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AARON COPLAND & VIRGIL THOMSON
Sacred & Secular Choral Music
Featuring Copland’s choral masterpiece “In the Beginning” as well as many other works by Copland and Thomson.
"Ching-A-Ring-Chaw", track 6

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ALIYAH! ISRAEL
Gloriæ Dei Cantores joins voices with the Jewish people in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel! This commemorative recording is a compilation of extraordinary choral works by several 20th century, Jewish-American composers, reflecting the ancient Jewish heritage of joy, sacrifice, and profound faith in God.
"Hodu", track 10

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APPALACHIAN SKETCHES
Beloved hymns and folk songs from Appalachia and the South, including the premiere of “Let Us Move” with Grammy Award-Winning violinist Mark O’Connor.
"Hark I Hear", track 1

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BE MERRY!
Celebrate Advent and Christmas with Gloriae Dei Cantores
Gloriae Dei Cantores offers a joyful Christmas gift! Paraclete Press is pleased to present the choir's new recording of Christmas music that everyone will love. Be Merry! Captures that wonder of Christmas - its joys, mysteries and sheer delight! Listeners can sing along as the choir shares new arrangements of familiar and beloved Christmas carols like "What Child is This?" and "Deck the Hall' with contributions from Gabriel V Brass and Extol Handbell Choir. The beautiful and festive 24-page booklet enhances each carol, providing a meaningful gift ensemble.
"Go, Tell It on the Mountain", track 19

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BURNISHED BRIGHT
Sacred Sounds of Brass, Organ and Bells
Gabriel V, brass quintet, in collaboration with David Chalmers, organist, and Extol handbell choir presents this festive new recording which features contemporary works as well as a delightful group of Baroque transcriptions.
"Transfiguration Fanfare", track 7

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THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS
The Christmas spirit is captured through the unique sound of handbells.
"Carols in Color", track 7

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THE BELOVED SON
The second in the "Celebration of Faith in His Name" series
Illuminating the life and ministry of Christ: His miracles, parables, and last days in Gregorian chant.
"Pange Lingua", track 36

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BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON
American Psalmody Volume 2
A collection of varied musical interpretations of the psalms by some of America’s finest musicians.
"My song shall by always", track 10

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THE CHANTS OF ANGELS
Close your eyes, and be surrounded by these ancient songs of prayer and comfort — just as you are surrounded by angels.
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THE CHANTS OF CHRISTMAS
Depicts the sacred mystery of Christmas featuring four Gregorian chant masses as well as antiphons honoring the Virgin Mary.
"Benedictus qui venit", track 12

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THE CHANTS OF EASTER
This recording of Gregorian chant celebrates the Feast of the Resurrection.
"Angelus Domini", track 9

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THE COMING OF CHRIST
The first volume in the "Celebration of Faith in His Name" series
A collection of Gregorian chant for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.
"Puer Natus Est", track 10

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THE DOCTRINE OF WISDOM
Sacred Choral Music of William Mathias
This glorious music demonstrates Mathias' belief that "music is an immense celebration."
"O Rex Gloriæ", track 9

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ECLIPSE:
The Voice of Jean Langlais
A centennial celebration of Langlais' rich legacy of sacred music, featuring three masses and nine anthems for choir, organ works, and rare compositions for brass performed by members of Gabriel V.
"Sanctus from 'Messe Solennelle' ",
disc 2, track 3

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EDMUND RUBBRA
The Sacred Muse
Exploring the vast choral contributions of one of Britain's mystical composers.
"Festival Gloria", track 19

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ESPERANZA
A Gift of Spanish Song
A dynamic showcase of Spanish culture spanning 500 years from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
"Salmo 150", track 20

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ETERNAL LIGHT
A collection of beloved meditative choral works.
"Eternal light", track 16

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FAITH OF MY HEART
Sacred Choral Music of Franz Liszt
Gloriæ Dei Cantores celebrates the 200th anniversary of Franz Liszt, introducing audiences to the ardent faith of this master composer through his sacred choral works.
"Pater Noster", track 1

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GIOVANNI PIERLUIGI PALESTRINA
This CD of grace and beauty is the only recording of two of Palestrina's masses: Missa Descendit Angelus Domini, and Missa Beatae Mariae Virginis II.
"Jubilate Deo", track 18

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God's Trombones
GOD'S TROMBONES
A premiere recording of a profound oratorio-style work based on the vivid poetry of James Weldon Johnson. Gordon Myers' music is eclectic, bringing together the sound of spirituals, jazz, brass, and the concert hall to illuminate the text. The composer is featured as the baritone soloist.
 
