The first song, “Hymn of Praise,” sets the tone with sounds of triumphant brass leading into later pieces “Exsultate Justi,” “Glory!” and “Cum Sancto Spiritu,” which reflect the robust opening number and power of the choir’s numbers.
The orchestra and choir are also joined by soloist tenor Stanford Olsen, a professor of voice at Florida State University, who delivers a heartfelt message of praise in three songs, “Blessed be the Lord,” “The Holy City” and “Nella Fantasia.”
The album hosts a handful of contemplative and nostalgic songs, including John Rutter’s “Look to the Day,” “My House” from the original Peter Pan play and “Psalm 148,” which acquaints the listener with new words to accompany the familiar song of “All Creatures of our God and King.”
Dispersed throughout the album are unique forms of praise, especially in the dance piece arranged by Mack Wilberg , “Wonder,” the soft American folk hymn arranged by Ryan Murphy, “Pilgrim Song,” and the arrangement of a medieval prayer by Patrick Doyle, “Non Nobis, Domine.” The album ends appropriately with a flourishing arrangement of “Ode to Joy.”
This 14-song CD proves the power of the 360-strong voices, adding another recording to the Grammy-winning choir’s nearly 200-album repertoire.
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‘Glory!’ new CD from Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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