Girls Choir Recordings
Denmark, Canada, Sweden, Norway, and across the U.S., from San Francisco to Washington, DC girl's choirs are singing beautiful music everywhere. And they're singing it all - from contemporary classical, jazz, to Americana, sacred and folk. The talents of these children and their directors are inspirational; every choral music library should have a selection of treble choir titles and these are some of the best.
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Ave Maria - Franz Biebl Laudate pueri - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Ave maria - Johannes Brahms Regnum mundi - Jean Lheritier Laudate - Rudi Tas Hervadaskor - Emil Petrovics Cantate Domino - Levente Gyongyosi Daemon irrepit callidus - Gyorgy Orban Chi d'amor sente - Traditional hungarian folksong Oktobernek elsejen - Traditional hungarian folksong Villo - Zoltan Kodaly Sarkozi karikazo - Jozsef Karai Bon jour mon coeur - Orlandus lassus Vous perdez tante de me - Sermizy / Marot Musica - Jacobus Gallus Es ist ein Ros entsprungen - Michael Praetorius Pastime with good company - Henry VIII Deep River - Traditional spiritual |
If our daughter was interested in becoming a fine choral musician, and money was no object, we would without hesitation send her to the Kodaly Zoltan Special Music Elementary and Grammar School, Music School and Conservatory in Kecskemet, Hungary. There, language and cultural obstacles aside, we would expect director Laszlo Duranyik to work his magic, either in his Miraculum Children's Choir, to which we just gave a rave review, or in the smaller Aurin Girls' Choir, comprised of selected girls over 14 who were previously members of Miraculum, seen here posing confidently on a stairway in the liner notes. We can tell from the first strains of Biebl's "Ave Maria" how good this choir is, and each singer individually. 18 cuts, a lot of classical sacred material such as "Mendelssohn-Bartholdy's "Laudate pueri," Brahms' "Ave Maria," Gyongyosi's "Cantate domino" and others. Traditional Hungarian folksongs "Sir a kisgalambom" and "Oktobernek elsejen,' Hungarian master Zoltan Kodaly's "Chi d'amor sente" and "Villo," Jozsef Karai's "Sarkozi karikazo," and bonus tracks "Musica" by Jacobus Gallus, Praetorius' "Es is ein Ros entsprungen" and the traditional spiritual "Deep River" are among our favorites. Every piece here is stunning, inspiring and exquisite!
Listen to "Daemon irrepit callidus" in Real Audio.
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A Question To A Child's Question - Timothy Strang Welcome Carol - Richard Gordon-Smith Winds Through The Olive Trees - Michael Neaum Oce In Royal David's City - Howard Helvey I See The Lovee Of God In Every River - David Ouchterlony Dear Lord And Savior - K.K. Davis The Dream Seller - E. Markham Lee The Song Of The Music Makers - Martin Shaw We Will Sing For Joy - Helenclair Lowe Arcady - E. Markham Lee The Skylark - Eric H. Thiman April's A Lovely Lady - Thomas F. Dunhill The Trout (Die Forelle) - Schubert Marie's Wedding - Hugh Robertson The Owl And The Pussycat - Nancy Telfer The Bonnie Blue Eyed Sailor - Thomas F. Dunhill Badgers And HedgeHogs - Andrew Carter Hey Diddle Diddle - HAl Hopson The Man From Okerboker - James Whicher Hand Me Down My Siler Trumpet - Jean Ashworth-Bartle Cool Under Fire - Valerie MacKenzie |
Founder and Conductor Elaine Quilichini's excellent Calgary Girls Chorus—Viva, for singers in grades two to six, present their debut CD of 21 songs, and it's touching and impressive from the first tune, the title tune by Timothy Strang. Spiritual music like "Once in Royal David's City," "I See the Love of God in Every River" by David Ouchterlony, Handel's "Dear Lord and Savior" and "Hand me down my silver trumpet;" upbeat songs like "Welcome Carol," "The Song of the Music Makers," "We Will Sing for Joy," Eric Thiman's "The Skylark," Thomas Dunhill's "April's a Lovely Lady" and Franz Schubert's "The Trout;" children's music like "The Owl and the Pussycat," "Badgers and Hedgehogs" and "Hey Diddle Diddle," and folk tunes like "Marie's Wedding, "The Bonny Blue-Eyed Sailor" and "The Man from Okerboker" all contribute to this feel-good, enjoyable collection.
