Margaret Rizza
Margaret Rizza studied at the Royal College of Music, London, and completed her training in Italy. She has utilized her gifts as a world-class opera singer, a broadcaster, and a choral conductor throughout her career. Since 1986, Rizza has dedicated herself to the world of spirituality and to the wider aspect of music in the community. She leads many retreats, days of prayer, days of music and meditation, and vocal and choral workshops.
The golden music of Margaret Rizza
Occasionally a new, distinctive sound appears in sacred music. It has happened again with Margaret Rizza's wonderful music.
This rich, deeply contemplative music depends for its effect on simple, repetitive melodies carrying short, usually scriptural texts.
Each of the pieces may be sung by one person alone, by two or three gathered together, by hundreds, or by a choir. They may be unaccompanied, accompanied by a single instrument or by a whole group. The choice is yours and everything you need for both voices and instruments is in the full scores.
There are also beautiful recordings for those who wish to just sit, listen and pray.
- The New Dawn - CDThe New Dawn offers some slightly more up-tempo compositions with a Celtic feel, plus new tracks in the contemplative style that has made Margaret's music so popular. Margaret Rizza composes hauntingly beautiful melodies and is now recognised around the world as an icon of all that is holy and ...£9.99 - £16.99
- Music Of MysteryMargaret's previous compliations have all been bestsellers. Here, she has chosen music that reflects mystery this CD that will delight her fans. ContentsInpoured Spirit In the silence Thou art all things Veni, Sancte Spiritus Fire of love Magnificat Awakening in love Veni, lumen cordium ...£9.99 - £14.99
- Her Music For Healing DVDSoothing images combine with Margaret's healing music to make this DVD which helps restore and revive ContentsA Celtic blessing Calm me, Lord Come my way Enfold me In God alone It is the Spirit Keep watch with me Life of Christ, renew me Now is my quiet O give thanks to the Lord Prayer of St ...£16.99
- Music For ForgivenessHere we have selected all of Margaret's music with a Forgiveness theme. ContentsO Lord, listen to my prayer Come, Lord O Domine, O Christe Prayer for peace Jesus, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) Kyrie eleison Hear the cry Lord have mercy (Kyrie) Miserere nobis, Domine Your Word is a lamp Prayer of St ...£9.99 - £10.99
- Her Music Of JoyHere we have selected all of Margaret's music with a joyful theme. ContentsCantate Domino Veni, lumen cordium O give thanks to the Lord All you nations In the Lord is my joy Send forth your spirit The Lord is my light You are the maker Magnificat Laudate Dominum It is the spirit I will bless the ...£9.99 - £10.99
- Her Music For Joy DVDThis selection of joyful music and images will give individuals, prayer groups and those responsible for public worship instant access to a rich and varied repertoire with the single theme of joy. ContentsCantate Domino Veni lumen cordium O give thanks to the Lord All you nations In the Lord is ...£16.99
- Music For Reflective Prayer DvdPerfect for accompanying reflective prayer, the soft spiritual music and images will inspire, uplift and enrich your prayer. ContentsAdagio from Concerto for Flute in D minor Cadfan's blessing Calm me, Lord Pie Jesu Opening prayer/introduction Adagio from Trio Sonata in G major Trïmerei Chant ...£16.99
- Relax 2Unwind to the beautiful sounds of some of the best-loved classical composers, as well as house favourites including Margaret Rizza, Keith Duke and Geoffrey Nobes. ContentsTender thoughts (Pachulski) Pie Jesu (Fauré) Let your beauty (Rizza) Panis angelicus (Franck) Be still (Duke) Adoramus te, ...£9.99 - £10.99
- Margaret Rizza Her Music For HarpOn this CD vocalist and harpist Lucy Bunce has taken 12 of Margaret's most popular pieces and arranged them for harp and voice with subtle lightly orchestrated accompaniment. Here is music that is vital for those seeking a quiet, spiritual background to their lives. ContentsInpoured spirit Come ...£9.99 - £10.99
- Heavenly LightThis is music in the rich tradition of Taize, Margaret Rizza and the Music of Lindisfarne - beautifully crafted, gentle and mystical, speaking especially to those wishing to engage in quiet and reflective prayer. The composer himself directs the beautiful singing and accomplished instrumental ...£9.99 - £16.99
- Her Music For EucharistThis CD takes Margaret's two Eucharists, Broken for You and Mass of The Bread of Life and presents them in one wonderful package. Beautifully recorded choral performances make this CD a must for all lovers of sacred music Contents Broken for you Kyrie Gloria Gospel Acclamation Sanctus ...£12.99 - £16.99
- More Music For PianoQuite a combination - the deep spirituality of Margaret Rizza's compositions ravishingly unveiled in a new light by Kevin Duncan's inspirational playing. ContentsTake, Lord O Lord, my heart is not proud Enfold me in your love Let your beauty Come to me Magnificat New day Adoramus te, Domine Deus ...£14.99 - £16.99
- The Word Of All Life DvdIn her gentle and persuasive way Margaret Rizza shows us how to pray over scripture by way of eight talks interwoven with her own unique music set to beautiful pictures. Let the message of the Bible speak to you in the silence, she says, so that the Word becomes alive ad active within you. ...£16.99
- Word Of All LifeA guide to the ancient tradition of praying the Scriptures. The CD is divided into 15 tracks; an introduction, eight talks and six music tracks, two of which have words woven in with the music.ContentsIntroduction With Instrumental Veni Talk 1: In The Beginning Music: Fountain Of Life Talk 2: ...£9.99 - £16.99
- Prayer Chants - Rizza, Duke & NobesThe rich, relaxing style of the chants in this collection will provide hours of continuous ambient music. A valuable resource for prayer services, beautiful and contemplative settings by the three major contemporary composers in this genre: Keith Duke, Geoffrey Nobes and Margaret Rizza. Many of ...£19.99 - £25.99
- Inpoured SpiritLet your spirit soar with this instrumental collection by the ever-popular Margaret Rizza. Enjoy this rich, contemplative music of love, beauty and transformation. ContentsO give thanks to the Lord May the Lord bless you You are the centre A blessing Repose blessing Send forth your spirit, Lord ...£12.99 - £14.99
- Beautiful ChantsInspirational chants by three of the finest composers in this genre of music to create the perfect ambience for meditation and contemplation. Contents Come, be with me - Keith Duke Keep watch with me - Margaret Rizza Ubi caritas - Geoffrey Nobes Funeral blessing - Keith Duke Silent, surrendered ...£10.99 - £16.99
- Sacred Music, Sacred Words Cd SetHowever you are feeling you'll find something here to match your mood. Each of the 6 CDs contains prayers, poems and much-loved Bible verses and inspirational music for times of sorrow, comfort, forgiveness, relaxation, healing and joy. ContentsThe following list is a selection from this ...£43.99
- Proclaiming God's WordThis effective guide helps Readers understand the significance, importance and value of this ministry. Based on the experience of three years' work of Readers' days, workshops and courses in various parishes, it shows how the proclamation of the word can be developed and explores what means to ...£10.99
- Fire of LoveFire of Love is, in Margaret's own words 'a way to still the mind so that our hearts may be open to the transforming work of the living, loving, life-giving eternal spirit'.£6.99 - £9.99