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To by the score or track please contact to composer Iryna Aleksiychuk 
e-mail address: pianoduo@ukr.net

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

The beautiful Molytva - Prayer for the Blessed Virgin - Bön till Jungfru Maria - by the Ukrainian composer Anna Gavrilets, who died in February earlier this year. This is a recording from Stockholm Cathedral march 23 with S:t Jacobs Chamber Choir conducted by Gary Graden. Soloists from the choir is Lovisa Sydén, Anna Lantz and Johanna Kumlien.

recorded by Staffan Engwall

Hanna Havrylets: Prayer for the Blessed Virgin. Molytva,  Молитва до Пресвятої Богородиці.

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

"Von guten Mächten wunderbar geborgen"
Instrumentale Fassung für Blockflötenorchester
Melodie und Satz : Otto Abel 1959

Instrumental Version for recorder orchestra
Simon Borutzki, conductor & arrangement
Live recording 2.9.2023 at Christuskirche Berlin Oberschöneweide

Watch this on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/fsIYrNMCf8A?si=4PVpOhb-xM1gCQzT

Von guten Mächten wunderbar geborgen

Orchestral Fantasy about the spirit of the Christian ecumenical community in Taize, France. I will forever be grateful for my experiences and positive exchanges with this international community. With this orchestral piece, I want to express my gratitude and memories.

The melody "Laudate Omnes Gentes" cited in this orchestra Fantasy in some segments is by Jacques Berthier from the Taize cummunity.

Laudate Omnes Gentes

Sometimes faith is best looked at like a photographic negative; what does our heart feel when faith is lost? It is so closely allied with hope that the two are hard to distinguish when either or both are lost; but tears are often the result. For many this Christmas, a troubled world only scratches the surface of the personal trouble felt from having lost faith in a loved one, themselves, and perhaps even God.  Christmas is a call to faith, to reach out beyond oneself in the hope that there is One who can give faith, or restore faith that has been lost.  "Hope" is what we consider next...

Slowly The Tears Fall--Seagull, David, and Clara

"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things, love never fails".  St. Paul continues his treatise on love to the Corinthian church--but is it true?  God help us if it is not. It is the central message of Christmas; that He becomes one of us to show us what love is in an ultimate way.  
And we celebrate glimpses; to feel the heartbeat of a loved one, to look deep into the eyes of the beloved and glimpse the soul, to hold the hand of young and old, to give aid to the helpless, hope to the hopeless, to forgive with the hope of healing.  Is it possible that acting in faith and hope is love in action?  I think so, I pray so. Merry Christmas and may you be blessed by feeling the pulse of those around you:)
A very special thank you to Seagull @farout-music-studio for his inspiration on so many projects this year, for urging me out of my playing comfort zone, and being a patient friend in all our endeavors:)  Blessings and much love to you my friend.

The Pulse Of Your Heart (Seagull, David, and Clara)

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

Music and Lyrics by George Fredric Handel
Vocals and Instrumentals by Layna Claunch

If God be for us who can be against us?
Who can be against us? Who can be against us?
If God be for us who can be against us?
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? 
Of God's elect?
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect?
It is God that justifieth
It is God that justifieth
Who is he that condemneth? 
Who is he that condemneth? 
Who is he that condemneth? 
It is Christ that died
Yea rather, that is risen again
Who is at the right hand of God
Who makes intercession for us
Who makes intercession for us
Intercession for us
Who makes intercession for us

If God Be For Us

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?

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

What do you think when there’s nothing to think about
What do you do when there’s nothing to do
What’s in your heart when the pleasure and lights go out
Reality strikes, showing all that is you

Can you receive a correction or sharp rebuke
Can you accept that your heart has to change
Will you endure when the turmoil in all around
Destroying false peace and bequeathing your wage

Love Correction
Cherish a wise reproof
Introspection
Will reveal all that’s true 

Come fill your lamp, come and fill it and never cease
Drink from the well of the living and true
Inspect your heart, come, be honest, and self-reflect
Pure joy will come if improvement is you

Seek out the good, fill your heart now, and don’t delay
Night comes to test what is real and is true
Justice reveals all that is good and will endure
Uncovering all that you thought wasn’t you

When the lights go out you will see who you truly are
Choose improvement now, courage take, and be wise
Wisdom cannot come in a moment of tragedy
Fill your lantern now, choose to follow the brave

Love correction
Cherish a wise rebuke
Introspection
Will reveal all that’s you...you

When the Lights Go Out

This song is from 'Moriah' - the first part of Adrian's album 'City Of Peace' and was recorded at Moles Studio in Bath, England during the first half of 1995. The work was presented live in Israel, across Europe and the UK (including a Cathedrals tour) during the mid to late 1990's. For more information on 'City Of Peace' and Adrian's work please go to www.adrian-snell.com

O Yerushalayim (with Adrian Snell/from 'City Of Peace')

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)

This song is from 'Moriah' - and brings to a close the first part of Adrian's album 'City Of Peace' and was recorded at Moles Studio in Bath, England during the first half of 1995. The work was presented live in Israel, across Europe and the UK (including a Cathedrals tour) during the mid to late 1990's. For more information on 'City Of Peace' and Adrian's work please go to www.adrian-snell.com

You (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)

The Lamb by Elaine Hagenberg for SSA choir and piano
Text by William Blake

The Lamb - Elaine Hagenberg

G F Händel Rejoyce

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Hi friends, let me introduce you my new track 'You Are There (Psalm 139)' from coronavirus lockdown. 
Stay safe everyone, Daniel.

written and performed by Daniel Podhradsky, Lubomir Sramo and Rasto Pengy Peniastek
produced and recorded by Daniel Podhradsky
guitars recorded by Martin Chovanec
mixed and mastered by Martin Chovanec
cover: Daniel Podhradsky
contains vocal elements from Adrian Snell – Father (1990), track 6

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You Are There (Psalm 139)

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Confessio

Another assignment from the isolation series (No 14, if I counted correctly), and though we're slowly coming out of lockdown in Wales, it may well be some time till we go back to the old routine of choir, and vocal coaching...looking forward to it.
This time around my vocal coach Helen suggested one of Andraé Crouch's powerful gospels, and I happily obliged. She also provided the piano accompaniment.

Hope you'll enjoy.

The Blood Will Never Lose It's Power (Andraé Crouch with Helen Roberts)

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

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Tilman Fricke