There’s news of a new recording, in a different arrangement, of Arnold Schoenberg’s 1938 choral adaptation of “Kol Nidre,” one of the Yom Kippur’s central prayers. Schoenberg himself conducted the 14-minute work’s premiere on Oct. 4, 1938, at the Ambassador Hotel’s Coconut Grove Ballroom, which the Society for Jewish Culture, a liberal congregation also known […]
Molly Malone and Danny boy: free a cappella arrangements
The arrangements of Danny Boy and Molly Malone are ready. You can listen to them on fabioalessi.webs.com. The score are free. In the case you are interested, just follow the instructions on my page. Best Regards Fabio
New CD of Orthodox Choral Music
For those of you who love choral music of the Russian Orthodox Church, there is a new CD that has just been released featuring new Orthodox choral music of Gennady Lapaev and Kurt Sander. The choir, under the direction of Chicao director Peter Jermihov, consists of church singers from across North America who came to […]
Ave Maria – a new setting
I have a new setting of Ave Maria (in Latin) for SATB (with some div in the sopranos and altos) and cello. The choir music is chant-like (very multi-metered) in a homophonic texture and the cello part requires a very good player. I wrote it in memory of a choir member who passed away last year with […]
Wisconsin High School Choir Director Killed in Crash
I regret to inform you that ChoralNet member and Union Grove High School Choir Director Kristin Novaez (Tielens) was killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday. She and her husband Dave struck a vehicle that pulled out from a stop sign. They both were killed. Kristin was a talented and dedicated teacher and member of our […]
Atlanta Sacred Chorale releases new CD: “Awake the Dawn”
Atlanta Sacred Chorale is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new album, entitled “Awake the Dawn.” The early morning hours have inspired many composers, and this newest album from ASC gathers together a trove of choral treasures celebrating the joy of new beginnings and hope for brighter tomorrows. Guest cellist Guang Wang […]