My previous post was about a performance by Voces8 and Ringmasters and they once again feature here.
Vocal
Russian Music For Easter
There are many pieces of Easter music being shared in different ways today. So I have gone for something less familiar so as not to duplicate.
Another Wonderful Choir
A belated Sunday post….
Friday Wind Down
Today’s relaxing Friday choice is short and sweet. There are a number of differing versions of this online – including some where he gets the entire audience to sing the Gounod.
Early Music From Britain
Earlier in the week we had a couple of examples of music of the European Renaissance. Both Orlande de Lassus and Tielman Susato were from what we might refer to as the Low Countries. Today we cross back over the channel to hear music of one of the greatest British composers – William Byrd.
A Sunday Prayer
There are a number of versions of this song available – this one appeals to me because of its simplicity.
Up In The Hills
From one lot of hills to another. Although this music is often used at Christmas time, for me it evokes pictures of sunshine on the hills – and that is just what we need to warmup today!!
A Voice Fit For Rabbie
Today it has to be the words of Robert Burns – and here is a voice from my childhood to sing them. Kenneth McKellar even sang at the Eurovision song contest!
Laid in Lockdown
Most, although not all, of my Friday choices have been of relatively positive/happy music. Today’s is less cheerful.
The Hill We Climb
Every now and again I do share something that is not strictly part of my musical series and this is one of those posts. Many though might argue that poetry is itself a sort of music