Cor dolce, cor amabile, for chorus (from Musica Sacra), A. 507
Jose, for chorus ("Quadrilha caipira"), A. 455
As costureiras, embolada for female chorus, A. 329
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9, for chorus (or string orchestra), A. 449
Choros No. 3, for male chorus & winds, "Picapau", A. 206
Poema de palavras, song for voice & orchestra, A. 542
Lendas amerindas (2), for chorus, A. 506
Ave Maria, motet for chorus, A. 319
Bazzum, for male chorus, A. D018
Preludio No. 8, transcription for cello & piano (after J. S. Bach, BWV 853), A. 261
Fuga No. 8, transcription for chorus (after J. S. Bach
Na Bahia tem, for band, A. 297
Bendita Sabedoria (7), biblical settings for chorus, A. 543

Globally recognized as the preeminent choir for contemporary music, the SWR Vokalensemble presents a program of rarely performed choral masterworks by Villa-Lobos - including several world premiere recordings! This exciting new disc documents this largely unknown aspect of Villa-Lobos' massive choral output (more than 200 works have been catalogued). From the sublime elegance of Bachianas Brasileiras Nr. 9 to the passionate Preces Sem Palavras (Prayers without Words), Marcus Creed and the SWR Vokalensemble have not only provided an essential document to the genius of Brazil's greatest composer, but have given fans of exquisite choral music a new reason to rejoice! Villa-Lobos' modern, folkloristic works will appeal strongly to fans of contemporary music and collectors of superb choral singing.