| 8656 CD $15.95 |
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Je Ne L'O Se Dire Come Let Us All This Day Schafe Konnen Jesu Meine Freude The Lord Is My Shepherd Guten Abend Velvet Shoes A litany Os Justi Rise Up my Love And God Shall Wipe Away All Tears Angels Are Everywhere The Blooming Bright Star Of Belle Isle She's Like The Swallow Shule Agra The Drinaun Donn Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye! I Am In Love, I Dare Not Own It O can Ye Sew Cushions? Vem Kan Segla Forutan Vind? Are You Sleeping, Brother John? Niska banja Old MacDoodle Had A Band Feel Good When I Sing |
The award-winning Calgary Girls Choir, formed of students attending the Canadian Choral Music School and members of the Calgary community, includes girls and young women from 5 to 19 years old. "Collection" is a lively group of 25 songs, from the masters (Bach's "Come Let Us All This Day," "Schafe Konnen Sicher Weiden" and "Jesu Meine Freude;" Schubert's "The Lord Is My Shepherd" and Brahms' "Guten Abend"), and contemporary composers (Randall Thompson's "Velvet Shoes," Eleanor Daley's "Os Justi" and "Rise Up My Love," and Daniel Pinkham's "Angels are Everywhere") to folk tunes (Canadian folksong "She's Like the Swallow," "The Blooming Bright Star of Belle Isle," the Irish folktunes "Shule Agra" and "Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye!", and the Appalachian folktune "I Am In Love, I Dare Not Own It"), gospel ("Feel Good") and even jazz ("When I Sing"). A lovely, mostly lightly accompanied Collection by the spirited, talented CGC.
| 7719 CD $15.98 |
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Conductor Elaine Quilichini leads her talented singers in a lightly accompanied, spirited Christmas collection. The selection of 20 songs begins with the 8-parts of Derek Holman's eclectic masterpiece, "Sir Christemas," and continues in the same vein with David Willcocks' dissonant "Psalm 150," Eric Thiman's dreamy "Spindrift," a pair by Bach, "Wir eilen mit schwachen" and "Domine Deus," a moody pair by Imant Raminsh, "Psalm 23" and "Vestigia," and the moving "Bashana Habah'ah" by Nurit Hirsh. A lovely, very different Christmas collection by one of Canada's great girls choirs!
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Elaine Quilichini directs the elite "Brava," finest of 5 performing choirs within the CGC, in this dramatically beautiful Christmas collection, accompanied by pianos, percussion, violin and cello. This CD was recorded in 2003, after which the Choir performed in the Choral Peace Concert at Carnegie Hall in NYC. 23 songs, beginning with 7 by Salvator Mundi "Make We Merry," "Mirabile Mysterium," "Be we Merry in this Feast," "Lullay," "Susani," "Christie, Redemptor Omnium," and the lively, joyous "Welcome Yule." Other favorites are "Mary's Cradle Song," El Cant des Ocells," the French songs "Venez, divin Messie," "Il est ne, le divin enfant," "Dans cette etable" and "On ne creaint plus dans l'univers," "The Holly and The Ivy," "A Carol of Peace," "Bashana Habah'ah" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." A sweet, memorable collection that will fill you and yours with joy and Christmas spirit! Complete lyrics on the nice liner notes. Listen to "In Dulci Jubili" in Real Audio.
