The Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured ...  moreThe Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured by the simple beauty of Patrick’s poem, and the mystery of the first line, “It will be the past.” I loved his vision and thought immediately that I wanted to compose music for this poem. Mystery, joy, wonder. “Heaven” is the winner of choral composition competitions sponsored by both the Manhattan Choral Ensemble and Georgia College. Performed by the Georgia College Max Noah Singers, Dr. Jennifer Flory conducting.  less

Promotional video detailing The Georgia Boy Choir. Video production and editorial by MONUMENTALmedia. For more information regarding The Georgia Boy Choir please visit www.Georgiaboychoir.org

Max Reger: Er ist's; at 10th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf - Round 2 2007 May 27 . www.modfestivals.org DVD and CD available

A film by Phoebe Platman and Georgia Platman celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hackney Singers, a 150-strong community choir based in Hackney, East London.

2013.5.20 北歐音畫夏季音樂會 2 大東文化藝術中心演藝廳 指揮: 科勒.漢肯 Kåre Hanken Nachtlied - Max Reger 夜曲 - 馬克思雷格 雷格（Max Reger, 1873-1916）為德國鋼琴家、管風琴家、指揮家與作曲家，在當時被列為保守派作曲家，非常崇拜巴哈，因此作品深受巴哈的影響。其音樂風格結合了巴洛克時期半音和聲手法與古典時期正規的曲式結構，被認為是十九世紀浪漫主義的承繼者及二十世紀早期現代主義的先驅。 〈夜曲〉的歌詞由十...  more2013.5.20 北歐音畫夏季音樂會 2 大東文化藝術中心演藝廳 指揮: 科勒.漢肯 Kåre Hanken Nachtlied - Max Reger 夜曲 - 馬克思雷格 雷格（Max Reger, 1873-1916）為德國鋼琴家、管風琴家、指揮家與作曲家，在當時被列為保守派作曲家，非常崇拜巴哈，因此作品深受巴哈的影響。其音樂風格結合了巴洛克時期半音和聲手法與古典時期正規的曲式結構，被認為是十九世紀浪漫主義的承繼者及二十世紀早期現代主義的先驅。 〈夜曲〉的歌詞由十六世紀末德國聖詩作家赫伯特所寫，全曲分為三個部分，首先以微弱音量演唱象徵夜晚的來臨與寧靜，世人休息之時仍受到上主的保佑；接著突然轉換力度與情緒，大聲呼求上主的守護，作世人的守護者；最後又回到如開頭一般的寧靜氣氛，世人內心平靜、充滿感恩與信任，並稱頌上主之榮耀。 Nachtlied Die Nacht ist kom-men, Drin wir ruh-en sol-len; Gott walt's, zum Fromennach seim Wohlgefallen, Daß wir uns le-gen In seim Gleit und Se-gen, Der Ruh' zu pfle-gen. Treib, Herr, von uns ferndie unreinen Geister, Halt die Nachtwacht gern,sei selbst unser Schutzherr! Schirm beid Leib und Seel' Unter deine Flügel, send uns dein Engel! Laß uns einschlafenmit gu-ten Gedanen, fröhlich aufwachenund von dir nicht wanken; Laß uns mit Züchten Unser Tun und Dichten Zu deim Preis richten! 夜曲 夜晚來臨，該是我們休息之時； 上主無所不在，以祂的良善美意保佑著我們。 我們躺臥， 在祂不變的祝福之下， 平安永存。 主啊，使我們遠離不淨的靈魂 助我們守夜，做我們的守護者！ 庇蔭我們的軀體和靈魂， ...    less

“Mravalžamier” is the name of a large number of rural and urban table songs from the Republic of Georgia. It means Many happy returns. May God give you long life. Literally: years and epochs of happiness to you. They are sung at feasts or supras as they a...  more“Mravalžamier” is the name of a large number of rural and urban table songs from the Republic of Georgia. It means Many happy returns. May God give you long life. Literally: years and epochs of happiness to you. They are sung at feasts or supras as they are called in Georgian, where participants wish one another health and a long life. This is an urban version. This type of song is sometimes labelled Kutaisian because the town of Kutaisi (in western Georgia) is considered the centre in western urban songs, which are based on European harmony. This concert was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of Singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in the winter are performed at St. Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com For the first time we were joined by the vo...    less

Max Reger: Im Himmelreich; at 10th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf - Concert Dreifaltigkeitskirche Kaufbeuren . www.modfestivals.org DVD and CD available

Max Reger (1873 - 1916): "Requiem" op. 144b (1915) lyrics by Friedrich Hebbel (1813 - 1863) Monteverdichor Würzburg Matthias Beckert (cond.) Recorded on february 13, 2011 at the Neubaukirche, Würzburg, Germany Requiem Seele, vergiß sie nich...  moreMax Reger (1873 - 1916): "Requiem" op. 144b (1915) lyrics by Friedrich Hebbel (1813 - 1863) Monteverdichor Würzburg Matthias Beckert (cond.) Recorded on february 13, 2011 at the Neubaukirche, Würzburg, Germany Requiem Seele, vergiß sie nicht, Seele, vergiß nicht die Toten! Sieh, sie umschweben dich, Schauernd, verlassen, Und in den heiligen Gluten, Die den Armen die Liebe schürt, Atmen sie auf und erwarmen, Und genießen zum letzten Mal Ihr verglimmendes Leben. Seele, vergiß sie nicht, Seele, vergiß nicht die Toten! Sieh, sie umschweben dich, Schauernd, verlassen, Und wenn du dich erkältend Ihnen verschließest, erstarren sie Bis hinein in das Tiefste. Dann ergreift sie der Sturm der Nacht, Dem sie, zusammengekrampft in sich, Trotzten im Schoße der Liebe, Und er jagt sie mit Ungestüm Durch die unendliche Wüste hin, Wo nicht Leben mehr ist, nur Kampf Losgelassener Kräfte Um erneuertes Sein! Seele, vergiß sie nicht, Seele, vergiß nicht die Toten! Requiem Soul, ...    less

"Come to the Woods" by Jake Runestad. Performed by the Georgia State University Singers -- Deanna Joseph, conductor. Commissioned by Conspirare -- Craig Hella Johnson, conductor.

The Georgia Boy Choir singing Going Home by Antonin Dvořák. This performance was recorded on September 19, 2010 at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA. Video production and editorial by MONUMENTALmedia. For more information regarding The...  moreThe Georgia Boy Choir singing Going Home by Antonin Dvořák. This performance was recorded on September 19, 2010 at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA. Video production and editorial by MONUMENTALmedia. For more information regarding The Georgia Boy Choir please visit www.Georgiaboychoir.org