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The Bell Ringing - sung by Matthew Curtis
Devon folk song arranged for mixed choir
The words of the song can be found in many places on the Net, some more accurate than others. All of the places are in Devon, except Callington, which is in Cornwall, but it is likely to be the correct place sin... moreDevon folk song arranged for mixed choir
The words of the song can be found in many places on the Net, some more accurate than others. All of the places are in Devon, except Callington, which is in Cornwall, but it is likely to be the correct place since it is so close to the centre of the events - ie towns and villages North and West of Dartmoor.
(The Yetties' version of the song refers to "North Looe", but this is very unlikely to be correct, since Looe is much further into Cornwall).
In this the version I finally decided upon "North Lew" (a compromise between Quoditch's version and the Yetties' version):
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CANTICUM NOVUM by Ivo Antognini
An exciting rendition of the "Cantate Domino" Latin text by Ivo Antognini. This setting explores rhythm and texture as it weaves through various time signatures. Would make a fantastic concert opener!
Andrew Crane Choral Series.
Matthew Curtis (ChoralTr... moreAn exciting rendition of the "Cantate Domino" Latin text by Ivo Antognini. This setting explores rhythm and texture as it weaves through various time signatures. Would make a fantastic concert opener!
Andrew Crane Choral Series.
Matthew Curtis (ChoralTracks) sings all the voices.
Published by Walton Music - A division of GIA Publications, Inc.
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David Rain: "A new mystery unfoldeth" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
My musical re-imagining of the Nativity story, with a surprise in the 2nd verse.
Dedicated to my dear cousin, Madeleine Shaw.
NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com.
I would lik... moreMy musical re-imagining of the Nativity story, with a surprise in the 2nd verse.
Dedicated to my dear cousin, Madeleine Shaw.
NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com.
I would like to acknowledge the a capella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 25 years.
I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments.
And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey. less
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'True Colors' arr. Matthew Brown
From November 2019' 'Bigger Than My Body' concert at Irondale Center, Brooklyn, NY. The program was crafted to inspire, and was inspired by, artist Robyn Prezioso, who painted an original canvas live at each performance.
Vince Peterson, Artistic Direc... moreFrom November 2019' 'Bigger Than My Body' concert at Irondale Center, Brooklyn, NY. The program was crafted to inspire, and was inspired by, artist Robyn Prezioso, who painted an original canvas live at each performance.
Vince Peterson, Artistic Director
Emily Uz, Soloist
Hee Sung Kim, Piano
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David Rain: "Aurum, aurum!" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English.
As always, comments are most welcomed.
Sincere thanks to Matt... more"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English.
As always, comments are most welcomed.
Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Aurum, aurum!"
Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info, or to obtain a copy of the score.
I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years.
I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments.
And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey. less
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Slumber Songs (3CN, mvt I)
Slumber Songs (3 Canadian Nocturnes, movement I)
text: John McCrae
music: Nathaniel Barnes
singer: Matthew Curtis
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Sleep, little eyes
That brim with childish tears amid thy play,
Be comforted! No grief of night can weigh
Against the joys that... moreSlumber Songs (3 Canadian Nocturnes, movement I)
text: John McCrae
music: Nathaniel Barnes
singer: Matthew Curtis
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Sleep, little eyes
That brim with childish tears amid thy play,
Be comforted! No grief of night can weigh
Against the joys that throng thy coming day.
Sleep, little heart!
There is no place in Slumberland for tears:
Life soon enough will bring its chilling fears
And sorrows that will dim the after years.
Sleep, little heart!
II
Ah, little eyes
Dead blossoms of a springtime long ago,
That life's storm crushed and left to lie below
The benediction of the falling snow!
Sleep, little heart
That ceased so long ago its frantic beat!
The years that come and go with silent feet
Have naught to tell save this — that rest is sweet.
Sleep, little heart.
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Matthew Curtis
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David Rain: "A Hymn to Biodiversity" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
Dedicated to Awegechew Teshome, Melaku Worede and John Martin -- my three biodiversity mentors -- who introduced me to the "radical" idea that farmers, seed-saving farmers, have been humanity's ingenious plant breeders and nurturers of biodiversity from t... moreDedicated to Awegechew Teshome, Melaku Worede and John Martin -- my three biodiversity mentors -- who introduced me to the "radical" idea that farmers, seed-saving farmers, have been humanity's ingenious plant breeders and nurturers of biodiversity from time immemorial.
I would like to thank my Ottawa singing friends in the "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments.
I would also like to acknowledge the a capella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 27 years.
And I would like to acknowledge the Boston-based Blue Heron Ensemble for introducing me to the haunting music of Guillaume Dufay, which served as a major inspiration for this piece.
And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.
NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact me ... less