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Artistic Director Elaine Quilichini founded the Calgary Girls Choir in 1995, an award-winning community choir known for its outstanding performance of a wide variety of musical styles and challenging repertoire. The Choir offers five programs for girls and young women, of which two, "Allegra," a preparatory choir for girls ages 6 to 11 years, and "Brava," winner of many provincial and national music awards. 15 Christmas songs, all accompanied by light piano, beginning with the title cut, a medley of the "7 Joys," including "This Is The Truth," "Din, Don! Merrily on High," "Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine," "Patapan," "Fum, fum, fum!" and others; Schubert's "Ave Maria," "Once In Royal David's City," the Czech folksong "Zither Carol," "Al Shlosha D'Varim," the lovely "Candles, Candles," "The Carol of the Rose," "Apple-Tree Wassail," and standard carols "Fa La, La, La, La" and "Silent Night," "A Celtic Blessing" and others. A lovely Christmas winner from one of Canada's most talented and beloved children's choirs. Listen to "Joy Of Mary" in Real Audio.
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Gaudete, Christus est natus (trad. Medieval) My Lord, what a morning (Spiritual) The Nightingale – Thomas Weelkes, arr. Henry Leslie Gaude Mater Polonia (Polish, 13th century) Sanctus (Petite Messe Sainte Cecile) – Charles Gounod Didn't it Rain! (Spiritual) Allelujah! (German, 16th century) Quando corpus: Amen (Stabat Mater) – Giovanni Pergolesi Cantique de Jean Racine – Gabriel Faure Songs from a Bare Mountain – Nigel Osborne Pie Jesu (Requiem) – Andrew Lloyd Webber Calino custore me Sakura (trad. Japanese) Standchen, Op. 135 – Franz Schubert Danny Boy (trad. Irish) John's gone to Hilo (trad. English) The Water of Tyne (trad. English) Der Wasserman – Robert Schumann Dancing Song – Zoltan Kodaly Dance to your Daddy (trad. English) A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square – Manning Sherwin Leka Nosht – Parashkev Hadjiev |
This disc by this exemplary girls' chorus is an assortment of songs from around the world, from traditional folk music to works by composers such as Pergolesi, Schubert and Lloyd-Webber to spirituals. Many of the songs were arranged for Cantamus by their accompanist Michael Neaum. The chorus shows great skill in their mastery of a wide variety of styles and languages. This recording showcases pieces under the topics of Morning Joy, Meditation, Love's Delights, Love's Lament, Dancing and Goodnight. This CD features "Songs from a Bare Mountain" by Nigel Osborne, which was commissioned by Cantamus.
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Michael Neaum's arrangements number over 150. His work is lauded by choirs for being singable. He brings out the color and flavor found with in the conventional harmonic idiom and adds unexpected nuances. In addition to arranging, he is the accompanist for Cantamus. On this recording the world renowned girls' chorus sings Neaum's accompanied and a cappella arrangements of folk songs, spirituals, madrigals, Victorian songs and popular ballads from the twentieth century. Neaum's arrangements are wonderfully sung by this exceptional chorus.
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This Is The Day Which The Lord Hath Made Tell Ye The Daughter Of Sion Ave Maria Make A Joyful Noise O Queen Of Heaven Rejoice Blessed are They That Heareth Singing Unto The Lord The Sermon On The Mount Owe No Man Anything I Have Heard Thee Sing O ye Heavens My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord Hodie Christus Natus Est Now Thank Ye All Our God O Clap Your Hands All Ye People I Am The Bread Of Life We Will Walk In The Name Of The Lord |
Highly regarded throughout Europe this top-notch girls choir has been delighting audiences and critics for several decades and this recording shows why they have garnered such acclaim. Singing a news selection of Danish compositions this recording shows the versitilty and talents of director Claus Vestergaard Jensen.
