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"Unto the Lord with my voice I cried" for a female choir a’cappella

You can watch a video of the Ambrose Piano Quintet performing this piece, here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB6ShnVveRM

The title is derived from 1 Thessalonians 5:16, and the piece is dedicated to Edwin Gnandt.
 
Music: Michalis Andronikou
 
Ambrose Piano Quintet
 
Violin I: Melissa McDonald
Violin II: Anna Konrad
Viola: Andrew McDonald
Violoncello: Rachel McDonald
Piano: John Matthew Cabalsa
 
Sound: David Robinson
Video: Mark Loewen
 
 
Coordination: Barrett Hileman, Val Lieske

"Give Thanks in All Circumstances" by Michalis Andronikou, performed by the Ambrose Piano Quintet

🎧  Headphones/Earphones recommended for listening (to hear the orchestral panorama). 🎧 
Caution, gets louder intermittently and at the end!

A Little Fantasy Piece For Celesta, Harp, Marimba And Orchestra
(Winter landscape) 

My very first original work for orchestra.
Dedicated to my sister on her birthday 2023. 
https://youtu.be/vKwVXR50SdQ

Written November-December 2023.
Engraved in Dorico Pro 5.
Performed by Noteperformer 4 plug-in.
© 2023 Tilman Fricke

Instrumentation List:

Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
English Horn
Clarinet (Bb)
Bassoon
Double Horn (F/Bb)
Trumpet (Bb)
Trombone
Tuba
Crotales
Timpani (c, eb, G, bb)
Triangle
Percussion Set 1: Mark Tree, Bell Tree
Castanets
Guiro
Percussion Set 2: Cabasa, Maracas 1+2, Claves, Sleigh Bells
Percussion Set 3: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Marimba (5½, possibly 2 players)
Celesta
Harp
Violins I
Violins II
Violas
Violoncelli
Double Basses
Microphones for soloists.

The Spectacular Sleigh Ride - Dedicated to my sister. Op. 11.1.4, Orchestra, 2023

Michalis Andronikou - A playful turtle in Maui

Words and Music by Layna Claunch
Vocals and Instrumentals by Layna Claunch

I went through life intent to roam 
But my search was insufficient 
I turned to those who seemed to know
But their words were insufficient 
My heart it never ceased to yearn 
My mind to God would always turn
And through the mists of life i sought the light

Where can i go to find the light above?
Who has the key to find the God of love?
The yearning of my mind and heart cries out
My insufficient melody

Clamoring voices loud and strong
But is there one who listens?
Churches choirs the pastors throngs
All I find is insufficient 
Yet deep inside i know there's more
This search is full of purpose sure
To live in God's sufficiency 

Interlude

The Lord above he heard my cry
He is full of grace and mercy
His law is love is just and sure
To his presence I'm returning 
I know he is my lord and God 
With confidence my feet are shod
And in the peace of Christ my heart is held

Where can i go to find the light above?
Who has the key to find the God of love?
The yearning of my mind and heart cries out
To live in his sufficiency 
And harmony

My Insufficient Melody

Words and Music by Natalie W. Sleeth
Arranged by A. Laurence Lyon

Vocals and Instrumentals by Layna Claunch

Lyrics:

How will they know, the ones for whom we care
That God is love and with us everywhere
That life is good with blessings all can share
How will they know unless we teach them so

How will they learn that though they go astray
God will forgive and help them find the way
How will they feel the Spirit day by day
How will they know unless we teach them so

How will they grow in wisdom and delight
How will they choose to follow what is right
How can they trust the future will be bright
How will they know unless we show them

How will they live when they at last are grown
What will they give to children of their own
Will they reflect the values we have shown
How will they know as on through life they go
How will they know unless we strive to teach them so

How Will They Know?

Kaddish For Bergen Belsen (from 'Alpha + Omega'/Adrian Snell): This was the first piece that I ever recorded with Adrian. We met and recorded these saxophone & flute parts in his home (then in Headingley, Leeds, Yorkshire), along with Dave Bainbridge (who I met for the first time) and also my good friend Neil Costello (who plays guitars and engineered this recording). Adrian explained the concept of this album to me and also the background of this opening piece. It was an unforgettable experience and commenced a friendship that has lasted until this day. A Kaddish is an ancient, Jewish hymn of praise to God. It is found in the Jewish prayer service, with the central theme being the magnification and sanctification of God's Name. It is often used or said at mourning rituals in Judaism (in all prayer services) as well as at funerals, where those who are in mourning show that despite their loss they still offer praises to God. Here there are no words, only a musical offering in remembrance of six million men, women & children who were killed in the holocaust of the II World War. Do please look further into the work of Adrian Snell: www.adriansnellmusic.co.uk On this recording: Adrian Snell (Piano & Keyboards), Dave Bainbridge (Keyboard Sampling & programming, piano & keyboards), Neil Costello (Guitars & Guitar Synthesizer, Dave Dowle (Drum programming & drums), Les Moir (Basses), David Fitzgerald (Flutes & Saxophones).

Kaddish For Bergen - Belsen ('Alpha+Omega' with Adrian Snell)

'Guns Of Peace' comes almost in the middle of Adrian's epic work 'Alpha & Omega'. It is such a powerful and profoundly moving moment live, musically & lyrically, with forces combined that seek to express the heart of God for His broken world. This recording is part of a number of live performances captured during the 1980's and early 1990's and feature Dave Bainbridge (Keys & Programming), Neil Costello (Guitars), David Fitzgerald (Saxes & Woodwinds) and Adrian Snell (Solo Voice and Keys). 

07 Guns Of Peace 'Peterborough Cathedral' May'88 (with Adrian Snell)

A little earth.
A little ash.
A little dust.
A little music.

Michalis Andronikou is a composer and musicologist currently residing in Calgary, AB. He holds a PhD in composition from the University of Calgary. He received his Bachelor’s and Integrated Master’s degrees in musicology from the Department of Music Studies, University of Athens, Greece. He has a Diploma in Classical Guitar, Clarinet and Music Theory from the Trinity College and the Royal Academy of Music, and a Diploma in Byzantine Music from the Argyroupolis Municipal Conservatory. Michalis gained credentials in Harmony, Counterpoint, Fugue, and Music Composition (with Theodore Antoniou) from the Hellenic Conservatory. Moreover, he has studied Greek folk instruments such as lute, tampoura and bouzouki. 

Michalis has composed music for small and large ensembles, theatre plays, art exhibits, movies, and songs. Nine CDs with his works have been released since 2003, and his scores are published by the Canadian Palliser Music Publishing, the Bulgarian Balkanota, the Italian Da Vinci Edition, the English Trübcher Music Editions, and the American Alea Publishing & Recording. 

Michalis is an associate composer of the Canadian Music Centre, a member of the Canadian League of Composers, a theory examiner of the Royal Conservatory of Music, a member of the Greek Composers Union, and a member of the Center of Cypriot Composers.

"Give Thanks in All Circumstances" by Michalis Andronikou, performed by the Ambrose Piano Quintet

Michalis Andronikou - Μιχάλης Ανδρονίκου

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