Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. The episode from Ovid‘s “Metamorphoses” in which Daphne attempts to escape Apollo’s advances by turning into a laurel tree, causing the devastated god to weave a laurel crown in memory of the nymph, has inspired the masterworks of many artists. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, whose famous marble sculpture is housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome, is only one example of this. M…

All Glory Be to God on High. Le choral Allein Gott in der Höh’ sei Ehr se compose d’un cantique de Pâques du Xe siècle, du chant grégorien Gloria in excelsis et du Sanctus in festis duplicibus. L’arrangement réalisé par Jacob de Haan, s’ouvre sur un extrait du Gloria de la Missa Katharina (Messe pour choeur, soprano solo et orchestre d’harmonie composée par Jacob de Haan). Après un bref interlude,…

Les chants dans ce nouveau livre sont prélevées dans le monde entier et comprennent des sélections sacrées et fantaisistes. L'objectif de ces dispositions est de permettre l'instrumentiste l'occasion de donner des éloges et adoration à Dieu par le biais de leurs habiletés musicales. Les titres comprennent : Hark ! The Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night, nous avons trois rois, God Rest Ye Merry Gentl…

Par HIMES WILLIAM. This rousing, jubilant overture mixes five original themes with the well-known doxology Old Hundredth, which is also known as Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow. The hymn is presented in short lyrical, energetic motif fragments, which combine until the complete hymn is presented in the form of a chorale prelude. This is a wonderful and truly uplifting concert work. / Nivea…

Par SCHLEE THOMAS DANIEL. Psalm 128 praises a life devoted to God, but also praises the family. The work strives to depict the bright striding along this path. The images of the text are set to music by various modal reinterpretations of the diatonic scale. The gentle vision of peace, which this psalm suggests, also transforms the musical sounds into lighter nuances./ Répertoire / Voix Haute et Or…

Osterkantate. Par TELEMANN GEORG PHILIPP. This cantata has come down to us, unusually, with two sets of words. Certainly the second, and possibly also the first, is a parody. The first text is clearly intended for Easter, while the second, of a general nature, sings the praises of patience, hope, and trust in God. This extremely effective work, basically heroic in character, might well be performe…

We Will Remember Them: Music For Remembrance is a collection of some of the finest pieces of choral music on the theme of remembrance. We Will Remember Them: Music For Remembrance is suitable for church, cathedral, school, youth and community choirs. It contains music appropriate for Remembrance Sunday services, and beautiful pieces suitable for concerts, memorial and funeral services and other ac…

This text comes from the Dakota people who address God as Grandfather and this a cappella work by Ruth Watson Henderson is prayerful, strong and full of passion. With large, low drum. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Percussions

Capellchor 2. Par SCHUTZ HEINRICH. Concerto for four-part select (solo) choir, two four-part ripieno choirs (ad lib), a three-part solo Violin ensemble, a three-part solo Trombone ensemble and Basso continuo (Cello or Organ). My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. Schutz 's impressive and musically colourful setting of the Magnifcat from 1665 shows the influen…

Operas in three acts Version of the premiere, London 1737. Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. “Charming Berenice” – the Earl of Shaftesbury attended a rehearsal of the opera on 12 May 1737 and went into raptures about this “inexpressible delight”. “Berenice” was premiered at Covent Garden Theatre in London just a few days later on 18 May 1737. “Berenice” is one of the “light” operas and offers a wealth…