Lamberto Curtoni's Il Ritmo della Terra (The Rhythm of the Earth) was commissioned by Borletti-Buitoni Trust for percussionist and countertenor Simone Rubino. The original film, made in association with Live Music Now Germany, is to be released for screening and download by First Hand Records on 12 June, with audio only also available. From the audio release here is the tenth section, Then I Go to the Water.

CURTONI Il Ritmo Della Terra featuring Simone Rubino x Allora Io Vado All’acqua

Noel Nouvelet
French trad arr Clive Lane

Clive Lane is an Australian composer based in Sydney. He spent many years as a high school music educator, composing and arranging for a variety of musical ensembles and conducting bands, before taking early retirement to focus on full-time composition. His music is published by Orpheus Music, Wirripang Music, SingScore, and Hal Leonard. 

The tune for this carol originates from the late 15th century, but its text possibly dates from an earlier period. The oldest lyrics reveal thirteen verses that tell the Christmas story of Mary, Joseph, the animals, angels and the Three Kings. The lyrics and melody are simple and sweet. We perform 3 verses of this carol.

Let us sing here a new Christmas song.
Devout people, let us give thanks to God!
Let us sing a Christmas song for the new king.

When they had arrived in Bethlehem,
they found the child with Joseph and Mary.
A manger, instead of a cradle.
 
Here is my Lord, my saviour Jesus Christ,
Through whom the prophecy has been fulfilled
to save us through his crimson blood.

Concert details:
Un Noël Très Français
7 December  2024

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