Bernstein "Simple Song" snippet

Live performance by tenor Derek Chester of Handel's thrilling aria "Sharp violins proclaim" from his "Ode for St. Cecilia's Day" performed by the Queen City Musicians

Sharp violins proclaim from Handel's Ode for St. Cecilia's Day

Recently came across this recording from 12 years ago while I was a student at Yale.  This was part of our "Ayres and Ballads for Pub and Palace" lute song show.  I was a budding 22 year old and as green as they come.  

Ayres and Ballads for Pub and Palace (11/9/04)

Shall I Sue (Dowland)Derek Chester, tenor (2004)

This was part of our "Ayres and Ballads for Pub and Palace" lute song show.  I was a budding 22 year old and as green as they come.  I was transformed through the Voxtet program at Yale.  We were the inaugural class, and for that first year, we were just 4.  Meeting these 3 singers and sharing so much music with them was such a major influence on my development. 

Flow not so fast, ye fountains, Dowland, Yale Voxtet 2004

Say love, if ever thou did'st find

Handel- "Un momento di contento" from Alcina
Derek Chester, tenor
Arthur Houle, piano
Live in recital at Colorado Mesa University

Handel- "Un momento di contento" from Alcina

Live from a recital at Colorado Mesa University.
Derek Chester, tenor
Arthur Houle, piano

"Swans" by Walter Kramer

Derek Chester, tenor
Arthur Houle, piano
Live in recital at Colorado Mesa University

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