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Choral Arrangements from Italy
| Traditional and modern Italian choral and folksongs arranged for harmony voices. |
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Alfred Einstein (Edited by) : The Golden Age of Madrigals A selection of classic Italian madrigals, mostly a cappella and all with English lyrics. Songlist: Fortune Once Made Us Happy, Last Slumber Eternal End, Lo How Aurora W/Gold, Love In Truth To A Lover, My Queenly Sun Before, Of Marble you are Fashioned, Since Beauty That Is Boundless, Therein Deep Sighing, This Parting Will Slay Me, When I Think How I Languish, When I Was Merry Stripling, Wild Silvan Creatures 
Ben Parry : Ciao Bella, Cia The Kikapust Choral Series offers choirs an extensive choice of close-harmony a cappella arrangements. All of our arrangers / composers - Jonathan Rathbone, Ben Parry & Mark Williams - were long-standing members of the Swingle Singers.
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina : Missa Papae Marcelli  Missa Papae Marcelli, or Pope Marcellus Mass, is Palestrina's most well-known and most often-performed mass, and is frequently taught in university courses on music. The mass is freely composed, not based upon a cantus firmus or parody. It is a six-voice mass, though the use of the full forces is reserved for specific climactic portions in the text, and voice combinations are varied throughout the piece. It is set primarily in a homorhythmic, declamatory style, with little overlapping of text and a general preference for block chords such that the text, unlike many polyphonic masses of the 16th century, can clearly be heard in performance. Songlist: Kyrie, Gloria, Gloria: Qui tollis, Credo, Credo: Crucifixus, Credo: Et in spiritum sanctum, Sanctus, Sanctus: Hosanna in excelsis, Sanctus: Benedictus, Agnus Dei I & II
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina : Canticum Canticorum - 29 Motets for 5-part mixed choir Palestrina first published his 29 five-part motets, to words from King Soloman's Song of Songs, in 1583-1584 in Rome. These are most rewarding and challenging pieces for ensembles looking to add to their repertoire. Songlist: Osculetur me, Trahe me, Nigra sum, sed formosa, Vineam meam non custodivi, Si ignoras te, Pulchrae sunt genae tuae, Fasciculus myrrhae, Ecce tu pulcer es, Tota pulchra es, Vulnerasti cor meum, Sicut lilium inter spinas, Introduxit me rex, Laeva eius, Vox dilecti mei, Surge, propera amica mea, Surge, amica mea, Dilectus meus mihi, et ego illi, Surgam et circuibo civitatem, Adiuro vos, Capet eius, Dilectus meus descendit, Puchra es, amica mea, Qua est ista, Descendi in hortum nucum, Quam pulchri sunt, Duo ubera tua, Quam pulchra es, Guttur tuum, Veni, veni dilecte mi
Philip Lawson : Five Italian Madrigals Orlando di Lasso was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance known for his mature polyphonic style. Equally adept in many languages and both sacred and secular forms, his compositions remain a staple of the modern choral repertoire. This collection of Italian madrigals includes five representative works and is an excellent value! Songlist: Ardo, Si, Ma Non T'Amo, Cantai; Hor Piango, Come La Notte, Matona Mia Cara, Musica Dei Donum
Various Composers : Oxford Book of Italian Madrigals During the eighty years from approx. 1535 many thousands of Italian madrigals were composed. Here are 55 for mixed voices covering the whole range of types,and the whole period. All have been chosen for their musical value - they are small masterpieces. Songlist: Dormend' un Giorno, Amor Mi Fa Morire, Italia Mia, Quanto Piu M'arde, Cosi Soav' e'l Foco, Il Bianco e Dolce Cigno, Chi la Gagliarda, Donna, Vo Imparare, Dormendo un Giorno, Lo Mi Son Giovinetta, Strane Rupi, Tutte le Vecchie Son Maleciose, Quest' io Tesseva e Quelle, Ancor Che Col Partire, Ingiustissimo Amor, Mia Benigna Fortuna, Cantai, or Piango, O Morte, Eterno Fin, O Sonno, L'alto Signor, Mia Benigna Fortuna, Chi Salira Per Me, Cantai, or Piango, Lo Son Ferito, Ahi Lasso, Quest' Affannato Mio Doglioso Core, Vestiva i Colli, Due Rose Fresche, Ne L'aria In Questi Di, La Ver L'Aurora, Leggiadre Ninfe, Ahi, Chi Mi Rompe il Sonno, and more |
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This delightful Italian madrigal will be a charming addition to any concert with imitative vocal phrases alternating with homophonic sections and culminating in a dancelike ton dari don ton ton refrain. Duration: ca. 1:20.
Composer: Antonio Scandello | Country: Italy
Tom Shelton (Westminster Choir College) has arranged this beautiful Italian aria by Giovanni Battista Fasolo for middle school mixed SAB voices with piano and flute. Try it in your spring concert. Difficulty Level: Medium Middle SChool, High School or Easy Adult.