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Gott ist Mein Hirt Turot Eszika A Ciganny Lauliku Lapsepoli Meie Elu Sinu Aknal Tuvid Etuudid Helilaadides Kevad Udu Kulm Lumi Poud Tuul Vihm Kiigelaulud Kitsas Kiik Meri Kiige All Kiigel Kartlik Ounapuu Augismaastikud Tuul Konnumaa Kohal Kulm Sugisoo Kanarbik Ei Saa Mitte Vaiki Olla Laulu Lopetus Bow Down Thine Ear, O Lord Pueri Herbraeoreum Go Down Moses It Was a Lover and his Lass Kodulaul Ring on Tais I Feel Pretty Ohe Oos I Don't Know How to Love Him Keskoo |
Music Studio of Estonian Television Children's Programs was founded in 1990 by Eve Viilup, conducted by Aarne Saluveer. Today there are 22 young girls between the ages of 14 to 19 in the Girls' Choir. Their repertoire consists of classical and modern choir music, sacred music, folk music accompanied by dance movements and modern pop-jazz music programs. The ETGC has covered itself with acclaim, medals and awards from international contests and festivals, and appeared in prestigious venues, most recently they were the toast of the 2003 American Choral Director's Association Convention in New York City. There are 37 stunningly beautiful mostly a cappella (some piano accompanied, some with light orchestra) songs on "Ring," mostly sung in Estonian, but a handful in German, Hungarian and English: "Bow Down Thine Ear O Lord" by Hovland, the spiritual "Go Down Moses," Thomas Morley's "It Was A Lover and His Lass," Leonard Bernstein's "I Feel Pretty," and Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice's "I Don't Know How to Love Him."
| 6859 CD $14.98 |
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Varmlandsvisan (Trad arr. Jan-Ake Hillerud) To Be Sung on the Water (Samuel Barber) Kadrilaulud (Veljo Tomis) Ave Maria (Michael Head) Sanctus (Andre Caplet) Jaakobin Pojat (Pekka Kostiainen) Hotaru Koi (Ro Ogura) Aglepta (Arne Mellnas) Magos A Rutafa (Lajos Bardos) Ave Maria (Gustav Holst) O Come, Let Us Sin (Egil Hovland) Ave Verum Corpus (Imant Raminsh) Salve Regina (Javi Busto) Punkosdolo (Zoltan Kodaly) |
The Stockholm Singing Classes, now known as the Adolf Fredrik Music Classes, were started in Sweden in 1939 by Hugo Hammarstrom to give vocally talented children a chance to develop their talent free of charge. This idea remains the same today, for 1,000 pupils aged 11-16. There are two official choirs, the Boy's Choir and the 46-strong Girl's Choir, which was founded in 1971 by Bo Johansson, and for many years it has been ranked as one of the foremost in the world. Included on "Cantemus 2" are 14 little-known choral pieces from the Int. Federation for Choral Music, all sung in their original languages, of which there are 10 in this recording. Samuel Barber's "To Be Sung On The Water," Michael Head's "Ave Maria," Andre Caplet's "Sanctus," Ro Ogura's "Hotaru Koi," Lajos Bardos' "Magos A Rutafa," Egil Hovland's "O Come, Let Us Sing," and Javi Busto's "Salve Regina" are particularly lovely. The sweet, soaring voices of the Choir shine on some excellent little-known music!
Listen to Hotaru Koi and Varmlandsvisan in Real Audio.
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Letania Villancico Mexicano Tarara Tarara Qui Yo Soy Anton Por el Valle de Rosas Navidad Guadalupana El Tilingo Lingo Navideno El Cha Cha Cha de la Navidad A la Media Noche Pastores a Belen Los Tres Reyes Magos Vamos Todos de Pachanga Velo que Bonito No Se Nino Hermoso Ay Si, Ay No Noche Buena Paraguaya Villancico Negro Festejo de navidad Boas Festas Bonus Track: Festejo de navidad - a Capella |
This album is a special collection of rare Christmas songs and arrangements from all over Latin America, including traditional and recent renditions of tunes and melodies from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic. These songs are performed by Harmonies, a girls choral group based in Los Angeles, comprised of girls ages 8 through 18 under the musical direction of Orchestral and Choral Conductor Maestro Antonio Espinal, founder of the choir.
Listen to Por el Valle de Rosas in Real Audio.
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O Come, Let Us Sing (Howland) Lyrie Eleison (Rodseth) Gloria (Bojesen) Kaerlighed Som til Et Billed Pater Noster Gud, Lad Os Leve Af Dit Ord Mary's Song (Nystedt) Sancta Maria I Am My Brothers Keeper Aere Til Dig, Kristus Ave Maria I Am My Beautiful Keeper Fader Vor |
Formed in 1980 this top-notch Danish girlchoir, directed for over 25 years by Jan Ole Mortensen, has won many awards, toured world-wide and performs frequently on Danish National Radio. The recordings here are all originals by living Danish composers such as Michael Bojesen, Knut Nystedt and Egil Hovland and are excellent proof of why contemporary Danish choral music is held in such high regard throughout Europe.
