Il est bel et bon by Pierre Passereau (fl. 1509 - 1547). Sung in a transposed version Video contains the words and my English translation

O quam gloriosum est regnum by Tomas Luis da Victoria sung (transposed down for men's voices) by the dwsChorale written for All Saints, Second Vespers, Antiphon to the Magnificat - cf. Revelation 7:9 O quam gloriosum est regnum, in quo cum Christo ga...  moreO quam gloriosum est regnum by Tomas Luis da Victoria sung (transposed down for men's voices) by the dwsChorale written for All Saints, Second Vespers, Antiphon to the Magnificat - cf. Revelation 7:9 O quam gloriosum est regnum, in quo cum Christo gaudent omnes Sancti! Amicti stolis albis, sequuntur Agnum, quocumque ierit. O, how glorious is the kingdom, in which all the saints rejoice with Christ! Arrayed in white robes, they follow the Lamb, wherever He goes.  

Amicus meus osculi me tradidit signo: Quem osculatus fuero, ipse est, tenete eum: Hoc malum fecit signum, qui per osculum ad implevit homicidium. Infelix praetermisit pretium sanguinis, et in fine laquaeo se suspendit. Bonum erat illi, si natus non fu...  moreAmicus meus osculi me tradidit signo: Quem osculatus fuero, ipse est, tenete eum: Hoc malum fecit signum, qui per osculum ad implevit homicidium. Infelix praetermisit pretium sanguinis, et in fine laquaeo se suspendit. Bonum erat illi, si natus non fuisset homo ille. Infelix praetermisit pretium sanguinis, et in fine laquaeo se suspendit. T.L. de Victoria - Amicus Meus (Roma, stampato da Alessandro Gardano, 1585) Concerto a Trento del 03 dicembre MMXVII presso la Chiesa di S. Maria del Suffragio. Cantus - Linda Delmarco, Federico Fiorio, Alice Fraccari, Giovanna Gallelli Altus - Clara Lanzinger, Danilo Pastore, Maria Chiara Serafini, Lara Turchetto Tenor - Paolo Davolio, Damiano Malesardi, Federico Viola Bassus - Marco Domenico Grattarola, Giacomo Benedetto Pieracci, Niccolò Porcedda https://www.facebook.com/AllegriPenitenti http://www.enricocorreggia.net  less

-------- 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 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

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872 - 1958): Hodie (1953-54) 1. Prologue Monteverdichor Würzburg Matthias Beckert (cond.) Live recording from december 4th, 2011 in the Neubaukirche, Würzburg, Germany. Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Hodie Christus natus e...  moreRalph Vaughan Williams (1872 - 1958): Hodie (1953-54) 1. Prologue Monteverdichor Würzburg Matthias Beckert (cond.) Live recording from december 4th, 2011 in the Neubaukirche, Würzburg, Germany. Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Hodie Christus natus est: Hodie salvator apparuit: Hodie in terra canunt angeli, laetantur archangeli: Hodie exultant justi, dicentes: gloria in excelsis Deo: Alleluia. Christmas! Christmas! Christmas! ( From the Vespers for Christmas Day: ) Today Christ is born: Today the Saviour appeared: Today on Earth the Angels sing, Archangels rejoice: Today the righteous rejoice, saying: Glory to God in the highest: Alleluia. Weihnacht! Weihnacht! Weihnacht! ( Antiphon der Weihnachtsvesper: ) Heute ist Christus geboren. Heute ist der Heiland erschienen. Heute singen die Engel auf Erden, und die Erzengel frohlocken. Heute jubeln die Gerechten und rufen: Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe. Halleluja.  less

Recorded on January 10th, 2011. Versa est in luctum, by Alonso Lobo (1555-1617), composed for the obsequies of Philip II of Spain, who died in 1598. "My harp is turned to mourning and my music into the voice of those that weep. Spare me, Lord, for my days...  moreRecorded on January 10th, 2011. Versa est in luctum, by Alonso Lobo (1555-1617), composed for the obsequies of Philip II of Spain, who died in 1598. "My harp is turned to mourning and my music into the voice of those that weep. Spare me, Lord, for my days are nothing." CONTINUUM is the newest and most dynamic early music ensemble on the UK classical music scene. Under the collaborative leadership of top producer and director Adrian Peacock, the internationally renowned expert in Spanish early music Bruno Turner, and bass-baritone Jamie W. Hall, CONTINUUM brings together twelve of the finest professional consort singers in London, carefully chosen to produce a unique and vibrant sound that celebrates the very best qualities of the English choral tradition and the powerful beauty of the uninhibited human voice. This all-male ensemble has made 16th century Spanish sacred polyphony and chant the core of its repertoire, and seeks to perform this wonderful music at the original, sonorous low pitch as it wou...    less

Pasquale Cafaro (San Pietro in Galatina, 8 febbraio 1715 -- Napoli, 25 ottobre 1787) TRISTIS est ANIMA MEA Responsori della Settimana Santa (1760 circa) Ensemble Vocale Florilegium Vocis: Menica Papa, Anna Giordano, Marina Del Giudice, Monica Caputi...  morePasquale Cafaro (San Pietro in Galatina, 8 febbraio 1715 -- Napoli, 25 ottobre 1787) TRISTIS est ANIMA MEA Responsori della Settimana Santa (1760 circa) Ensemble Vocale Florilegium Vocis: Menica Papa, Anna Giordano, Marina Del Giudice, Monica Caputi, Giovanna Greco, Gaetano Manzo, Francesco Guastamacchia, Roberto Sabato, Roberto Portoghese Ensemble Meridies Gioacchino De Padova, viola da gamba Paola Ventrella, Tiorba Sabino Manzo Organo e direzione  

IV - EXORTUM est Beatus Vir RV 597 Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Coro Academia Concerto Altamiro Bernardes Madrigal Mackenzie Parcival Módolo Catedral Metropolitana de Sorocaba 15 de agosto de 2007

Il est bel et bon de Pierre Passereau par les Canterbury Voices en concert à Ris Orangis sous la direction de Kerry Boyle

Stunning song from : Maeran, written by Dominic Ward Source: http://www.last.fm/music/Maeran Maeran are Dominic Ward and Steve Wilson. They met at Liverpool University and have been writing, recording and performing ever since. They originally perfo...  moreStunning song from : Maeran, written by Dominic Ward Source: http://www.last.fm/music/Maeran Maeran are Dominic Ward and Steve Wilson. They met at Liverpool University and have been writing, recording and performing ever since. They originally performed covers of Simon-Garfunkel songs, but soon began producing their own original blend of folk/folk rock music combining unique melodies, captivating vocal and instrumental arrangements and powerful poignant lyrics that challenge people to listen to what they have to say. I'm glad, I am very grateful for you, Marean!  less