Just released, this demo shows the powerful impact of this half-hour secular oratorio, setting key texts of Thomas Jefferson on themes of liberty, social justice, and religious freedom, including the heart of the Declaration of Independence. Demo files of the choral movements are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Q_LKfQ8OLccV34Cvj_sgZuIsoKpnlIeZ?usp=sharing … along with .pdfs of full score and piano-vocal, which […]
New Recordings
Žibuoklė Martinaitytė’s new choral CD receives high praise
New York –based Lithuanian composer Žibuoklė Martinaitytė is getting acclaim with the new recording of her choir pieces: “These choral works go beyond words… A powerfully compelling, stunningly sung hour of immersive listening to a distinctive and important musical voice.” This is how the BBC Music Magazine praised Martinaitytė’s new album ‘Aletheia‘ and chose it […]
New Choral Piece
“Sun of Righteousness” is crafted for an SATB Chorus, accompanied by Horn in F, Violin I & II, and Cello. This powerful piece was “recorded ‘live’ at Grace Episcopal Church in Minneapolis, MN, under the direction of J. David Moore, conductor, for The First Readings Project.” Embrace the transformative message of this music, as it […]
Looking for a new Mahler song to sing this spring?
There aren’t many Mahler songs available for choirs to sing. Perhaps a college choir might like to tackle this one, a world premiere and a really good challenge awaits: “Ging heut’ morgen über’s Feld”. “Ging heut’ morgen über’s Feld” is one of the happiest tunes that Mahler ever wrote, and he used it again […]
Leading Chamber Choir Musica Viva NY Releases Crimson Roses: Contemporary American Choral Music (Naxos)
featuring a crowning performance by OPERA America’s Hall of Famer mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade PHYSICAL + DIGITAL RELEASE Now Available November 22, 2024 at Naxos.com “Musica Viva NY: sounds of the city…with a commitment to new music and diverse composers, New York City choir Musica Viva NY is paving the way for daring collaborations” – Choir […]
HOLIDAY JOY with JUDITH CLURMAN’S ESSENTIAL VOICES USA
Essential Voices USA, Judith Clurman, Music Director and Conductor, announces the release of HOLIDAY JOY, a new collection of holiday music. The ensemble sings choral works celebrating the light and joy of Chanukah and Christmas. The two Chanukah pieces, “Eight Days of Lights” and “Chanukah Joy and Peace” were written by Judith Clurman and David […]