Musique classique

Composed in the mid-80s, this mesmerising choral tour de force is Hillborg's most performed work, and has been widely recorded. A study in ever-shifting tone colours, Mouyayoum draws its inspiration f...

Perfect at weddings and church services, this anthem by composer Matthew Martin is a new setting of Set me as a seal upon thy heart , which describes the power of love and the strength of bonds made i...

Stars In Heaven was written for the Choir of Westminster Abbey. This festive work sets a contemporary text by Charles Anthony Silvestri and wonderfully captures the joy of Christ's birth. Vibrant, sty...

Romance of the Epiphany . Scored for mixed voices, this vibrant carol may be accompanied either by organ or piano and double bass. Goodall sets joyful Spanish words by Jose de Valdivielso to a wonderf...

Setting both English and German texts, Sure of the Sky, Sure of the Sun; Des Himmels sicher, der Sonne sicher is a haunting and moving reflection on the futility of war. The 5-minute piece for SATB ch...

Stark and gritty yet always rooted in tonality, Matthews's expressive harmonies bring a potent immediacy to the bitter, disillusioned words of war poet Harold Monro and the two lyrical solos for sopra...

Commissioned for the congregation and choir of St Francis Church, Simon's Town, South Africa, this beautiful choral work by Howard Goodall sets a moving text attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Combi...

This enchanting work for mixed choir sets three Shakespearean texts that delight in the wonders of music and its connection to the natural world. Scenes from Henry VIII, The Merchant of Venice and Cym...

This short and fantastically vital setting of Tennyson for double choir (SSAATTB), Ring Out, Wild Bells was premiered as part of the King's College Cambridge 2012 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.

One of three part-songs Mendelssohn composed for his friends, it was meant to be sung while resting.

The final part-song in the set of three. A charming setting.

Even in this new setting, this part-song has lost none of the charm which so beguiled Mendelssohn's contemporaries.

This beautiful, unique arrangement of the famous air collected by J. S. Bach features an inspiring text which translates as If you are with me and works well in both secular concert and sacred context...

An excellent introduction to the beautiful music by master composer Felix Mendelssohn, this melodious setting about the nightingale (Op.59, No. 4) is the perfect choice for a small high school choir o...

This accessible masterwork setting for young choir may be performed a cappella or accompanied. An excellent selection for contest or festival performances! Performance Time: Approx. 1:10. Discovery Le...

Banchieri's Baroque madrigal was originally composed for SSATB a cappella voices. This new edition for SAB voices has been transposed down a step and includes optional parts for flute, cello and keybo...

One of Palestrina's most famous motets, this is a beautifully reflective anthem with Leavitt's editorial markings enhancing the musicality of the work. Available for SATB a cappella. Performance Time:...

This playful French chanson by di Lasso is delightful! Easily learned and effective in performance! Also includes an English text. Performance Time: Approx. 1:00

This secular collection is a fantastic resource for experiencing the music of the Renaissance. The six well-known and representative works are: April Is in My Mistress' Face (Thomas Morley), Bonjour,...

Hans Leo Hassler (1562-1612) was a prolific German composer who studied in Italy with Andrea Gabrieli. All Lust und Freud is a splendid example of secular German part-song fashioned after the Italian...

This secular English madrigal dances with rhythmic energy and fiery passion! The two soprano parts create an echo effect if separated spatially. Fun!

This secular English madrigal dances with rhythmic energy and fiery passion! The two soprano parts create an echo effect if separated spatially. Fun!

Robert H. Young's setting illuminates the rich beauty of the Dante Rossetti text. The expression is full and deep in both word and music.

This well-known overture to Rossini's opera has been a long-time favorite in King's Singers concerts. From the subdued opening theme in the strings to the rousing full-orchestra close, this instrument...