Choral Masterworks

A "fantasia" in the truest sense, this choral tapestry of English carols was composed in 1912 after Vaughan Williams had completed the scores for his first symphony ("The Sea") and the Tallis fantasia. In

Between 1996 and 2000, Barenreiter published scholarly critical editions of Beethoven's nine symphonies edited by the first-class musicologist Jonathan Del Mar. The editorial process was a huge undertaking

Here is Beethoven's most accessible work for mixed choirs, an absolute standard in every choral library.

Beethoven's most famous sacred masterwork. Here offered with an English translation and piano reduction of the orchestration.

Engaging triple SATB choirs, this lively 16th-century work is appropriate for collegiate, community, and professional groups and will make a fantastic concert opener!

This edition of Beethoven's famous Hallelujah from The Mount of Olives may be performed in either German or English. It can be accompanied by keyboard or orchestra. Its joyful

In this sensitive choral arrangement of Nimrod from Elgar's "Enigma Variations," the Eucharistic hymn O salutaris Hostia, written by St. Thomas Aquinas for the Feast of Corpus Christi. The

This arrangement of the French art song by Ernest Chaussan is sung in the original French and is faithful to the elegant melody, rich harmonic framework, and the evocative piano accompaniment of the

An excerpt from Handel's "Israel in Egypt," this carefully edited edition is the perfect concert opener or festival piece. Scored for double choir and piano, this Baroque staple is made

Often considered the most beautiful, pure vocal music of the 19th century, this Rheinberger Mass written for double choir obtains its special character through the use of compositional techniques of ancient

A beautiful piece for treble voices from the American Romantic Choral Series. The lilting 3/8 accompaniment lifts the swallow into the air. An interesting 6/16 meter in the middle changes the character for

The allure of night proves an endless delight when Wordsworth's words are married to Redford's music in this probing triptych. The music serves the poetry in deliberate tones, now surging wildly, now ebbing

This excerpt from The Great War Symphony is scored for SATB chorus with orchestra or piano. The moving words of Sydney Bolitho, which are well-known in Australia, deserve wider recognition and this

This piece originally appeared as part of the first movement of The Great War Symphony written to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.  The chordal, prayerful style of the

This motet is considered by many as one of the great masterpieces in the choral canon, embodying both expanded choral sound and polyphony. This edition utilizes a Renaissance chant tradition of placing

Composed in 1842 during Liszt's most active period of touring, the sweet tunefulness of the main melody contrasts with moments of solemnity and drama at other times. Plainchant is recalled in his frequent

This work, one of Palestrina's later works, not only demonstrates his more familiar mellifluous polyphony, but also contains a wonderful mix of diverse styles, from gentle and reflective homophony through

The spontaneity and charm of Mozart are evident in this brief choral work. While contrasting sections allow considerable space for musical interpretations, the entire work provides countless teaching

From the Gounod opera "Faust." Here, young Valentin's heartfelt prayer abounds with conflicting emotions, offering singers an opportunity to consider the devotional yet enthusiastic text and operatic style