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GREGORIAN REQUIEM
Requiem masses which feature some of the deepest, richest, and most penetrating Gregorian chants.
"Libera me, Domine", track 8

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HE HAS HEARD MY VOICE
The second volume of Gloriæ Dei Cantores' Anglican Psalmody series features nineteen chanted psalms that reflect the faithfulness of God in response to the Psalmist's pleas. These include Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd"; Psalm 121 "I lift up mine eyes unto the hills"; Psalm 46 "God is our refuge and strength"; and many other familiar words of comfort in the Coverdale translation.
"Psalm 23", track 9

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I AM WITH YOU
The third in the "Celebration of Faith in His Name" series
Christ's passion is the subject of this Gregorian chant recording, including the chanted Passion narrative according to the Gospel of John.
"Alleluia Pascha Nostrum", track 18

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JOSEF GABRIEL RHEINBERGER
Gloriæ Dei Cantores re-releases their 1994 recording of this 19th century German composer’s Masses, Hymns and Motets. Experience the beautiful lyricism and rich harmonies of these choral gems.
"Kyrie", track 17

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JOY AND GLADNESS
A collection of favorite anthems of celebration and praise.
"Green Fields", track 15

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KALEIDOSCOPE
Features a new arrangement of Amazing Grace with violin and cello, hymns from Appalachia and the South, works by Copland, Thomson, Sowerby, and more, plus Gabriel V on Let Us Break Bread Together, and the choir's signature encore: E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come by Paul Manz.
"E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come", track 19

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KEEPING CHRISTMAS
Beloved Carols and the Christmas Story
The great mystery of Christmas is sometimes more than we can take in! In Keeping Christmas, Gloriæ Dei Cantores invites you to close your eyes, listen, and imagine with delight the star, the angels, the shepherds, the Magi, and all the creatures celebrating the Christ child.
"O Come All Ye Faithful", track 13

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LEO SOWERBY
American Master of Sacred Song
Selections from one of America’s most distinguished composers of sacred music.
"O God the Protector of All", track 13

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THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
American Psalmody Volume 3
A collection of varied musical interpretations of the psalms by some of America’s finest musicians.
"I will set his dominion in the sea", track 14

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MAKE HIS PRAISE GLORIOUS
American Psalmody Volume 1
A collection of varied musical interpretations of the psalms by some of America’s finest musicians.
"Thou hast turned my laments into dancing", track 9

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MANDORLA
Choral Masterworks of Frank Martin, Edvard Grieg, Howard Hanson
Evoking the transparency and tension of that "thin place" where heaven and earth meet, Mandorla features three 20th century masterpieces: the majestic Mass for Double Choir by Frank Martin, the heartfelt, folksong-inspired Fire Salmer by Edvard Grieg, and the stunning Cherubic Hymn by Howard Hanson.
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MASTERS OF THE RENAISSANCE
A fascinating cross-section of European composers, capturing sacred music from one of the most inspired periods of the arts.
"Gloria", track 7

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MENDELSSOHN AND BRAHMS
Sacred Motets
Eloquent and deeply expressive works from two great composers of the Romantic era.
"Am charfreitage", track 14

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MOZART
Rare Choral Works
250th Anniversary tribute featuring Mozart’s beautiful contribution to Church music.
Audio Forthcoming

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OLIVIER MESSIAEN:
The Mystical Colors of Christ
Explore the musical sound-world of French composer Olivier Messiaen in this collection of his organ works based on events from the life of Christ.
Recorded by the organists of Gloriæ Dei Artes Foundation, on the E.M. Skinner organ of the Church of the Transfiguration.
"Alleluias sereins", track 3

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PATHS OF GRACE
A collection of reflective, peaceful pieces of music with graceful melody and flow.
"Super flumina Babylonis", track 1

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PEACE BE WITH YOU
Johann Sebastian Bach
An invigorating sampling of Bach's sacred choral and solo cantatas, motets, and organ works.
"Aria 'Vir eilenmitt schwachen'", disc 2, track 2

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PRISM
The Choral Artistry of Gloriæ Dei Cantores
An anthology of some of the choir's finest recordings with works of Palestrina, Brahms, Mathias, Argento, and others.
"Let all the world in every corner sing", track 1

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A PROPHECY OF PEACE
The Choral Music of Samuel Adler
Celebrating the rich common heritage of Judaism and Christianity.
"L’chah Dodi", track 4

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SACRED SONGS OF RUSSIA
Stirring interpretations of works by Rachmaninoff, Sviridov, Tchaikovsky, and others.
"Bogoroditse Devo", track 3

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SHINING LIKE THE SUN
The Chants of Transfiguration
Recounting in Gregorian chant the story in Christ's life when his heavenly glory was revealed to three of his disciples.
"Caelestis formam Gloriæ", track 8

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SING NOEL WITH GLORIÆ DEI CANTORES
Popular hymns and carols for the Christmas season for choir, handbells, brass, and orchestra.
"A Christmas Garland", track 17

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THOU ART MY REFUGE
Psalms of Salvation and Mercy
Twenty-one psalms rendered in a meditative and prayerful spirit in traditional Anglican chant.
"Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land", track 2

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UNTO AGES OF AGES
Sacred Choral Music of Sviridov, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky
Gloriæ Dei Cantores presents its first hybrid SACD, featuring Masterworks of the Russian Orthodox Church, including excerpts from Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil, Tchaikovsky’s Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom, and the North American recorded premiere of Ineffable Mystery by Georgy Sviridov.
"Dostoyno yest", track 12

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