Breathtakingly peaceful describes this new stunner from Richard Burchard, which was commissioned by the ACDA Western Division for their 50th anniversary convention. Rich, warm harmonies have been wove...
This melodic setting from Richard Burchard features an original tune, which is beautifully supported by his classic, harmonic fullness. As the deer pants is a text of such yearning and this Latin sett...
Burchard has become one of the most commissioned composers and for good reason. His madrigal style is consistently enthralling, with an easy harmonic flow, gentle suspensions, and a fluid density that...
A modern day madrigal, this demonstrates the artistry of Richard Burchard. The Teasdale text paints words of description with much deeper meanings, ultimately releasing the fear of death. The melodic...
Only Shakespeare commands words well enough to discuss growing old in a flattering way. Composed in primarily homphonic lines, the text comes through easily. The music is as lovely as the poem, with o...
The text by Mark Twain, from a poem by Robrt Richardson, and although titled Dedication it is more of a blessing. A beautiful concert closer for advanced high school or college voices, Richard Burchar...
Commissioned by CODA (Choral Organizations & Developing Artists), composer Richard Burchard selected a poem by Christina Rossetti that celebrates spring in a more pensive way. Speaking poetically of h...
This is a beautiful, plaintive song written in Burchard's inimitable style. The harmonic progression moves slowly while each chord is enriched with scrumptious inner movement. Rainer Maria Rilke's tex...
It is a song of praise written in a distinguished, elegant style that has become a hallmark of composer Richard Burchard. Richard selected the text portions from the book of James and Corinithians. Pe...
Gibbons first wrote the famous setting of his text in 1612. The clever poem shares when a swan's voice is heard and compares it to the state of human character. Burchard not only maintains the poem bu...
