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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...

Originally published as part of the Songbird collection As you sing, this is a beautiful and modern setting of a traditional text, popularised by Orlando Gibbons' well-known madrigal 'The silver swan'...

Setting a moving text inspired by Chief Seattle, Quartel appeals for better stewardship of the planet through gentle flowing lines and expansive textures. The melodies are accessible throughout and we...

Originally published as part of the Songbird collection As you sing, this is a thrilling and high-energy piece setting a text by Jennifer Thorp. Young uses body-percussion, sound effects, repeating th...

Michael Higgins's gentle setting of the traditional Gaelic Blessing has a memorable melody, a flowing piano part, and a beautiful, soaring soprano descant in the second verse. Written for the National...

This is a beautiful piece setting an evocative text by Anne Bronte that explores natural imagery on a blustery day and the feelings they inspire. Supported by the piano acccompaniment, Quartel's soari...

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...

Questo brano edificante, che mette in scena la poesia di Christina Rossetti "A Song of Flight", è una celebrazione della libertà, dell'azione e del coraggio. Le sue linee liriche fluenti sono abbinate...

Questo lavoro pacifico e meditativo mette in scena il classico poema di William Butler Yeats, The Lake Isle of Innisfree. Sostenute da un accompagnamento balladico del pianoforte, le linee vocali flue...

La gioiosa interpretazione di Forman del poema di Robert Frost sul rinnovamento e la rinascita ha un ritmo cadenzato in 6/8 e un potente ritornello cadenzato. L'accompagnamento pianistico sostiene le...

Wanderlust riflette sulle amicizie e sul desiderio di esplorare, sia letteralmente che figurativamente. Con un testo di Edna St Vincent Millay, presenta una melodia memorabile e armonie nostalgiche su...

Questa energica e vivace composizione di una poesia di Samuel Ullman esplora i temi della connettività umana e della creatività. Il brano emana positività e ottimismo, con melodie svettanti, contrasti...

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! è un'ambientazione gioiosa ed espressiva del testo del compositore stesso, ispirato alle caratteristiche geografiche di Terranova. Wong impiega frasi gentili, agili schemi ritm...

Above, Beyond, Sing On! è un'ambientazione gioiosa ed espressiva del testo del compositore stesso, ispirato alle caratteristiche geografiche di Terranova. Wong impiega frasi gentili, agili schemi ritm...

Questa è la prima ricostruzione pubblicata del Magnificat & Nunc dimittis di Daniel Roseingrave, segnato per SATB (con versi) e organo, probabilmente composto originariamente per la Cattedrale di Winc...

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 S or SSA and piano or orchestra (1. 2. 2. 2-2. 0. 0. 0-hp-str). Get into the Christmas spirit with Mager's well-crafted setting of If ye would hear the angels sing. The optional orchestral accompa...

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,...

This is an exciting and accessible anthem based on the popular hymn and set in the rhythmic metre of 7/8. The text, written by Charles Wesley, is suitable for services throughout the church's year.

The music is set in ABA format with light and bouncy A sections that surround a lush, slower, lyrical section. This work will deliver a fresh and memorable experience in church services as well as con...