Heinrich Poos is not the first composer inspired by Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's poem 'Die Auferstehung', as even Gustav Mahler had already used these verses in the fifth movement of his Second Symphony 'Auferstehung'. Mahler was inspired to use a choral movement at the end of his symphony at the funeral of the conductor Hans von Bülow where a choir sang a chorale based on said text by Klopstock. Heinrich Poos wrote his deeply moving choral piece in remembrance of the organist Hubert Schoonbrodt. / Choeur De Femmes (SSAA) A Cappella

Above the central prayer of Christianity, the composition with its dense sounds and atmospheric colours develops a mood of profound awe and self-contained strength. An expressive composition of our new composer Pascal Martiné - personally recommended by the editors of your choral department! / Choeur SSAA A Cappella

A great final piece or encore, this arrangement of the popular German lullaby, sung by Heinz Rühmann in the film 'Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne', is set for upper voices and is certain to leave the audience in a good mood. / Choeur SSAA A Cappella

It is particularly in his choral music that Peteris Vasks reveals his strong attachment to his Latvian home country. Nature, customs and traditions and the idea of freedom are the central themes of the texts he sets to music, while carefully using modern techniques of choral singing as well. Alternating with traditional, even archaic singing, the music creates a multi-faceted, immediately effective sound image in the listener's mind.The poem 'Ziles zina' by the contemporary Latvian poet Uldis Berzins (*1944) centres on the themes of man, nature and transience in aphoristic brevity.Vasks wrote a piece of music on this poem which contains downright rewarding tasks for the choir and opens up to the listener a fascinating world of sound. / Choeur De Femmes (SSAA) A Cappella

It is created out of nothing and develops into sound. This choral improvisation on the kyrie from 'Messe à trois voix' by André Caplet gives the singers space to shape the piece themselves while nevertheless being self-contained. A short concert piece for experienced musicians. / Choeur SSAA A Cappella