Mixed Classical Groups - Concordia Choir, The: 50 Years w/ Paul Christiansen (2-CDs)

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Concordia Choir, The: 50 Years w/ Paul Christiansen (2-CDs)

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It is rare that one conductor shapes the greater part of a choir's history. In a career that has spanned 50 years, Paul J. Christiansen basically ushered the development of the Concordia Choir at Moorehead, MN. Never given to lackadaisical performance, Christiansen worked diligently to achieve perfection in a cappella singing rarely found in a group of this size. In his honor, this album was compiled, taking the best pieces from many recordings and creating a loving commemoration. It has more than sentimental value; taking the best recordings from their history allowed them to create an album that nears perfection. Some of the more memorable moments are the "Pilgrim's Chorus" from Tannhauser, "Tristus Est Anima Mea," and the "Allegro" from Psalm 50. (135:35 1993)
Song List:
Disc One:
The Spirit Also Helpeth Us
Kyrie Eleison
Who With Grieving Soweth
Ascendit Deus
O Savior Throw the Heavens Wide (op.72, no.2)
Brothers
This is My Father's World
The King of Love
Prayers of Steel
Easter Carol
Winds Through the Olive Trees
All My Heart
Mexican Christmas Procession
Song of Mary (from the Spanish of Vega)
Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
The Angels Rolled the Stone Away
Cindy
Set Down Servant
Disc Two:
Sing Ye to the Lord
Pilgrim's Chorus (From Tannhäuser)
Born Today! (Hodie Christus Natus Est)
Tristis Est Anima Mea
My Song in the Night
Stabat Mater
The Last Spring
Prelude for Voices
He's the Lily of the Valley
Lift Up Your Heads
Mary Sat Spinning
Allegro (from Psalm 50)
Goin' Home on a Cloud
Ezekiel Saw De Wheel
Beautiful Savior

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Great choral music, a wonderful tool for choirs.
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Date Posted: 2007-10-29 17:48:16
"Well recorded and performed, this may be one of my favorite sources for the pieces on these two disks."