Psalm 23 - Franz Schubert Vokalna akademija Ljubljana - Slowenien.

Vokalna akademija Ljubljana
Psalm 23- Franz Schubert

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Vokalna akademija Ljubljana & Maestro Stojan Kuret perform the renown Schubert's "Gott ist mein Hirt" on their very first concert in Tolmin, March 2009 (photos from the Sardegna September 2009 concert tour)

The Vokalna akademija Ljubljana – VAL – is a male vocal ensemble established in September 2008, made up of 16–20 singers. Since the beginning, the conductor of ensemble and artistic director has been Stojan Kuret with whom VAL quickly gained recognition in the world of Slovene and European vocal music. The choir received the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing in Varna in 2010, as the first male choir ever to compete in the final of this competition. Along with other highest prizes, it was also awarded the most prestigious Guidoneum Award 2011 for the artistic achievements and the contribution to the world of choral music at the oldest choral competition in Europe.
They have been invited, as one of five World-Class Choirs, to perform at the World Choral Summit 2012 in Beijing as the European representative.

"Gott ist mein Hirt" Psalm 23, Franz Schubert

Er lagert mich auf grüne Weide,
Er leitet mich an stillen Bächen,
Er labt mein schmachtendes Gemüt,
Er führt mich auf gerechtem Stege
Zu seines Namens Ruhm.
Und wall' ich auch im Todesschattens Tale,
So wall' ich ohne Furcht,
Denn Du beschützest mich,
Dein Stab und Deine Stütze
Sind mir immerdar mein Trost.
Du richtest mir ein Freudenmahl
Im Angesicht der Feinde zu,
Du salbst mein Haupt mit Öle
Und schenkst mir volle Becher ein;
Mir folget Heil und Seligkeit
In diesem Leben nach,
Einst ruh' ich ew'ge Zeit
Dort in des Ew'gen [Haus]1

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.