A moving version of SWEET by Manolo Da Rold. The piece is dedicated to the choir “La Stele”; Matteo Valbusa conductor. It is the first part of the triptych Sweet. more information:
New Recordings
Flight Song by Kim André Arnesen – The St. Olaf Choir
Flight Song was written to Anton Armstrong and The St. Olaf Choir. Scores available from earthsongs.
Child of Song by Kim André Arnesen
Child of Song was dedicated to the memory of Stephen Paulus. Premiered by the VocalEssence Ensemble and conductor Philip Brunelle on May 14, 2015 at the 40th anniversary celebration of The American Composers Forum, which Stephen Paulus was the co-founder of. Sheet music available from www.sbmp.com in June, 2015. Words by Euan Tait.
New recordings of Avshalomov lighter choral songs
Award-winning American choral composer David Avshalomov has just posted new demo recordings of 3 choral works on his website, “Flopsy, the Christmas Pup,” (SATB/piano/opt. bass/drums, 5:45) “The Garlic Blessing” (SATB div./piano, 6′), and “Let the Children Play.” (SAB or SSA/piano/opt. flute(s) 4′) They were recorded by First Readings in Minnesota under David Moore, a group I […]
New Eng. song cycle on Brahms’ “Ziegeunerlieder”
It’s with great pleasure I announce the release of the world premiere recording of a new song cycle, “Gypsy Love Songs,” set to the music of Brahms’ fiery, energetic “Zigeunerlieder,” Op. 103 Nos. 1-11 and Op. 112 Nos. 1-4. I’ve taken all 15 numbers, rearranged their order, written all new period-appropriate-style English poems about the […]
ALBION – Drunken Sailor
A quick clip previewed of a new song to us Hope you enjoy – let us know what you think albionchoir.org.uk