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.     |    //-->order online   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. Listen to a podcast about Unto Ages of Ages "Dostoyno yest", track 12     |    order online   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     |    order online   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     |    order online   SACRED SONGS OF RUSSIA Stirring interpretations of works by Rachmaninoff, Sviridov, Tchaikovsky, and others. "Bogoroditse Devo", track 3     |    order online   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     |    order online   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     |    order online   MENDELSSOHN AND BRAHMS Sacred Motets Eloquent and deeply expressive works from two great composers of the Romantic era. "Am charfreitage", track 14     |    order online   EDMUND RUBBRA The Sacred Muse Exploring the vast choral contributions of one of Britain's mystical composers. "Festival Gloria", track 19     |    order online   JOSEF GABRIEL RHEINBERGER Melodic and luxurious, the works of this gifted composer are reminiscent of Brahms and Schuman. "Kyrie", track 17     |    order online   MOZART Rare Choral Works 250th Anniversary tribute featuring Mozart’s beautiful contribution to Church music. Audio Forthcoming     |    order online   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     |    order online
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