Make His Praise Glorious
Adler, Ives, Hovhaness, Pinkham, Nelson, Starer, Hanson, Thompson
By (artist) Gloriae Dei Cantores
- ISBN: 9781557252043
- Trim size: 0 x 0 inches
- Weight: 3 ounces.
- Publication Date: 01 May 1998
- Product ID: CD25
- Format: CD-Audio
This collection of twentieth-century American psalm settings sung by Gloriae Dei Cantores features many recorded premieres, including works by Hovhaness, Nelson, Adler, and Hanson. Other composers included are Ives, Starer, Thompson, and Pinkham.
PREMIERE AND ONLY WORKS:
- Psalm of Dedication Adler
- Make a Joyful Noise Hovhaness
- Behold How Good Pinkham
- Thou Hast Turned My Laments Pinkham
- Open to Me the Gates Pinkham
- O Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me Nelson
- Psalms of Woe and Joy Starer
- The Lord is My Shepherd Thompson
This interesting collection of sacred music, American style, can hardly miss. God Himself seems to have placed His seal of approval on it. Fortunately, Gloriae Dei Cantores convinces throughout. Best of all, the group's performances are emotionally involved, a quality which-unfortunately- one cannot count on in a program such as this. It is a pleasure to hear this ensemble's work. Recommended."—Raymond Tuttle, Fanfare
"Kudos to the ensemble and its conductor for first recordings of a great deal of important American choral music by (primarily) conservative mid-20th century masters, many native born. Elegantly modulated performances. Choral tone is invariably rich and well-balanced, with excellent diction in a live acoustic. Care with phrase shapes, pacing, variety in dynamic range and overall energy." —David Katz for The American Prize
"Like their previous CDs, this new Gloriae Dei Cantores recordings is a treasure: truly important American choral music presented by the group unsurpassed in performing music of this kind. The American composers included in this and earlier recordings are indeed fortunate to have these marvelous advocates." —Dominick Argento, Composer
"After one look at the list of composers, and ten minutes into the disc I was cheering...The singers are excellent...Alan Hovhaness...has produced one of his finest works, here recorded for the first time...and these singers give to his music a special reverent intensity... All the soloists performed their difficult parts with ease and commitment and excellent tone."—Music Web International
"Gloriae Dei Cantores convinces throughout...Best of all is that the group’s performances are emotionally involved...it is a pleasure to hear this ensemble’s work. The repertoire is similarly intriguing....powerful...Recommended." —Fanfare
