Gloriae Dei Cantores - Copyright Steve J. Sherman"Technically Brilliant and Musically Assured" - Classics Today
 
 
ALAN HOVHANESS
From the Ends of the Earth
Coming Spring 2012! Gloriæ Dei Cantores celebrates the 100th Anniversary of this American composer, dedicated to inspiring “all mankind with new heroism and spiritual nobility.”
 
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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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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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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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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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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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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HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER
Gloriæ Dei Cantores presents the third volume of its Anglican Psalmody series. This collection contains twenty-one of the most beautiful psalm tunes and the most uplifting texts in the series. From Psalm 8, "O Lord, our Governor, how excellent is Thy Name in all the world," to the final verse of psalm 150, "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord," these psalms express the utmost of praise and thanksgiving to God in every circumstance, and from every corner of creation.
"Psalm 150", track 20

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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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