Oostkerk Middelburg 2013 Andantino (Vilvoorde België olv Peter De Waele) Thou Knowest Lord (Henry Purcell) Actually, these words are prescribed for funerals in the Prayer Book of 1662. This was first used at Queen Mary (of William and Mary), but were...  moreOostkerk Middelburg 2013 Andantino (Vilvoorde België olv Peter De Waele) Thou Knowest Lord (Henry Purcell) Actually, these words are prescribed for funerals in the Prayer Book of 1662. This was first used at Queen Mary (of William and Mary), but were also used at Purcell's own funeral and were incorporated, tune and all, inro Croft's setting of the funeral sentences. One of the opening sequences of all Royal Families as the Casket enters the Abbey, including as of late, that of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales and HM, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.  less

Based on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For Know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all gener...  moreBased on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For Know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." Most highly favoured lady, Gloria! 4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say, "Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!"  less

CMEA Unanimous Superior performance Sigh No More Ladies by J. Edmund Hughes & Mary Ellen Loose

Reading Phoenix Choir perform Bogoroditse Devo, a setting of text taken from the Russian Orthodox All-night vigil ceremony. The words are a prayer to Mary, Theotokos Virgin, rejoice, (or: Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos) Mary full of grace, The Lord is ...  moreReading Phoenix Choir perform Bogoroditse Devo, a setting of text taken from the Russian Orthodox All-night vigil ceremony. The words are a prayer to Mary, Theotokos Virgin, rejoice, (or: Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos) Mary full of grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Saviour of our souls. Recorded during the choir's Annual Concert at Reading Concert Hall in January 2013 and conducted by David Crown. 'From the Flames' CD which is available to buy on our website or through digital outlets. www.readingphoenixchoir.com  less

"How Can I Keep from Singing," arr. Gwyneth Walker. Based upon a Quaker hymn. Recorded live on Friday, March 15, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, Pompano Beach, Florida. Performed by the Saint Mary's College Women's Choir and the Concert Choir ensem...  more"How Can I Keep from Singing," arr. Gwyneth Walker. Based upon a Quaker hymn. Recorded live on Friday, March 15, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, Pompano Beach, Florida. Performed by the Saint Mary's College Women's Choir and the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Conductor: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. http://www.saintMarys.edu/music-womens-choir