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A five-movement work featuring texts by Johannes Kepler, John Donne, and the Psalms. Dedicated to Swiss astrophysicist Arnold Benz, a relative of the composer, this work is based on melodic ideas writ...

A choral rendition of Proverbs 22:9.

Madrigals for the Seasons was composed especially for Cappella SF, Ragnar Bohlin, conductor. A Summer's Day is a paean to the glories of summer Images of nature are illuminated, climaxing in the splen...

Madrigals for the Seasons was composed especially for Cappella SF, Ragnar Bohlin, conductor. John Clare's poem Autumn conjures up vivid images of this season: the fading of summer flowers, the colors...

A traditional motet based on Matthew 5:16. The text is in Latin with a brief English statement of the text featured in the soprano solo.

Set on the poem 'Sunset Symphony' by Texas-based author Nathan Brown. Without words, the beginning of Brown's poem consists of a series of ellipses set in an almost pointillistic manner, with pulsatin...

A mournful text by English poet Hartley Coleridge. Dark, somber and rich choral writing.

A moving poem by Tennyson about how the world is constantly changing. The piece begins with a drone in the bass and tenor and gradually builds to include all parts.

A gentle lullaby based on an old Welsh Folk Song with the tune AR HYD Y NOS.

This meditative work uses stunning harmonies and chant-based melody to evoke the text of the adoration of Mary.

The haunting setting from the Donald Nally Contemporary Voices series challenges the singers. A great piece for a resonant performance space.

A work that explores vocal techniques and offers a significant challenge for singers. It is a whimsical text with depth of meaning that is rewarding to the performers and listeners.

Cette œuvre est un hommage émouvant à l'amour qui coule à la fois d'en haut et entre nous tous. Les harmonies luxuriantes et les orchestrations créatives (facultatives) créent une magnifique palette d...

Wanting Memories est l'une des compositions les plus souvent jouées et les plus connues d'Ysaÿe Barnwell. Ses paroles parlent du pouvoir des relations et de la façon dont ces relations forment et faço...

Un autre classique du fondateur de Sweet Honey in the Rock, Ysaÿe Barnwell. Ce morceau est spécialement conçu pour un chœur mixte. Idéal pour enseigner le style a cappella, avec un message qui résonne...