Arranger: Tom Shelton | Country: Italy
This long-time favorite of voice teachers is now available for 3-part mixed and SSA choirs. Art song phrases inspire expressive bel canto singing, and limited vocal ranges are just right for developing singers. A literal translation and phonetic pronunciation guide of the Italian is included in the publication.
Arranger: Earlene Rentz | Composer: Tommaso Giordani | Country: Italy
The Kikapust Choral Series offers choirs an extensive choice of close-harmony a cappella arrangements. All of our arrangers / composers - Jonathan Rathbone, Ben Parry & Mark Williams - were long-standing members of the Swingle Singers.
Arranger: Ben Parry Performed By: The Swingle Singers | Country: Italy
Here is a perfect selection for your developing SSA choir. This traditional Italian carol sets the tone for a lovely shift in your concert programming. Your singers and audience will fall in love with this beautiful melody.
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: Italy
This very sweet Italian Christmas carol is a lullaby sung to the baby Jesus. Although it was written for the West Bradford Elementary school chorus (Dowingtown, PA), it is also suitable for treble choirs for all ages. Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Children or Medium Easy Adult.
Arranger: Valerie Showers Crescenz | Country: Italy
This beautifully expressive and artistic a cappella arrangement of the well-known Italian carol features a soprano solo, luscious harmonies, and a singable text, lulling the Christ child to sleep.
Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs | Country: Italy
Edited and arranged by John Leavitt, this well-known Italian madrigal is offered in two voicings, enabling singers to be successful, while staying true to the stylistic period.
Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Orazio Vecchi | Country: Italy
The most famous of all 15th Century Italian madrigals is brought to life in this new Russell Robinson edition from our Developing SATB Repertoire series. Both English and Italian texts are included.
Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Orazio Vecchi | Country: Italy
This standard Italian art song by Alessandro Scarlatti adheres exactly to the original piano and vocal lines. Jill Gallina has enhanced the arrangement with the addition of a second soprano and an alto vocal part that keep with the inherent harmonies of the original. A beautiful selection for women's voices.
Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Alessandro Scarlatti | Country: Italy
This easy-to-sing arrangement of an Italian folk song is a simple, educationally appropriate cross-cultural work for developing choirs. Simple and uncluttered.
Arranger: Donald Moore | Country: Italy
This tune comes from the Veneto, the area surrounding the city of canals, Venice, and should be spirited and full of joy, like the twirling of a ballerina to a lively dance. Notice the old and interesting spellings of the Italian. Duration: ca. 2:20.
Arranger: Mark Sirett | Country: Italy
The multi-national singing sensation Il Divo has wowed audiences across the world. Loosely based on their interpretation, this arrangement weaves heart-breakingly beautiful vocal textures in a hypnotic fashion. Stunning! Performance Time: Approx. 3:20. Available separately: SATB, SSAA, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental ePak (Parts for Oboe, Cymbals, Timpani, Harp, Harpsichord, Violin I & II, Viola, Cello and Bass.)
Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Country: Italy
This joyous, festive motet was published in 1612 by Lodovico Viadana, a Venetian friar and maestro di cappella. Its imitative polyphony and celebratory final Alleluia will be captivating in either a church or concert setting.
Composer: Lodovico Viadana | Country: Italy
This beloved Puccini aria has been re-imagined for a cappella choirs, and the effect is one of sheer beauty! A great choice for teaching phrasing and vocal blend.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Giacomo Puccini | Country: Italy
With a text in Italian or English, clear choral phrasing, and excellent voice leading, this new voicing of the Renaissance classic is just right for SSA choirs. Informative performance notes and a pronunciation guide help to make this an excellent introduction to madrigal singing.
Arranger: Russell L. Robinson | Country: Italy
Text is in Italian with translation and pronunciation guide contained in the notes. This famous art song is treated in a traditional style with suggestions for synthesizer (keyboard) sounds.
Duration 2:45
Composer: Dale Jergenson | Country: Italy
This beautiful duet from Monteverdi's opera L'Incoronazione di Poppea is a wonderful addition to the CME Opera Workshop series. This duet, which occurs at the end of the opera, beautifully illustrates Monteverdi's ability to interweave the vocal lines in a harmonically intriguing way. Ann Small's edition features an ornamented return of the first section of the duet with trills that contain repeated articulation of the same notes, a favored ornament in Monteverdi's works. Duration: ca. 3 minutes 30 seconds.
Arranger: Ann Small | Composer: Claudio Monteverdi | Country: Italy
Every Italian can sing this beloved Neapolitan favorite! Now available in a setting for young TB voices, you'll set a wonderful mood in concert.
Arranger: Henry Leck | Country: Italy
Recorded by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, this new arrangement includes both Italian and English lyrics. The soaring vocal lines are beautifully supported by the accompaniment. Perfect for graduation.Available separately: SATB and SSAA. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00
Arranger: Mac Huff | Country: Italy
These two 3-voice balletti make excellent choices for contest. Available: SSA/TTB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:43.
Arranger: Matthew Michaels | Country: Italy
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