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Den blå anemone, by the Klarup Girls Choir, features a mix of a cappella and accompanied songs and arrangements by the Danish composer John Høybye. A lecturer in conducting and composition, Høybye is a proponent of choral singing for the development of children. The songs on this CD range from popular Danish tunes to newly composed melodies. In common, they all have more modern harmonies. In addition, they have been chosen to reflect the four seasons. These songs are beautifully sung by this celebrated group.
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O Come Let Us Sing - Hovland Mary Speaks - Gawthrop Alleluia - Thompson Laetamini Et Exultate - Banchieri Angelus Ad Pastores - Cesis Maria Magdelena Et Altera Maria - Cesis A Young Nun Singing - Larsen Natus Est Emmanuel: A Glee Of Angels At The Birth - Larsen Jack's Valentine - Larsen The Bike et Loose - Hill Now I Become Myself - Walker Love Is A Rain Of Diamonds - Walker Ubi Caritas - Daley What Sweeter Music - Daley Canticle To The Spirit - Daley Fruits Of The Selfless Heart - Atkinson View Me Lord A Work Of Time - Berkey Come And Behold Were You There |
Pike Kor, whose name honors the Norwegian heritage of the college, was established at Luther in 1981. It is comprised of 100 first-year women, selected each fall by audition, who perform a primarily sacred repertoire with a wide range of works composed for women’s voices. Directed by Sandra Peter the choir continues the tradition of one of the nation's finest female choirs. This CD, their first, includes several new works by Libby Larsen, including “Natus est Emmanuel,” commissioned for “Christmas at Luther College”, and “A Young Nun, Singing” premiered by Pike Kor in 2005. Convent motets by Sulpitia Cesis and pieces by Edie Hill, Gwyneth Walker and Eleanor Daley are also featured. Much of the repertoire Pike Kor has performed in recent years has either been composed by women, set to texts by women, or centers around themes related to women. A highly recommended recording.
| 8609 CD $15.98 |
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Inscription of Hope Nigra Sum Adonai Ro'i The Butterfly On A Sunny Evening Birdsong Bashana Haba'Ah Hava Nagila Sure on this Shining Night Precious Lord, Take My Hand Hymn To Freedom African Celebration I'm Going Up Yonder Light One Candle |
Over 100 members of the Girlchoir, directed by Rebecca Rottsolk, bring together this concert of songs and simple, elegant texts that celebrate the resiliency of the human spirit against great adversity. The essence of the CD comes from the first song, the words taken from a cellar wall where Jews were hiding from the Nazis in WWII: "I believe in the sun even when it is not shining... and I believe in God even when God is silent." There are 3 songs from "I Never Saw Another Butterfly," a musical memorial to the 15,000 children who passed through the town of Teresienstadt on their way to Auschwitz. 14 songs, all lightly accompanied, that touch the heart from these talented young voices!
Listen to "Inscription of Hope" or "African Celebration"
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Sing Dem Herrn Behold Man O Regem Caeli Praise Him! Salvation Is Created Laudamus E'en So Lord Jesus Quickly Come God Is My Rock The Tabernacle Of God Is With Heaven The Creation Ride The Chariot Selections From The Student Prince Song For Today She Is My Slender Small Love Let No Man Despise Thy Youth Polly Von Widerspruch The Long Day Closes From Boston Harbor Blue World Fiddler's Fare Kiss The Girl Red Head |
This 2-CD set features the four Girlchoirs, the Premier Choir, Intermezzo Choir, Debut Choir and Encore Singers in 24 pieces on the first CD, and 14 on the 2nd CD. All pieces are accompanied, by piano, organ, percussion, string quartet and by other instruments. Ably conducted by Roberta Jackson and Debra Burgess, The last 7 selections on the first CD are a "best of" from the Girlchoir's founding in 1989 to 2004 and include a pair of commissioned songs, "Deep Peace, A Gaelic Blessing" and "Spero" (Hope), both written by PSG alumnus Amy C. Burgess. 7 of the pieces on the first CD are sacred Christian pieces, such as Bach's "Christe Eleison from Mass in B Minor" and Rupert Long's "Sanctus from Mass For Many Nations." The Moses-Hogan arranged spiritual "Ride on King Jesus" and his "Music Down In My Soul," Steven Hatfield's "Over the Hills," Gwenyth Walker's "How Can I Keep From Singing" and Lee Kesselman's commission, "Tsvey Taybelekh" (The Two Doves), are particularly fine. Also fine are four movements from Benjamin Britten's "The Little Sweep" from "Lets Make an Opera." A generous, finely-crafted collection from the talented Portland Symphonic Girlchoir.
