Gustav Nordqvist: Wonderful Peace
Pacific Lutheran University

(Sure, it’s about Christmas. But who says we can’t hear this in May?)

Softly and Tenderly, arr. Rene Clausen
Chancel Choir from First United Methodist Church; Dana Effler, conductor

Knut Nystedt: I Will Praise Thee
Dresdner Motettenchor

Deep River, arr. Matthew Culloton
The Singers

Irish Blessing
Cashel Community School

(I don’t know the composer of this version. I just was moved by these young singers and wanted to post this!)

Ildebrando Pizzetti: Messa di Requiem: Agnus Dei
Mogens Dahl Kammerkor

Thomas Tallis: Salvator Mundi
Helsinki Chamber Choir, conducted by Tim Brown

Sally K. Albrecht: Sing For Joy, Alleluia!
National Taiwan University Chorus

Joseph Barnby (arr. Roy Ringwald): Now The Day Is Over
Hastings College Choir; Dr. Fritz Mountford, conductor

G. Mickiewicz: Miserere Mei
University of Agriculture in Krakow Choir

Be Thou My Vision
St. George’s College Choir

Anonymous: Alleluia, Behold the Bridegroo
Performed by the St. Petersburg Chamber Choir; Conducted by Nicolai Korniev

24. February 2013 · Comments Off · Categories: Sunday Evening Music

John Rutter: God Be In My Head
(I can’t seem to locate the name of this group: I know they are on the Netherland Sings videos, but that’s all I’m coming up with.)

17. February 2013 · Comments Off · Categories: Sunday Evening Music

Ola Gjeilo: The Ground
Central Washington University Chamber Choir: Gary Weidenaar, director
Kairos String Quartet

Heaven and earth are full
of thy glory.
Hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is He who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Blessed is He who comes.
Hosanna in the highest.

Lamb of God,
who takest away the sins of the world,
Lamb of God,
who takest away the sins of the world,
Lamb of God,
grant us peace.

10. February 2013 · Comments Off · Categories: Sunday Evening Music

Allegri: Miserere Mei Deus
The Sixteen: Harry Christophers, Conductor