John Axelrod

Diese lebendige Neuinterpretation des traditionellen Kirchenlieds ist ein mitreißendes A-cappella-Arrangement, das die aufsteigende Legato-Melodie mit einer rhythmischen Gesangsbegleitung kombiniert....

With a text by the composer, this work was originally inspired by members of the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto 'friendship through singing'. The lilting vocal lines are subtly underpinned by...

This a cappella setting of evocative words by E. Pauline Johnson is immediately appealing, with its playful, swinging syncopations and dancing scat accompaniment.

In ihrer zweibändigen Orgelimprovisationsschule präsentiert Iris Rieg in sehr kreativer, aber gleichzeitig systematischer Weise eine immense Fülle an Möglichkeiten für eine farbenreiche Harmoniefindun...

Songbird sets an evocative text describing songbirds that spin tunes of gold. The catchy, colourful melody is first presented by tutti voices, and is then woven through the vocal parts, often to scat...

This work was inspired by the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto 'friendship through singing'. The lilting vocal lines are underpinned by a delicate piano part, and the opening performance direct...

Introduced by the children's choir, Quartel's simple and uplifting melody repeats throughout the piece, beautifully coloured by the surrounding parts. The voices offer joyful praise and the rich harmo...

This anthem from the larger work Snow Angel is in two halves. The first section ('God Will Give Orders') is ethereal, until a vibrant figure in the djembe lifts the music into the uplifting second sec...

Dies ist eine wunderschöne Vertonung eines stimmungsvollen Gedichts von Emily Dickinson, das die Hoffnung als Vogel symbolisiert. Quartel bietet aufsteigende melodische Linien, reiche Harmonien und ei...

Sing, my Child sets a joyful text celebrating the beauty found all around us in everyday life. Characterized by tight harmonies and a dynamic percussion line, the buoyant 7/8 metre of the opening driv...

Sanctum is a captivating setting of four movements of the Requiem text, inspired by the landscape of the west coast of Canada. Each movement depicts an aspect of Vancouver Island, exploring landscape...

With a text by Thomas H. Troeger, this deeply expressive piece explores the notion of companionship and resilience through difficult times. The comforting, lyrical melody is set over a bed of rich har...

'Breath of Song' brings together ten exquisite works by contemporary women composers. Compiled and edited by Sarah Quartel, the collection features an eclectic mix of styles and colours, specially sel...

Quartels Bearbeitung des Huronenlieds, das in Anlehnung an seinen Ursprung in "Iesous ahatonnia" umbenannt wurde, enthält neue Texte des wendischen Dichters Andrée Levesque Sioui und lädt Chöre und Pu...

This a cappella setting of evocative words by E. Pauline Johnson is immediately appealing, with its playful, swinging syncopations and dancing scat accompaniment.

This lively reimagining of the traditional hymn is a thrilling a cappella arrangement which pairs the soaring legato melody with a rhythmic vocal accompaniment. Also available in a version for SSA una...

The Parting Glass is a traditional Scottish song, often sung as a farewell at the end of a get-together. Sarah Quartel's arrangement features close harmonies, idiomatic Scotch snap rhythms, and effect...

See the light sets a text by the composer inspired by the Hawaiian story 'The Bowl of Light'. With its uplifting melodies and energetic rhythms, this accessible piece explores the light in each person...

This lively reimagining of the traditional hymn is a thrilling a cappella arrangement which pairs the soaring legato melody with a rhythmic vocal accompaniment. Together, these elements capture both t...

See the light sets a text by the composer inspired by the Hawaiian story 'The Bowl of Light'. With its uplifting melodies and energetic rhythms, this accessible piece explores the light in each person...

In this fast and energetic piece, Quartel sets her own text celebrating the joy of singing. The melody weaves in and out of the texture, supported by dynamic vocal accompaniment and rhythmically drive...

I remember sets a text reflecting on the wonder of the natural world and the people who shape our lives. The stirring melody calls to mind the folksong tradition, and is underpinned by a gently flowin...

This work for upper voices with a text by the composer was inspired by members of the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto 'friendship through singing'. The lilting vocal lines are subtly underpinn...

I remember sets a text reflecting on the wonder of the natural world and the people who shape our lives. The stirring melody calls to mind the folksong tradition, and is underpinned by a gently flowin...