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Polymnia chamber choir, directed by Jessica Norton and accompanied by Jonathan Kingston, perform The shepherds' farewell by Hector Berlioz. Recorded live on 1 December 2024 at St. George's, Wolverton, UK

Polymnia chamber choir, directed by Jessica Norton, perform Hymn to the Virgin by Benjamin Britten. Recorded live on 1 December 2024 at St. George's, Wolverton, UK

Polymnia chamber choir, directed by Jessica Norton and accompanied by Jonathan Kingston, perform Tundra by Ola Gjeilo. Recorded live on 1 December 2024 at St. George's, Wolverton, UK

Polymnia chamber choir, directed by Jessica Norton and accompanied by Jonathan Kingston, perform O holy night by Adolphe Adam, arranged for lower voices by Alan Simmons. Recorded live on 1 December 2024 at St. George's, Wolverton, UK

Polymnia chamber choir (directed by Jessica Norton) sing Stephen Paulus' 'The Road Home' live at the 2023 EdFringe at St Andrew and St Georges West. This lovely piece was premiered in 2002 and draws its inspiration from American folk hymns and spirituals. The music has a nostalgic and heartfelt quality, evoking a sense of longing and comfort. Tell me, where is the road I can call my own That I ...

Polymnia chamber choir (directed by Jessica Norton) sing Gerald Finzi's 'My Spirit Sang All Day' live at the 2023 EdFringe at St Andrew and St Georges West. Finzi wrote this for his wife, Joy. You’ll notice the words “Oh my Joy” appearing throughout the piece. My spirit sang all day O my joy. Nothing my tongue could say, Only My joy! My heart an echo caught O my joy And spake, Tell me thy thoug...

Polymnia chamber choir (directed by Jessica Norton) sing a rarely-heard SATB arrangement of William Byrd's 'In Fields Abroad' live at the 2023 EdFringe in St Andrew and St Georges West. This unusual piece was written in 1588. There are several recordings available for solo voice but, so far as we can tell, this is the first recording that has been made of the choral arrangement. Please let us k...

Polymnia chamber choir (directed by Jessica Norton) sing Ken Burton's 'Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit' live at the 2023 EdFringe at St Andrew and St Georges West. Burton has a knack for blending different musical styles and influences, incorporating gospel, jazz, and classical elements into his arrangements. Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart, I will pray. Upon the mountain where my ...

Polymnia chamber choir (directed by Jessica Norton) sing Billy Joel's 'And so it goes', arranged by Bob Chilcott, live at the 2023 EdFringe in St Andrew and St George’s West church. In every heart there is a room A sanctuary safe and strong To heal the wounds from lovers past Until a new one comes along I spoke to you in cautious tones You answered me with no pretence And still I feel I said to...