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St. Olaf Choir


One of the oldest still-existing choirs in the United States, the St. Olaf Choir is deservedly one of the best-known. The work of the choir's first two directors, the father-son team of F. Melius and Olaf Chrstiansen, had a legendary influence on the development of choral singing in 20th century America. Since 1948, the choir's members have been exclusively students at the college. In 1968, the choir's third director, Kenneth Jennings, stepped in. His influence led the choir to include work with instrumental ensembles and occasionally the use of piano, organ, and handbells or electronic synthesizers. The choir's current director is Anton Armstrong, who stepped in in 1980.

St. Olaf Choir Celestial Country, The (CD)
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From the choir's web site: "This recording presents two choral works of composer Charles Ives. The oratorio "The Celestial Country" (composed when Ives was a church organist in New Jersey,... more
   


St. Olaf Choir Great Hymns of Faith II (CD)
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Following the smash success of their first CD of hymns, St. Olaf follows up with another marvelous collection that should be enjoyable and useful for many church music fans and practitioners. The... more
   


St. Olaf Choir My Soul's Been Anchored...
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The repertoire here is very challenging, including works by Penderecki (the atonal "Stabat Mater"), Bach's "Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachhieit auf," and György Orbán's eery "Daemon... more
   


St. Olaf Choir Out of Darkness, Let Light Shine
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This CD celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Christmas Festival at St. Olaf College. Performing groups include the St. Olaf Choir, the Chapel Choir and Viking Chorus, the St. Olaf Cantorei, the... more
   


St. Olaf Choir What Child is This? (CD)
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The program was recorded in Skoglund Center Auditorium on the St. Olaf Campus by KTCA-TV for a special national Christmas telecast on PBS stations. The telecast was simulcast nationally on NPR.... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: A Choral Tapestry
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The Saint Olaf Choir has a long and rich history. The choir was initially founded in 1911 by Dr. F. Melius Christiansen, a Norwegian immigrant who fostered the a cappella tradition that became the... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: Advance Australia Fair
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This 1997 recording chronicles the St. Olaf Choir's trip to the Southern Hemisphere (New Zealand and Australia). The group moves easily from the western, traditional sounds of "Nun Dunket Alle... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: Beautiful Saviour
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Over the years this chorus has given some marvelous concert performances. This 1991 compilation brings together some of the most memorable moments from over a decade of singing (1974-1985).... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: Dawn of Redeeming Grace
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This live recording of the St. Olaf College Christmas Festival features several choirs plus orchestra (and the audience!). Among the few a cappella numbers (of 22 tracks) are "Hail, Gladdening... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: Great Hymns of Faith
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With some of the most well-loved hymns used in worship, this encompasses many ecumenical traditions. Arrangements by F. Melius Christiansen abound in a cappella tracks "Praise to the Lord," "O Day... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises
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This collection of primarily a cappella performances is bound to please classical music lovers. The St. Olaf Choir brings its vocal artistry to several centuries of sacred works. The recording... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: Portrait of the Orient
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In 1986, to celebrate the choir's 75th anniversary, its then director, Kenneth Jennings, took the choir on an Asian tour, visiting Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China. The... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: Reflections of Norway
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Recorded at the Bergen International Festival in June 1980, this fine album by one of the foremost large choirs in the U.S. once again highlights the choir's ability to create beautiful music.... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: Seoul Olympic Arts Festival (2-CDs)
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This two-CD set is the recording of a concert given by the St. Olaf Choirin the summer of 1988 in Seoul, Korea, just prior to the opening of thesummer Olympic games. Their world-class talent is... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: Spirituals Of William Dawson
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St. Olaf Choir: Worthy To Be Praised
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This half-a cappella 1997 recording is full of the rich, subtle artistry we've come to expect from St. Olaf's. The CD opens with a lovely performanceof Robert Stone's "The Lord's Prayer" and... more
   


St. Olaf Choir: Yule Full Of Gladness
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Gorgeous, and more gorgeous! Mainly a cappella, the 17 pieces start off with Christiansen's lovely "My Song in the Night." As a tour of the world through song, stops include "P'eng you" from... more
   


Various (Classical): Christiansen 135th Anniv. Concert (2-CDs, 2006)
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Own this 2-disc collection of Minnesota choirs celebrating the legacy of F. Melius Christiansen. Recorded live, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the same concert that nearly 5,000... more
   


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