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A performance-based music education for girls ages 6 to 18 who love to sing, the 45-strong PSGC was founded in 1989 by Master choral teacher Roberta Jackson, and has performed locally, nationally and internationally to acclaim. "Our Hearts" contains 23 of the Girlchoir's best, highlighting a varied repertoire: 6 songs that were commissions and premiered by the group, 4 World music, 3 Jazz and Swing, 7 old and new Classics, and finishing with 3 Gospel tunes. Most songs are piano or organ accompanied, some with flute and percussion. Some of our favorites are Stephen Hatfield's lilting a cappella "Colcannon," and his accompanied "Camino Caminante" and "Living in a Holy City." "J'entends le moulin," the Kirby Shaw arranged "The Birth of the Blues," Michael Haydn's "Dixit Dominus," Andrew Carter's "Badgers and Hedgehogs from Bless the Lord," and the Gospel tune "City Called Heaven." Powerful material, beautifully and freshly sung by the talented PSGC!
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Roberta Q. Jackson directs the over 100 strong PSG, accompanied by the Portland Youth Philharmonic. This is a Christmas CD, and there are 21 songs in celebration of Christmas, from sacred (Galuppi’s "Dixit Dominus (Psalm 110) Movements, I, II, II") to pop (Elliot’s "Jingle Bell Swing"). There are actually 2 choirs here, the Premier Choir of over 100 voices, and the Debut Choir of about 90, and when they sing together on something like "Silver Bells," it’s pretty impressive. An excellent Christmas CD, for yourself to enjoy every Christmas, or to give to a loved one.
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Vivios Voco - Szymko A Hope Carol - Conte Echo - La Rocca Nada Te Turbe - Szymko I Shall Keep Singing - Holmes The Womanly Song Of God - Larsen Sunshine and Clouds Sing Me To Heaven - Gawthrop Anne Frank: A Living Voice - Haugen Hebrew Rounds For Peace |
Beginning in 2004 with their desire to record "Anne Frank, A Living Voice," written for Chorissima's 25th Anniversary, "Voices" is the result of their search for work by women writers like Frank, who were longing for change in their situations. Joan Szymko's powerful "Vivos Voco" and "Nada Te Turbe" (with text by St. Teresa of Avila (1515-82), "A Hope Carol," and "Echo," which feature wonderful poems by Christina Rossetti (1830-94), and "I Shall Keep Singing," with text by Emily Dickinson, are fine examples. Libby Larsen's "The Womanly Song of God" and "Sing Me to Heaven," with text by Jane Griner, lead us into the lovely, haunting 7-part "Anne Frank, A Living Voice," which touches and moves us on many levels. "Hebrew Rounds for Peace" is an apt choice for the final tune. Light accompaniment throughout, and extensive, colorful liner notes. "Voices" is another beautiful, powerful, well-chosen collection by Susan McMane's talented San Francisco Girls Chorus.
Listen to "Sunshine and Clouds" in Real Audio
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Founded in 1978, the San Francisco Girls Chorus, for girls 11-16, conducted by Sharon J. Paul, has established an international reputation through appearances at concerts,festivals and competitions, and radio programs such as NPR. Technically, this CD is by Chorissima, the 41-strong acclaimed concert and touring ensemble of the SFGC. This is a powerful, impressive, internationally-flavored CD of 17 songs most lightly accompanied, from David Brunner’s "Yo Le Canto Todo El Dia," and Pablo Casals’ "Nigra Sum," to the Mexican folk song "Las Amarillas." The beautiful, extensive liner notes have all the words. Marvelous!
