"Da pacem Domine" is dedicated to two of my dear relatives named James. I felt the inspiration to start this piece in the weeks leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which my dear grandfather Jimmy Rain (1895-1974) had serv...  more"Da pacem Domine" is dedicated to two of my dear relatives named James. I felt the inspiration to start this piece in the weeks leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which my dear grandfather Jimmy Rain (1895-1974) had served in the Canadian forces, in one of the most dangerous roles, as a runner in northwestern France. This song honours his memory and the love that he showed me as a boy and a young man growing up. Shortly after starting this piece, I then learned that my dear cousin Jamie Shaw (1959-2019) was gravely ill and with his permission, I have dedicated this piece to him as well. Jamie's courage, good spirit and humour throughout his illness was an inspiration to all of us who knew him. "Da pacem Domine" is a musical search for peace: both external peace, between individuals, groups, societies, nations; and internal peace, to find a restful spot within the soul, amidst the serious tensions and conflicts seemingly inherent in the human stream of existence. It explor...    less

Poem by 17th Century Unitarian minister and poet John Mason, music composed and performed by david W Solomons [aka the dwsChorale]. This particular setting was composed with a small mixed-ability choir in mind, so the voices are mainly in two parts ...  morePoem by 17th Century Unitarian minister and poet John Mason, music composed and performed by david W Solomons [aka the dwsChorale]. This particular setting was composed with a small mixed-ability choir in mind, so the voices are mainly in two parts (men's and women's voices), splitting to four parts (SATB) occasionally, where the words suggest it. The musical style is reminiscent of the 19th century although the piano part does go into 20th century style syncopation at times.  

Coro Cervantes is a unique chamber choir founded by Carlos Aransay. Through its performances and recordings it aims to bring the music of Iberia and Latin America to audiences everywhere. UK performances include the Wigmore Hall, St. Johns, Smith Square...  moreCoro Cervantes is a unique chamber choir founded by Carlos Aransay. Through its performances and recordings it aims to bring the music of Iberia and Latin America to audiences everywhere. UK performances include the Wigmore Hall, St. Johns, Smith Square and the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London. Tours abroad include Russia, Mexico, Spain and The Netherlands. For our highly acclaimed CD's visit Corocervantesshop.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.Corocervantesshop.com  

El Coro "Santa María" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta ADESTE FIDELES armonizado y adaptado por Ricardo Rodríguez Palacios, bajo la dirección de Sergio Asián, durante el XXI Concierto de Navidad, celebrado el 18 de diciembre de 2021, en la Parroquia ...  moreEl Coro "Santa María" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta ADESTE FIDELES armonizado y adaptado por Ricardo Rodríguez Palacios, bajo la dirección de Sergio Asián, durante el XXI Concierto de Navidad, celebrado el 18 de diciembre de 2021, en la Parroquia de San José de Coria del Río (Sevilla) Para más información pueden contactar en: Web Oficial: https://Corosantamaria.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asociacionCorosantamaria Twitter: https://twitter.com/amcsantamaria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Coro_santa_maria/  less

"Let's sing, it's Spring!" is dedicated to my uncle and aunt, James and Daphne Shaw, and their amazing clan, the "Bowen Island Shaws." I have given this song the sub-title: "A Crazy Choral Etude for Rolled Rs and Perfect 5ths." It is meant, no pun inte...  more"Let's sing, it's Spring!" is dedicated to my uncle and aunt, James and Daphne Shaw, and their amazing clan, the "Bowen Island Shaws." I have given this song the sub-title: "A Crazy Choral Etude for Rolled Rs and Perfect 5ths." It is meant, no pun intended, to be a musical lark, great fun for a choir to sing, rolling Rs like crazy, with no holding back. NB: One day I woke up to the realization that I had independently written four choral works, each of which had evoked a different season, and so it seemed natural to group them together into a choral suite that I have called "The Ottawa Four Seasons Suite." "Let's sing, it's Spring!", with its rousing coda section, works perfectly as the closing number of this suite. Also of note, in early 2018, I applied to be a participant at one of the Vancouver Chamber Choir's Interplay workshops funded by the SOCAN Foundation and to my delight I was accepted. "Let's sing, it's Spring!" was one of the pieces that this amazing choir sight read for me on the sp...    less

Brano semplice ma di effetto su Maria.

