wisdom To be disciples for all time Let us not forget your teaching Give love in the name of the Lord Feel the love of the Lord See His love everywhere I contacted Bill Sveglini through the "Composers’ forum" and he was very interested in my multivocal efforts. So I decided to have a go at performing some of his works.they are in a style that I’ve not sung for over 20 years (evangelical church choir), but the old fervour still comes out in the performance: I was transported back to those good old days as I sang. This piece i...    less

O Lord, look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: Where is Thy zeal and Thy strength, Thy mercies towards me? Are they restrained? (Isaiah 63 v. 15) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Roya...  moreO Lord, look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: Where is Thy zeal and Thy strength, Thy mercies towards me? Are they restrained? (Isaiah 63 v. 15) 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.  

A soldier's 'CALL OF DUTY' in pictures, set to the awesome composition 'Lord Keep Us Safe' by Darren Marc Bartlett and superb choral vocals from Salvacosta. ''This brand new video is a tribute to all the men and women who serve to keep us safe. Thank y...  moreA soldier's 'CALL OF DUTY' in pictures, set to the awesome composition 'Lord Keep Us Safe' by Darren Marc Bartlett and superb choral vocals from Salvacosta. ''This brand new video is a tribute to all the men and women who serve to keep us safe. Thank you to all the outstanding individuals who work tirelessly to dedicate their lives to protect us. You are true HEROES and because of your sacrifice, we are able to enjoy many freedoms that most of us take for granted. Please share and view on all social media sites to raise awareness and show our appreciation.; Darren Bartlett ''Lord, keep us safe this night, secure from all our fears; may angels guard our sleep, till morning light appears.'' Music Credits Composer - Darren Marc Bartlett Vocals - Salvacosta Lyrics - John Leland, 1792 Producers - Alvin Allison & Darren Bartlett Video creation - Kingsbere Designs Copyright DMB Music 2003 www.darrenbartlett.co.uk www.salvacosta.co.uk .....................................................    less

"the Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) ABOUT the PIECE: Composer Vijay Singh writes: “the Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's choral masterpiece "O Sacrum C...  more"the Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) ABOUT the PIECE: Composer Vijay Singh writes: “the Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's choral masterpiece "O Sacrum Convivium", with its use of dense harmony, existentialism, hypnotic transcendental tonal treatment, and grateful piety.” the composer decided to use the universal "Lord's Prayer" text and various musical ideas to communicate the power and hope of this prayer. the piece builds to climax at "For Thine is the Power and Glory forever!" and ends reflectively, savoring the "Amen". the COMPOSER: Composer Vijay Singh is Professor in the music department at Central Washington University. This video is from a concert presented on the CWU Campus.in May, 2014 entitled: “the CWU Choirs and Friends sing songs of Singh” In that concert, 28 of Singh’s pieces were performed by 6 choirs, including two invited guest high school choirs. Known for compositions such as John...    less

Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences Henry Purcell A Midsummer Evening with Noctis June 21st 2014 Roper theatre, West Wing, Bath, UK www.noctischoir.com

the Beaufort Singers in a live performance of John Sheppard's beautiful setting of the Lord's Prayer, taken from Compline at the Boxgrove Choral Festival, September 2021. We have a concert coming up! If you're in London on the 29th November 2022, why n...  morethe Beaufort Singers in a live performance of John Sheppard's beautiful setting of the Lord's Prayer, taken from Compline at the Boxgrove Choral Festival, September 2021. We have a concert coming up! If you're in London on the 29th November 2022, why not come along to St James Sussex Gardens at 8pm. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/o-magnum-mysterium-tickets-413257874427 #live #polyphony #ourfather  

the hymn is related to the story of Moses when he returned from communing with God on the mount, and found the Israelites worshipping the golden calf. Moses indignantly stood in the gate of the camp and said, "Who is on the Lord's side? Let him come unto ...  morethe hymn is related to the story of Moses when he returned from communing with God on the mount, and found the Israelites worshipping the golden calf. Moses indignantly stood in the gate of the camp and said, "Who is on the Lord's side? Let him come unto me." (Exodus 32:26). - the Musikteers Ensemble Gh @HARMONIOUS CHORALE GHANA @VocalEssence Chorale @ONE VOICE CHOIR GHANA @the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square @the Symphonials - Ghana @the Sixteen @the Gesualdo Six @Hope Channel Ghana @Voice Of Hope Ghana @GH Choral Music @His Voice GH @Lordina the Soprano  less