The 'Missa in F? of 1734 for two or four choirs is probably Pergolesi's most important work for choir and orchestra.The nickname 'Missa Romana? was added later in reference to a performance given in Rome during Pergolesi's lifetime.This Urtext edition presents the work for the first time in the four-choir version that Pergolesi wrote for the above mentioned performance in Rome.Choirs III and IV ar…

Ed. Critica M. Talbot - Riduzione Per Canto E Pianoforte Di A. Frigé. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. RV 588 is Vivaldi’s ‘other’ Gloria, a composition having many parallels with Vivaldi’s better-known setting of the same text (RV 589). It dates similarly from the period 1713-1717, when the composer was acting choirmaster at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice. It even borrows from the same work, a slightly e…

Christina Rossetti's beloved 'In the Bleak Midwinter' sings beautifully in this lovely setting for expressive choirs. The meaningful text and breathtaking music are worthy of artistic interpretation. A gracefully supportive piano contributes a few soloistic flourishes and an optional C-instrument (oboe on our recording) adds a gentle obbligato. / Choeur SSA

Christina Rossetti's beloved 'In the Bleak Midwinter' sings beautifully in this lovely setting for expressive choirs. The meaningful text and breathtaking music are worthy of artistic interpretation. A gracefully supportive piano contributes a few soloistic flourishes and an optional C-instrument (oboe on our recording) adds a gentle obbligato. / Choeur SAB

Par WOOLRICH JOHN. This lullaby for large unaccompanied SATB chorus was commissioned by the Crouch End Festival Chorus in 1993. John Woolrich interweaves various folk texts in his lilting musical setting, which juxtaposes the peacefulness of sleep with moments of anxiety and tension for the parent whose son is far from home. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently …

Delightful 3-part harmonies have just the perfect touch of Western Swing in this Point of Grace tune that will put the cheer in everyone's Christmas! A fabulous selection for SSA choirs of all ages! Available separately: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35. / Choeur SSA

Scenic cantata in two acts. Par SCHINDLER PETER. Peter Schindler’s full-length secular choral work Sonne, Mond und Sterne (Sun, Moon and Stars) narrates a love story based on “old” texts which are given a new interpretation through these musical settings. - choral work of medium difficulty- will appeal to experienced Brahms Requiem singers as well as ambitious chamber or youth choirs with a gospel…

The Novello Youth Chorals: Christmas Hits is a delightfully festive songbook of Christmas hits for SSA choir with Piano accompaniment, arranged by Berty Rice. Includes Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Last Christmas and more. / Voix

An incredible Estonian poem about the mystery and wonder of music. A dynamic build of sound and tone helps to express the importance of the text and the gorgeous harmonies and solid construction will please choir and audience alike. Don't miss this work that will resonate deeply with your singers. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Par CHAMINADE CECILE. Although primarily known by flute players for her important Concertino, Op. 107, Cécile Chaminade was a brilliant pianist with nearly 200 compositions for the instrument published during her lifetime. This Toccata, Op. 39, is a virtuosic show-piece featuring a perpetual stream of 16th notes over a light and bubbly accompaniment. Here, it is arranged for flute choir by Nichola…

New settings of the two evening canticles which incorporate jazz elements, including harmony in voice parts and organ and many 'blue' notes. Despite these jazz elements, the music is very approachable, with natural syncopation and mostly homophonic writing. It is also available for upper or lower unison voices, with occasional optional divisi (ISMN 979-0-060-13012-0). Either version would be enjoy…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN / JEFFRIES-HARRIS KATIE / MOO. VOCES8 present a dreamlike choral fantasia based on the first movement of Beethoven's famous Moonlight piano sonata. Particularly suitable for mixed ability choirs, this piece has been used by VOCES8 in many of their school workshops. The internationally-renowned British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and shar…

The simplicity and innocence of young Cosette are wonderfully expressed in one of the most moving selections from Les Misérables. This musical treasure will be a sure-fire concert highlight. Arranged here for 2-Part Choir and Piano accompaniment by Linda Spevacek. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Rép International / Feuillet / Chant

Das Fußballstück. Par LANGER MANFRED. What happens to a choir when the FIFA World Cup kicks off? The composer Manfred Länger, of Vienna, has written a very inventive piece about this hot topic in which he spoofs “football fever” in a very compact composition. The work is suitable for all choirs [mixed choir, women’s or men’s choir] singers who are football fanatics and those who are football grouc…