Album Description
This collection of American choral music spanning the twentieth century features familiar and less well-known composers, from the lyrical traditionalism of Barber by way of Bernstein and Copland to the counterpoint, rhythmic verve and neo-classicism of Irving Fine. The disc finishes with the dreamily haunting
Acrostic Song from Final Alice by David del Tredici.
Artists
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers
Track Listing
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
1. Agnus Dei
Irving Fine (1914-1962)
The hour-glass
2. O know to end as to begin
3. Have you seen the white lily grow
4. O do not wanton with those eyes
5. Against Jealousy
6. The Lament
7. The Hour-Glass
Steve Reich (b.1936)
8. Clapping Music
Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)
Choruses from 'the lark'
Part I: French Choruses
9. Spring Song
10. Court Song
11. Soldier's Song
Part II: Latin Choruses
12. Prelude
13. Benedictus
14. Sanctus
15. Requiem
16. Gloria
Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Four motets
17. Help us, O Lord
18. Thou, O Jehovah, abideth forever
19. Have mercy on us, O my Lord
20. Sing ye praises to our King
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Reincarnations
21. Mary Hynes
22. Anthony O'Daly
23. The Coolin
David del Tredici (b.1937)
24. Acrostic Song from 'Final Alice'
TOTAL PLAYING TIME: 65.12
