Gemischter Chor a cappella Noten

John Rutter's rousing drinking song Good Ale, which was originally published as part of his cycle of six choral settings with small orchestra When Icicles Hang, is full of spirit and character. An acc...

Written for the 2016 'Requiem to Cancer' event at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, Now is the Time sets hopeful and inspirational words by Marie Curie. McDowall's setting is optimistic and appealing,...

This short, energetic piece sets words by contemporary hymn-writer Mary Louise Bringle. The text is full of positivity and hope, and Wilberg's use of a 7/8 time signature keeps the verses propelling f...

This is an artfully crafted setting of a beautiful poem by Matthew Meiklejohn. It is rich in contrasting material and many of the text's images are apparent in the music. The violin part contributes m...

A favorite text and tune of singers and listeners alike, this festival hymn is given new life in this upbeat 7/8 setting. The central section is legato and chorale-like, making for a beautiful contras...

This setting of three stanzas from 'For the Fallen' is poignant and atmospheric. A serene refrain for unison voices is interposed between evocatively turbulent passages for SATB choir. The accompanime...

This is a beautiful setting of an English translation of one of Horace's Odes. Varying choral textures, crunchy harmonies, and a rippling piano accompaniment complement the text's imagery of nature an...

More sweet than my refrain is a tender miniature for three-part choir set to the text of a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The motet features on the new Ars Nova Copenhagen recording, 'First Drop' (Cante...

This original suite sets anonymous instructions found in packaging to general household goods, providing amusing and theatrical highlights as well as musical interplay and formal episodes. The three c...

This light-hearted arrangement is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and perfect encore. The familiar tune comes with a modern twist, with a driving rock beat, innovative harmonisations, and playful imitation...

Higgins's arrangement of Away in a manger is beautiful and delicate. The first verse is taken by unison upper voices; the second is a cappella, with a soloist (or small group) on the melody accompanie...

Die Vertonung von Christina Rossettis Gedicht A Song of Flight ist ein ermutigendes Stück, das Freiheit, Tatkraft und Mut feiert. Die fließenden lyrischen Linien sind mit einer unterstützenden und tre...

Dieses friedliche und meditative Werk vertont William Butler Yeats' klassisches Gedicht The Lake Isle of Innisfree. Untermauert von einer balladesken Klavierbegleitung vermitteln die fließenden Gesang...

Formans fröhliche Vertonung von Robert Frosts Gedicht über Erneuerung und Wiedergeburt hat ein beschwingtes 6/8-Tempo und einen kraftvollen Kadenzrefrain. Die unterstützende Klavierbegleitung untermau...

Wanderlust handelt von Freundschaften und dem Wunsch nach Entdeckungen, sowohl im wörtlichen als auch im übertragenen Sinne. Der Text von Edna St. Vincent Millay enthält eine einprägsame Melodie und n...

Diese schwungvolle, energiegeladene Vertonung eines Gedichts von Samuel Ullman erforscht die Themen der menschlichen Verbundenheit und Kreativität. Das Stück strahlt Positivität und Optimismus aus, mi...

The patron saint of music is honoured in Cecilia McDowall's exuberant setting of Kate Wakeling's lyrics based on 'The Life of Saint Cecilia' in Jacobus de Voragine's 1275 The Golden Legend or Lives Of...

Above, Beyond, Sing On! ist eine fröhliche und ausdrucksstarke Vertonung des eigenen Textes des Komponisten, inspiriert von geografischen Merkmalen Neufundlands. Mit sanften Phrasen, flinken rhythmisc...

Dies ist die erste veröffentlichte Rekonstruktion von Daniel Roseingraves Magnificat & Nunc dimittis für SATB (mit Strophen) und Orgel, das wahrscheinlich ursprünglich in den 1680er Jahren für die Kat...

The memorable melody in this engaging anthem has a slightly modal sound. The first half of the work is mainly sung in unison, and the second breaks into joyful divisi. Destined to be enjoyed throught...

Wilberg sets the Eleanor Farjeon text to the traditional Gaelic melody in 9/8 meter. Against a lightly bouncing accompaniment, the women and men alternate singing in unison, until they join in verse t...

For SATB and piano four hands or orchestra - 3 fl, 2 hn, perc, hp, and str - This setting of a traditional Irish melody captivates audiences, especially in the second verse when the men carry the melo...

For SATB and organ or chamber orchestra - 4 hn, glk, perc, org, hp, and str - This delightful setting of the French carol is perfectly suited to open a service or concert with its spirited choral part...

A wonderful processional, Wilberg's Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella is a joyful carol. A catchy, brightly articulated countermelody distinguishes this from other settings. The women sing alone, then...

A stirring hymn, important to the Mormon religion but suitable for all denominations, conveys a spirit of faith and praise despite difficult times. This text is originally written by William Clayton,...