Ave Maria - Brahms - David Rain - Vancouver Chamber Choir

Here is the North American premiere of my “Ave Maria” arrangement of my favourite piano piece, a Brahms Intermezzo, Opus 118, No. 2. One day while playing it on the piano, I thought I could hear a choir singing along, and thus many years later, after much experimentation, a brand new “Ave Maria” was born. Dedicated to my friend Geneviève Lajoie.

This recording was made on November 28, 2025 as part of a memorial concert for my dear uncle, Duncan W. Shaw (1932-2025). Performed by Kari Turunen and the @VanChamberChoir at @canadianmemorialunitedchurch‬ in Vancouver, Canada.

Heartfelt thanks to Kari and the Choir for their beautiful performance, to Kia Newton for the audio recording and to Andrew McCord for the video production.

Choirs interested in singing “Ave Maria" can obtain sheet music at @CanuckComposer (Cypress Choral Music): https://cypresschoral.com/composers/d....

I would also like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sang in for 28 years, the @StairwellCarollersOfficial, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration.

And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and to my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.