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The San Francisco Girls Chorus, conducted by Sharon J. Paul, was founded in 1978. The 11 to 16 years old, 45-strong chorus has established an international reputation through appearances at concerts, festivals and competitions, and radio programs such as NPR. Subtitled "Songs Of The 20th Century," is from 20th century composers such as Charles Davidson, who put the poetry and artwork of young Holocaust victims into "I Never Saw Another Butterfly," the first 9 songs of this CD. Then come works by Grau, Pablo Casals, Ernst Krenek, Virgil Thompson, Arne Mellnas, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Judith Shatin and Laszlo Halmos, all sung by the girls’ beautiful soprano voices. Dwight Okamura accompanies on piano and Todd Manley on percussion. Listen to "In Paradisium" or "Tavaszi Kantata"
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The 11 to 16 years old members of San Francisco Girls Chorus, led by conductor Sharon J. Paul, have established an international reputation, since their founding in 1978, through appearances at concerts,festivals and competitions, and radio programs such as NPR. This is actually Chorissima, the 41-member concert and touring ensemble of the Chorus, and this is a tour-de-force CD of 17th century Italian sacred music. The angelic voices perform 32 classic, soaring songs by such composers as Vivaldi, Porta, Porpora and Brusa. Accompanied by various strings, oboe, trumpet and organ. Beautiful!
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TThe outstanding San Francisco Girls Chorus sings some of the most treasured carols and contemporary Christmas music. An exciting program, this recording includes Michael Haydn's "Magnificat" for chorus and orchestra, "Fum, Fum, Fum!" arranged for chorus and harp by Kirke Mechem as well as a beautiful interpretation of "O frondens virga," by Hildegard von Bingen. This CD features performances by Chorissima and the smaller chamber ensemble Virtuose. Led by Susan McMane, this recording is a gift of song for the holidays.he San Francisco Girls Chorus, conducted by Sharon J. Paul, was founded in 1978. The 11 to 16 years old, 45-strong chorus has established an international reputation through appearances at concerts, festivals and competitions, and radio programs such as NPR. Subtitled "Songs Of The 20th Century," is from 20th century composers such as Charles Davidson, who put the poetry and artwork of young Holocaust victims into "I Never Saw Another Butterfly," the first 9 songs of this CD. Then come works by Grau, Pablo Casals, Ernst Krenek, Virgil Thompson, Arne Mellnas, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Judith Shatin and Laszlo Halmos, all sung by the girls’ beautiful soprano voices. Dwight Okamura accompanies on piano and Todd Manley on percussion. Listen to "How Far Is It To Bethlehem?" in Real Audio.
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The Sandefjord Girls' Choir of Norway has received many awards from around the world and are another choir which amply demonstrates the high quality we have come to expect from Scandenavian choirs. On their CD Halleluja, they sing a wide variety of sacred pieces from Handel to Dvorak and are accompanied on organ by Arne Rodvelt Olsen.
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The Pelican - Thompson Ave Verum - Dienes Zapad Slunce - Smetana Suscepit Israel - Wright Wie Lieblich Sind Deine Wohnungen - Rheinberger Ave Maria - Gustav Holst Laudi Alla Vergine MariavVerdi Bow Down Thine Ear - Hovland Rise Up My Love My Fair One - Raminish Nunc DimittisvBerkey Vier GesangevBrahms Suo Gan - Morgan Choose Something Like A Star - Thompson |
Seattle is well-known for the vibrancy of its homegrown music. Seattle Girls' Choir's newest CD, 'Mosaic' adds to the richness of the region's musical heritage. 'Mosaic' blends sacred and secular pieces sung in the soaring treble choral style for which the choir is famous. The CD has been released in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Seattle Girls' Choir. 'Mosaic' is a compilation of the choir's all-time favorite classical vocal music that has been sung on tours and at music festivals spanning the United States to some of the great cathedrals of Europe. Some great sacred pieces included are 'Rise Up, My Love, My Fair One,' 'The Song of Solomon,' and the always stirring double choir 'Ave Maria,' by Gustav Holst. Memorable secular pieces included are 'Vier Gesange' by Brahms and Randall Thompson's moving 'Choose Something Like a Star.' Also, another fine recording included is Jackson Berkey's 'Nunc Dimittis.' Berkey's outstanding treble music served as the inspiration for two previous Seattle Girls' Choir CDs. This is an excellent collection of music, for anyone who appreciates beautiful treble choir music!