This is a jazzed-up version by david W Solomons (www.dwsolo.com) of the old 16th Century French tune which was used in G R Woodward's carol "Ding Dong Merrily on High"; it is great fun to sing. It is quite different from the more well-known arrangeme...  moreThis is a jazzed-up version by david W Solomons (www.dwsolo.com) of the old 16th Century French tune which was used in G R Woodward's carol "Ding Dong Merrily on High"; it is great fun to sing. It is quite different from the more well-known arrangement and would make a nice change in a carol concert. The vocal parts here are all performed by Matthew Curtis (www.choraltracks.com) This is the mixed choir version (SAATBB) A version for men's voices is also available at http://www.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-85908_ding_dong_merrily_on_high_for_mixed_choir_or_for_men_s_voices.html#85908  less

Eric Whitacre: Five Hebrew Love Songs (per Coro, violino e pianoforte) Words: Hila Plitmann 1) Temunà 2) Kalá kallá 3) Lárov 4) Éyze shéleg! 5) Rakút Coro dell'Associazione Musicale "G. Rossini" di Sassari Pianoforte: Mariano Meloni - Viol...  moreEric Whitacre: Five Hebrew Love Songs (per Coro, violino e pianoforte) Words: Hila Plitmann 1) Temunà 2) Kalá kallá 3) Lárov 4) Éyze shéleg! 5) Rakút Coro dell'Associazione Musicale "G. Rossini" di Sassari Pianoforte: Mariano Meloni - Violino: davide Soddu - Direttore: Clara Antoniciello. IX Festival Internazionale della Musica Corale "Nella Città dei Gremi" Sassari, 29 Settembre 2012 - Basilica del Sacro Cuore. Eric Whitacre Five Hebrew Love Songs Coro "G. Rossini" Sassari Clara Antoniciello Mariano Meloni davide Soddu Festival Corale Musica Hila Plitmann choir music Temunà Kalá kallá  less

El Coro "Santa María" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta LO, HOW A ROSE E ´ER BLOOMING de Jay Rouse el 17 de diciembre de 2022, durante la celebración del XXII Concierto de Navidad, bajo la dirección de Sergio Asián, acompañados al piano por Óscar Vice...  moreEl Coro "Santa María" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta LO, HOW A ROSE E ´ER BLOOMING de Jay Rouse el 17 de diciembre de 2022, durante la celebración del XXII Concierto de Navidad, bajo la dirección de Sergio Asián, acompañados al piano por Óscar Vicente. 1 Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming From tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse's lineage coming As men of old have sung. It came, a flower bright, Amid the cold of winter When half-gone was the night. 2 Isaiah 'twas foretold it, The Rose I have in mind: With Mary we behold it, The virgin mother kind. To show God's love aright She bore to men a Savior When half-gone was the night.  less

This brand new version of Good King Wenceslas is dedicated to my uncle Duncan Shaw of Vancouver. His "retirement project" - developing his own theory of gravity - has been a huge inspiration in my own compositional journey late in life. Some background...  moreThis brand new version of Good King Wenceslas is dedicated to my uncle Duncan Shaw of Vancouver. His "retirement project" - developing his own theory of gravity - has been a huge inspiration in my own compositional journey late in life. Some background: I have sung the traditional version of Good King Wenceslas since I was a kid. I fell in love with the lyrics and the story, but have always been puzzled by the way it was arranged, in particular the way that the "las" of Wenceslas lands on the downbeat. When I was young, I thought the lyrics were actually "Good King Wences last looked out!" All to say that I got inspired to create a totally different version. I used the 19th century poem by John Mason Neale, but I wanted to create a different "feel" to the story, to take it back in time to its origins in the Middle Ages - hence the medieval feel to much of the piece. I also felt that since the Wenceslas story is all about a journey, a setting in 3/4 time would create a better sense of that feeling, ra...    less