Category Archives: Vocal Music

The Whole Note: Luna Pearl Woolf’s FIRE and FLOOD

Posted on February 28, 2020 by oxingalemusic

This month Tapestry presents the world premiere of American composer Luna Pearl Woolf’s latest opera, Jacqueline. Coinciding with this is the Pentatone release of Woolf’s Fire and Flood on the Oxingale label (PTC5186803 naxosdirect.com). This striking vocal disc features mostly recent works for a cappella choir (the Choir … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Recorded on Oxingale, Vocal Music | Tagged Avi Stein, cello, choir, Julian Wachner, Leonard Cohen, Luna Pearl Woolf, Matt Haimovitz, Novus NY, One to One to One, Trinity NY, Vocal | Leave a comment

To the Fire

Posted on January 27, 2019 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For 6 male voices or AATBBB choir | 13′

Posted in Luna Pearl Woolf, Vocal Music | Tagged a capella, Biblical verse, percussive voices | Leave a comment

Traum Durch die Dämmerung

Posted on January 27, 2019 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For Soprano and Piano| 5′

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Midi

Posted on August 28, 2017 by oxingalemusic

By Lewis Spratlan | An Opera in One Act | 49′ Continue reading →

Posted in Lewis Spratlan, Opera, Vocal Music, Works for Rent | Tagged american opera projects, Lewis Spratlan, Medea, Michael Miller, national opera center, opera, Opera America | Leave a comment

Missa in Fine Orbis Terrae

Posted on August 22, 2017 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For Choir and Organ | 11′

Posted in Choral Music, Luna Pearl Woolf, Vocal Music | Tagged choir, choral, Luna Pearl Woolf, Mass., mixed voices, organ, prayer, SATB, Vocal | Leave a comment

Of War

Posted on August 22, 2017 by oxingalemusic

By Lewis Spratlan | For Mixed SATB Chorus, and Orchestra| 30′

Posted in Choral Music, Full Orchestra, Lewis Spratlan, Vocal Music, Works for Rent | Tagged chorus, Constance Congdon, Lewis Spratlan, mixed choir, orchestra, Walt Whitman | Leave a comment

BETTER GODS

Posted on January 13, 2016 by oxingalemusic

Better Gods, an opera by composer Luna Pearl Woolf and librettist Caitlin Vincent, commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Francesca Zambello, Artistic Director,

Posted in Chamber Orchestra, Composers, Luna Pearl Woolf, Opera, Vocal Music, Works for Rent | Tagged Hawa`ii, Lili`uokalani, Luna Pearl Woolf, mezzo-soprano, opera | 3 Comments

How Bright the Darkness

Posted on August 12, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For Treble Choir, Harp, Percussion, and String Orchestra | 6′

Posted in Chamber Music with Voice, Choral Music, Luna Pearl Woolf, Vocal Music | Tagged carol, chamber ensemble, choir, Eleanor Wilner, harp, holiday, Luna Pearl Woolf | 2 Comments

We Are God’s Children / MotherSongs

Posted on August 12, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For Mezzo-Soprano and String Quartet | 9′

Posted in Chamber Music, Chamber Music with Voice, Luna Pearl Woolf, Vocal Music | Tagged Carnegie Hall, cello, Lullaby Project, Luna Pearl Woolf, mezzo-soprano, viola, violin, voice | Leave a comment

Like As the Waves

Posted on July 10, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Diana Rosenblum| For Three Female Voices and Violoncello | 5′

Posted in Chamber Music, Chamber Music with Cello, Chamber Music with Voice, Vocal Music | Tagged cello, female voices, shakespeare, voice | Leave a comment

Sonnet 60 of William Shakespeare

Posted on July 10, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Božo Banović | For Three Female Voices and Violoncello | 7′

Posted in Chamber Music, Chamber Music with Cello, Chamber Music with Voice, Vocal Music | Tagged cello, female voices, shakespeare, voice | Leave a comment

How Bright the Darkness

Posted on July 8, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For Solo Baritone, Women’s Chorus, Harp, Percussion, and String Orchestra | 6′

Posted in Chamber Music with Voice, Choral Music, Luna Pearl Woolf, Vocal Music | Tagged baritone, carol, chamber ensemble, choir, Eleanor Wilner, harp, holiday, Luna Pearl Woolf | Leave a comment

Travels

Posted on July 8, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Lewis Spratlan | For Male Chorus, TTBB, and Piano, four-hands | 9′ Title: Travels Composer: Lewis Spratlan Text by: Mary Jo Salter and Brad Leithauser Year Composed: 2011 Instrumentation: For Male Chorus, TTBB, and Piano, four-hands Duration: 9′ Format: Full … Continue reading →

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THE PILLAR – Opera-in-progress

Posted on August 5, 2014 by oxingalemusic

THE PILLAR An opera by Luna Pearl Woolf Libretto by David Van Taylor In The Pillar, a prominent woman confronts the tragic consequences of her own compromise. Embracing a role that brought her position and affluence, Ruth centered her whole life on … Continue reading →

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