Phoenix Chorale: Lay A Garland - Pearsall

Phoenix Chorale
Christopher Gabbitas, Artistic Director
Composer: Robert Lucas de Pearsall
Text: adapted from libretto by Beaumont & Fletcher
Lay a Garland on her hearse
of dismal yew,
Maidens, willow branches wear,
say she died true.
Her love was false, but she was firm
Upon her buried body lie
lightly, thou gentle earth.
Performance at Camelback Bible Church, Paradise Valley, Arizona
On October 9th 2021, the Chorale's first concert, for a limited audience, following the Covid-19 hiatus.
Video Direction: Andrew Staples
Sound Engineering: Sound Mirror

[@clarahanritha6301]

Superb👏👏👏👍👍

[@garyhinkle5736]

Thank You Christopher Gabbitas, And All The Glorious Voices That Make Up The Phoenix Chorale For This Stunning Tribute ❤

[@Aa.Rr.2023]

Well, this is simply the best rendition of 'Lay a Garland' that I have heard. (Sorry Voces8 😔) - So sensitively and sublimely sung. What balance between the parts, and each part making space for the next part to rise and be heard. Wow.👏 Kudos to your artist director, and also to the sound engineers - great job. Thank you all.

[@craigbritton3213]

Stunning. Thank you for your artistry at every level.

[@snowflakehighschoolchoirs7192]

Yea!! Toby Kidd is the MAN!! Beautiful!!

[@donnybrasco6321]

Lovely - and thank you for your moving tribute to Her Majesty.❤

[@mikecastro2894]

Sublime !!!

[@christopheruhl3999]

The choir is excellent. They must find it trying to ignore the conductor's flapping hands, his huge gestures working against their quiet phrasing.