Be Merry

Name: Be Merry
Brand: Gloriae Dei Cantores
SKU: 9781557259684
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Celebrate Christmas with Gloriae Dei Cantores

By (artist) Gloriae Dei Cantores

$16.99

ISBN: 9781557259684
Trim size: 0 x 0 inches
Weight: 3 ounces.
Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011
Product ID: GDC124
Format: CD-Audio

"What a refreshing musical gift this is! The singers exude joy and cheer through artful, infectious performances that are immaculate and engaging.
This is musical merriment that will bring great cheer at Christmastime--or any time!" —The American Organist

Gloriae Dei Cantores offers this 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 Gloriae Dei Ringers Handbell Choir. The beautiful and festive 24-page booklet enhances each carol, providing a meaningful gift ensemble.

“A superb addition to any classical music lover's seasonal collection!”—ChristmasReviews.com

PREMIERE AND ONLY WORKS

What Cheer! arr. Seagull Seven
Gaudete arr. Richard Lakey
Immortal Babe David Campbell
In a Humble Cattle Shed arr. Seagull Seven
What Child is This? arr. Seagull Seven
Deck the Hall! arr. Seagull Seven

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Reviews

"Be Merry! is a generous release that covers 24 classical pieces with old-fashioned professionalism and contemporary flair....many cuts of cleanly delivered, sophisticated, unadorned choral presentations. Lovely! The organization[Gloriae Dei Artes] stands for top-quality musical performances, and that commitment is well-evidenced in all of its releases. Be Merry! would be a superb addition to any classical music lover's seasonal collection. Enjoy and BE MERRY!"—Christmasreviews.com

"What a refreshing musical gift this is! Those familiar with the Gloriae Dei Cantores singers know what a sterling ensemble they are; they deliver all the goods here. Seagull Seven's jazzy arrangement of "Deck the Hall" really rocks! In these and all else, the singers exude joy and cheer through artful, infectious performances that are immaculate and engaging. The rich warmth of tone is balanced by vibrancy and energy. This is musical merriment that will bring great cheer at Christmastime--or any time!" —The American Organist

"Be Merry! not only upholds the high standards of the internationally renowned 40-voice choir, but also offers listeners a contemporary outlook on standard seasonal repertoire. Be Merry concludes with the jovial "Deck the Hall" featuring the Gabriel V Brass Quintet. This is one of the most innovative arrangements of the carol I have come across. This lively arrangement even takes the voices into some jazzy vocal scat. Elizabeth C. Patterson and her singers have created an imaginative Christmas album, going beyond tradition but unquestionably living up to the Gloriae Dei Arts Foundation's high standards."
—Choral Journal

"Here's a joyful and beautifully sung album of seasonal specialties ......this ensemble can claim many choral strengths, but their most remarkable attribute is their spiritual intensity and sincerity. Sound quality is beyond reproach; notes and texts are laid out in a colorful and festive booklet." —American Record Guide

Author Bio

Gloriæ Dei Cantores (Singers to the Glory of God) holds a passionate dedication to illuminate truth and beauty through choral artistry, celebrating a rich tradition of sacred choral music from Gregorian chant through the twenty-first century. Currently under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley, Gloriæ Dei Cantores has received critical acclaim for its artistic elegance, performance authenticity, and compelling spirituality. Sharing its vision of inspiration and hope, the choir has toured extensively, touching the hearts of audiences in twenty-four countries in Europe, Asia, and N. America. Its discography of over fifty recordings is distributed internationally through Paraclete Recordings, a division of Paraclete Press, Inc., and NAXOS. The choir makes its home in Orleans, MA. www.gdcchoir.org