Hail Queen of Heaven Review

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Hail Queen of Heaven ReviewA CD by the Cambridge Singers and directed by John Rutter is always an auditory treat, but this one is earth-transfiguring in its beauty. It is divided into four parts based on the liturgical year:
1. Advent to Candlemas
2. Candlemas to Holy Week
3. Easter to the Sunday after Pentecost
4. Trinity to Advent
Each part contains five songs, mostly in Latin. Only a couple songs on the CD are in English, and they are beautiful (particularly: There is no rose of such virtue, a carol from the 15th century). I had to knock off one star for the Magnificat by Giles Swayne -- the obvious African influence of the music, while totally appropriate on another CD, was strangely jarring and inconsistent on this one. But it's easy enough to skip this track, and the CD is such a jewel that it's more than worth its price tag.Hail Queen of Heaven Overview

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Puer natus in Bethlehem, Alleluia / Elmer Iseler Singers (CBC) Review

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Puer natus in Bethlehem, Alleluia / Elmer Iseler Singers (CBC) ReviewI fell in love with this cd. It is truly one of the most beautiful albums I have ever heard. I strongly encourage customers to buy the album, especially if you appreciate old Medieval and Renaissance choral religious music.Puer natus in Bethlehem, Alleluia / Elmer Iseler Singers (CBC) Overview

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December Stillness Review

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December Stillness ReviewThis is a very well-conceived collection of mostly lesser-known choral gems for the holidays, combined with a few more famous selections. For years, Warland has championed the cause of otherwise obscure choral works, as well as choral composers whose works deserve a broader audience. The benefit to these composers, their works, and the discerning listener, is the consummate professionalism, musicianship, artistry, and craftsmanship with which Dale Warland, his singers, and even the recording engineers and technicians lend to their album projects.
As a former student of Dr. Alf S. Houkom, composer of "The Rune of Hospitality" (found on this recording), and a choral conductor myself, I rejoiced in the knowledge that this work, and others like it, are finally getting the exposure, as well as the professional treatment, that they so richly deserve. Bravo, Mr. Warland, and thank you for the gift of this album. This is truly in the spirit of the season.December Stillness OverviewWorld class choir here offers twelve carols and anthems evoking the beautiful starkness of winter. These are 20th century choral works by Penderecki, Rachmaninoff, Poulenc, Stravinsky and several other composers.

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Christmas in St Charles Review

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Christmas in St Charles ReviewAnything by John Rutter is good, whether a composition by him, or conducted/arranged by him. I have sung Rutter pieces in choirs. I am pleased with the content and quality of this CD.Christmas in St Charles Overview

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Romancero Gitano Review

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Romancero Gitano ReviewHaving sung one of the wonderfully crafted pieces on this CD ( La Rose Complete ) I would have to say this CD really can touch your heart and your soul. With my favorite being La Rose Complete, I can't say enough about it- the alto I and alto II part is something majestic, whereas the sopranoI and soprano II part can just blow you away, the tenors sound like distant angels and the bass part in this song is something else. I would recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys classy choir music with a twist a love.Romancero Gitano Overview

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Around the World: International Folk Songs Review

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Around the World: International Folk Songs ReviewFirst, let us ask what is a folk song and what isn't? A folk song springs out of the spirit of the people; it has no known composer. In contrast, an art song has a known composer. With time and familiarity, however, some art songs essentially become folk songs. Consider, for example, Der Lindenbaum (Schubert) and Die Lorelei (Silcher). Unfortunately, in the US "folk song" became adulterated, associated with Joan Baez; Peter, Paul, and Mary; and even Burl Ives (very versatile and one of my favorite singers). A personal comment--Am Brunnen vor dem Tore da steht ein Lindenbaum suffuses my soul, and I feel that Schubert composed it specifically for me, a world traveler who may also long for the peace of home! Moving to the CD under review, one could not find a more worthy group than the Wiener Saengerknaben directed by Peter Marschik. The CD includes songs from most countries that are familiar to the average listener. Some songs are very familiar--Shenandoah, Loch Lomond, and Cielito Lindo--and many not so familiar. I recommend this CD to listeners who are just now taking an interest in folksongs. My only complaint is that some songs are hard to hear, perhaps because the amplitude was set too low. I came across this CD because it was the only recording of Sarie Marais (of Boer origin} and one of my favorite songs.Around the World: International Folk Songs Overview

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Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter Review

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Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter ReviewRutter's Gloria is a superb piece of 20th century music and this recording is crisp and caputes this composer at his best. I'm a singer and our group will perform this work in December. Many in our group have purchased the CD to help learn the music. It's ideal because we hear not only the music but also the spirit that I think Rutter intended.Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter Overview

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