A thoughtful and inspiring composition by local Vancouver composer Chris Sivak.

In Paradisum

A credible source for the origins of the poem, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is a 19th century book by Jane and Ann Taylor called, "Songs For The Nursery". The complete poem, at five stanzas, can be interpreted as an expression of thankfulness and I was drawn to the idea of a choral setting that emphasizes this reading. I tried to imagine a traveler lost in the wilderness with no guide save for this supernatural beacon in the sky and the feeling of gratitude they would feel towards it at the crest of the last horizon.

Performed by the Laudate Singers.

twinkle, twinkle, little star

John Kastelic & The Black Dog String Quartet:
Elyse Jacobson, Molly MacKinnon, John Kastelic, Doug Gorkoff
Recorded and mixed by Trevor Lorence at Nimbus School of Recording
Produced by JK
Music & Words by JK

Lovely Day (a song for autumn)

Performed by:  L'Orchestre de L'Université de Montréal
Conducted by:  Nadège Foofat
November 5th 2016 at Salle Claude-Champagne

les étourneaux (2016)

Chris Sivak (b. June 14th, 1982) is a talented multi–instrumentalist and composer residing in Victoria, BC. His output covers a wide variety of ground ranging from the soberly serious to the seriously absurd; all lush and lasciviousness, hunting for the perfect musical moment, to manic chamber opera featuring casts of characters out to tickle your funny bone.

Chris was the composer in residence with the Laudate Singers of North Vancouver from 2014 to 2016 and is an Associate Composer of The Canadian Music Center.

Chris has been commissioned to write music for the Vancouver Chamber Choir,Red Shift Music Society, The Vancouver Peace Choir, The Amicus Duo, The Nu:BC Collective, and OperaFeHk.

Chris is also a freelance writer whose words are often found in the pages of Vancouver’s local papers and maintains a blog at http://www.chris-sivak.com where he dissects music in his own quirky way. Chris holds a Bachelor’s Of Music in composition from UBC, loves to cycle, dance, and wear silly socks.

twinkle, twinkle, little star

Chris Sivak

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