2019 - Coventry Carol English traditional carol arr. Sam Dabrusin (b. 1988)
from Christmas Reprise XVIII by Vancouver Cantata Singers
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This Renaissance carol recalls the innocent children slaughtered by King Herod’s soldiers, who hoped that one of the baby boys might be the Christ child sought by foreigners who claimed to be guided by a star. The text comes from the 15th-century Coventry Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors. Hearing this lament, we can be reminded that many innocent children (and their families) will continue to suffer the horrors of military ruthlessness, civil war, ethnic cleansing, and starvation resulting from civil strife.
Sam Dabrusin holds a BA from UBC and a BMus from VCC. He specializes in a cappella arrangements and compositions in styles varying from classical and jazz to barbershop and indie rock. Sam has been commissioned for arrangements by quartets and choruses across Canada and has works published through Cypress Choral Music. He is one of our VCS tenors.
Sam Dabrusin holds a BA from UBC and a BMus from VCC. He specializes in a cappella arrangements and compositions in styles varying from classical and jazz to barbershop and indie rock. Sam has been commissioned for arrangements by quartets and choruses across Canada and has works published through Cypress Choral Music. He is one of our VCS tenors.
lyrics
Lullay, lullay, thou little tiny child;
Bye bye, lully lullay,
O sisters too [two: the play had three sisters]
How may we do
For to preserve this day
This poor youngling
For whom we sing.
Bye, bye, lully, lullay.
Lullay, lullay, thou little tiny child;
Bye bye, lully lullay.
Bye bye, lully lullay,
O sisters too [two: the play had three sisters]
How may we do
For to preserve this day
This poor youngling
For whom we sing.
Bye, bye, lully, lullay.
Lullay, lullay, thou little tiny child;
Bye bye, lully lullay.
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from Christmas Reprise XVIII,
released November 22, 2022
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Vancouver Cantata Singers Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver Cantata Singers is a multi-award-winning, semi-professional choral ensemble in Vancouver, B.C.
Canada.
Known for technical virtuosity, fine blend and exceptionally high performance standards, the choir also commissions new works from critically acclaimed composers which have led to extremely successful and innovative collaborations with regional and international artists and ensembles.
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