performed by Riga Recording Studio Singers (Latvia) published by Bärenreiter Verlag (BA7413) available at https://www.baerenreiter.com/suche/produkt/?artNo=BA7413

Composed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. The warmth of expression at the words 'Thy...  moreComposed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. The warmth of expression at the words 'Thy mercy, O Lord, held me up' achieves a consummate beauty so characteristic of Bairstow at his most deeply felt. A richly-scored bass solo is a notable characteristic of the work, and the grandeur of the choral writing gives more than a hint of the terrific Easter-tide Anthem 'Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously' that was the next year to follow from the composer's pen. This performance was recorded in Leeds Minster on Sunday 28th April 2013 during the recital of 'Music with Minster connections' sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds, directed by Dr Simon Lindley. The organist is David Houlder and the bass soloist is Quentin Brown. Leeds Minster, formerly Leeds Parish Church, has a long and distinguished musical history. The list of organist...    less

Vocal Cabaret Kansas City Kansas Community College Performing Arts Center March 12th, 2012

Vocal Cabaret Kansas City Kansas Community College Performing Arts Center March 12th, 2013

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Size is in the eye of the beholder. How ‘big’ a Choir is depends on the context of course, but working with a large group of Singers in any ci...

Conductor: Avip Priatna ---------------------------------------------------------- Recorded at St.andrew Catholic Church, New York City. "Eastern Exposure"

Ave maria Cantabile Chamber Singers concert november 2010 N. Dett composer Music Gallery Toronto

Harry - Howe arr. Thorn Meredith Performed by the Abbeydale Singers on their 25th anniversary concert, at St. John's Church, Ranmoor, Sheffield, 16th July 2011. See http://www.abbeydaleSingers.org.uk for more details.

The 07-08 MEHS Chamber Singers perform Kentaro Sato's "Ave Maria." This piece was written by Sato for the group who commissioned the song at the 2008 Golden State Choral Competition where they placed 3rd. Visit their website at www.myspace.com/mehsChoirs

--- Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --- English Translation: God's will be done. (Fiat voluntas Dei.) God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. You created all things with an eternal love, For our greater...  more--- Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --- English Translation: God's will be done. (Fiat voluntas Dei.) God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. You created all things with an eternal love, For our greater good You gave them to us; The bird, our brother, does not sow nor harvest; Though for him to be fed, oh Lord, You provide. A simple lily, a tiny flower, Surpasses the splendor of the great King Solomon. God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. Why must we worry of the things to come? Why so many concerns for our future? God of Providence, Master of the Universe, You give to your children more than is needed. In spite of our fears and despite our misfortunes, In our moments of joy and even in our pains, We implore You, oh Lord, God of Providence, You offer us always Your divine presence. Let us search joyfully for the Kingdom of God, For Love and Justice, for Good, for the Peace of the Lor...    less