There is a new setting of the Magnificat, by Richard Toensing, for four-part women’s choir and harp. It is a unique blend of the Christian East and West traditions and a wonderful alternative to Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Listen to the Magnificat, performed by In Mulieribus, http://www.inmulieribus.org. Magnificat, Richard Toensing, Part 1, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSWlz4vfvpU Magnificat, Richard Toensing, Part 2, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLSf9PPGsQ8 From […]
Only Men Aloud get their own TV series
THEY won the hearts of the nation when they were voted Britain’s favourite choir on a reality TV programme. Now Only Men Aloud have landed their own prime-time series. And as well as showcasing the musical talents of the Cardiff-based choir, it sounds like it includes plenty of capers too. “I wanted […]
New Year Blessing release
Wayland Rogers is happy to announce the publication of his “New Year Blessing” by Boosey and Hawkes. CME Holiday Lights Series: Holiday Lights Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes SATB Composer: Wayland Rogers Based on an Irish blessing, this one-minute work may be performed in a variety of ways: SATB, as a solo, with […]
Exuberant choral music prof’s baton quiet
By KYLE MUNSON • November 7, 2010 Cedar Rapids, Ia. — Coe College senior Janet Stone’s mellifluous soprano rang out Thursday with the aria “Ah! I Want to Live” from Charles Gounod’s 19th century French opera version of “Romeo and Juliet.” The song’s youthful joy belies how we all know Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy ends: the […]
“Noël Nouvelet”/”The First Noël” medley/fantasy
Now available from Ken Malucelli via Prince/SF Publications, ASCAP: “Noël Nouvelet”/”The First Noël” medley/fantasy. Melodies intertwine; multiple tempo and key changes. Challenging. Available in several formats: SATB a cappella SATB + piano four hands (being premiered by P-S-F-S in Bay Area concerts, Dec 3-5, 2010) SATB + piano foiur hands + French horn SATB […]
New “Rise Up, Shepherd” and “Go Tell It” fantasies
Now available from Ken Malucelli, via Prince/SF Publications, ASCAP: “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow” Tenor solo over 7-part male a cappella backs. Varying rhythms, including serene chord clusters and 5/4 jazz. Challenging. Premiered by San Francisco Bay Area men’s vocal group, Musaic. “Go Tell It on the Mountain” SSAATTBB a cappella, many mood […]