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Seattle’s traditional "Christmas Ship" on the cover, the award-winning Seattle Girls’ Choir, 25 songs, director Jerome Wright, and the beginning of the Choir’s collaboration with Jackson Berkey; what more could we ask for Christmas? The CD is mostly accompanied, on piano by Elaine Koga, but Berkey’s "God Be In My Head" is a cappella. The liner notes are lovely and extensive, the songs are marvelously done–great work, girls!
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Composer Jackson Berkey was in San Antonio in 1993 at the National Convention for the American Choral Directors Association when he was blown away by the sound of the Seattle Girls’ Choir. He was inspired to create a treble arrangement for one of his new pieces, "God Be In My Head," sent it to director Jerome Wright, and a beautiful relationship began. "God Be In My Head" is the only a cappella tune on the CD, the other 14 are beautifully accompanied by a variety of instruments, from harp and piano to string orchestra, handbells, synthesizer and whip snap. Included are 2 excellent suites by Berkey, "South Dakota Shadows Suite," 4 songs; and "Thoughts and Remembrances," also 4 songs. The girls in the chorus (25 are listed in the liner notes, but over 60 on their first CD) are indeed cause for Mr. Berkey’s enthusiasm–this is CD is beautiful and impressive. The liner notes are first class and extensive.
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"Cantate 2000" is the third CD done by the SGC with Jackson Berkey, a talented composer and pianist, who also contributed beautiful digital photography and art direction to the stunning liner notes. There are 11 songs in three groupings, "Cantate 2000," "Prime Voci A Cappella" (the two unaccompanied songs on the CD), and "Voices From the Earth." All are impressive on many levels. The two very interesting written pieces in the liner notes by Berkey and Wright add to our appreciation for the music.
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Pick A Bale O Cotton (arr. Charles Terhune) Danny Boy (arr. Carl Stromen) Fair Phyllis I Saw (John Farmer, arr. Victoria Glaser) Come, Let Your Hearts Be Singing (Giovanni Gastoldi) Mexican Lullaby (Abe Tuvim & Mario Talavera) Ave Verum (Gabriel Faure) What'll I Do? (Irving Berlin, arr. Kirby Shaw) Here's That Rainy Day (Burke & Van Heusen, arr. Steve Zegree) Cry Me A River (Arthur Hamilton, arr. Kirby Shaw) American Lullaby (Gladys Rich) Neighbor's Chorus (Jacques Offenbach) A City Called Heaven (arr. Josephine Poelinitz) Hush, Somebody's Calling My Name (arr. Edwin Earle Ferguson) You Made Me Love You (McCarthy & Monaco, arr. Kirby Shaw) Homeward Bound (Jay Althouse & Marta Keen) |
On their third CD, the Tucson Girls Chorus sings favorite pieces requested by their loyal supporters. The songs are an assortment of folk songs, motets and jazz standards, with many arranged by Kirby Shaw. Selections include, "Come Let Your Hearts Be Singing," by Giovanni Glaser, "Ave Verum," by Gabriel Faure, "Here's That Rainy Day," arranged by Steve Zegree and "Cry Me A River," arranged by Shaw. This very talented choir is conducted by Margie Kersey with accompanist Helen Jones.
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On this recording, Tucson Girls Chorus shares music of the holiday with you. From the haunting message in "Stopping By Woods," by Vera Kistler to the rousing "A la Russe," arranged by Riegger the chorus sings a variety of new pieces and old favorites. This talented choir is sure to put you in the holiday mood.
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