Major Choral Works

Each of the movements in this work chronicles Teasdale's search for solace amid life's many storms. The tapestry of different vocal forces set against the backdrop of oboe and strings reveals moments of

This multi-movement work offers a musical peak into the fantastical visual world of Marc Chagall via poetry by Robert Bode. Its seven poems are imaginative reflections on seven paintings by the

The text for Dreamweaver is based on parts of the well-known Norwegian medieval folk poem, Draumkvedet, an epic ballad that has a lot in common with Dante's The Divine

Symphonic Adiemus presents twelve numbers from the Adiemus series in dynamic new scorings for SATB choir and full symphony orchestra. Since it was first heard in 1994, Adiemus has

This is a 35 minute, 5 movement work for chorus and orchestra encompassing ancient chant, shimmering light, unconditional love, heavenly joy, and deep peace.  Performances require the rental of one of

This five-movement work celebrates the long Canadian winter, setting texts by the composer, Sara Teasdale, Lucy Maud Montgomery (of Anne of Green Gables fame), and Melville Cane. Each movement

This a cappella work was designed for short worship services and was written without complexity, expressing the possibilities of rhythmic and melodic changes but always respecting the classical concept of

Translated literally as the "Mass of the Five Lands," Narverud paints a picture of his interaction with the enchanting string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. The

A musical journey through the shadows of the cross. The work is divided into nine individual movements and can be performed with either an instrumental trio of flute/alto flute, viola, and violoncello, or

Composed as a commemorative work exploring themes of loss, particularly remembering the children who perished in the Aberfan tragedy in 1966 which buried a school full of children along with 28 adults. The

In 1930 Ottorino Respighi composed "Lauda per la Natività del Signore", the only sacred choral piece among his works. In this song of praise to the miracle of Christmas majestic sounding choral

Alon Wallach was born in 1980 in Jerusalem, Israel. His musical education began with the violin, and later he developed as a guitarist, completing his degree at the music academy in Stuttgart, Germany.

Mendelssohn's setting of Non nobis Domine marked the arrival of his maturity as a composer of sacred music and was the first in the series of five great psalm-cantatas that, along with the

Ludwig van Beethoven composed the Choral Fantasia, op. 80 for the gigantic concert event that took place at the Theater an der Vien on December 22, 1808. It was given as the closing work, albeit without the

Here are five "hymns" to the spirit of life. Calling on "modern" poetry, and certainly using the modern harmonic language that Mechem is so well known for, each movement is an answer to the previous

The Swedish texts for Triptyk (Triptych) and Morkbla tillit (Dark Blue Trust) were written by hospital chaplain and author Kerstin Dillmar. In her line of work, she often meets people who

A rousing processional or recessional piece for choir, soloists, organ, brass quartet, and timpani, and optional congregation. Ideal for ordinations and other festive occasions. Well paced, yet joyous

This piece is a transcription of a composition originally conceived for choir and large orchestra commissioned by the Knabenkantorei Basel. The text which stems from the liturgical chants

One in a series of four choral suites that explore the cultural and natural wonders of various regions of North America. This choral setting is broad in both scope and tone; the tone painting evokes the

Richard Burchard's choral writing is romantic and harmonically rich, with dense contrapuntal lines. This multiple-movement extended work is scored for SATB divisi voices accompanied by divisi string

This extended major work by British composer Patrick Hawes uses the eight verses of St. Matthew's Gospel that form the beloved Beatitudes. Consisting of eight movements that range from uncomplicated to

This nine-movement work masterfully captures the bizarre imagery of darkness and light and good and evil found in the Book of Revelation. Patrick Hawes' dramatic musical settings of nine different passages