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Mass, Op. 84 (more info)
Composed by: Vincent Persichetti
Conducted by: James Morrow
John Len Wiles, tenor
Recording date: 21-22 May 2007


1.   Kyrie - 00:02:07
2.   Gloria - 00:04:10
3.   Credo - 00:06:10
4.   Sanctus - 00:02:17
5.   Agnus Dei - 00:02:25


Carols of Death (more info)
Composed by: William Schuman
Conducted by: James Morrow
Walt Whitman,
Recording date: 21-22 May 2007


6.   No. 1. The Last Invocation - 00:03:43
7.   No. 2. The Unknown Region - 00:03:52
8.   No. 3. To All, To Each - 00:02:46


The Mask (more info)
Conducted by: James Morrow
Dwight Bigler, piano
William Bolcom, piano
Recording date: 21-22 May 2007


9.   No. 1. We Wear the Mask - 00:05:21
10.   No. 2. Heritage - 00:01:51
11.   No. 3. Shadow - 00:04:18
12.   No. 4. Worn Faces - 00:03:14
13.   No. 5. Interlude for Natalie - 00:02:47
14.   No. 6. Portrait - 00:01:28


The Hour-Glass (more info)
Composed by: Irving Fine
Conducted by: James Morrow
John Len Wiles, tenor
Meredith Ruduski, soprano
Lisa Sunset Holt, soprano
Carla Flores, alto
Sarah Bannon, alto
Eric Neuville, baritone
Ben Jonson,
Recording date: 21-22 May 2007


15.   No. 1. O know to end as to begin - 00:03:15
16.   No. 2. Have you seen the white lily grow? - 00:01:41
17.   No. 3. O do not wanton with those eyes - 00:01:17
18.   No. 4. Against Jealousy - 00:03:05
19.   No. 5. Lament - 00:01:52
20.   No. 6. The Hour-Glass - 00:02:03


Psalms (more info)
Composed by: Lukas Foss
Conducted by: James Morrow
Dwight Bigler, piano
Alena Gorina, piano
John Len Wiles, tenor
Lisa Sunset Holt, soprano
Recording date: 21-22 May 2007


21.   Part I: Psalm 122:1-2, 95:4 - 00:03:40
22.   Part II: Psalm 98:1, 4, 6 - 00:07:51
23.   Part III: Psalm 23:1-3 - 00:02:01

Reviews

Well-sung and challenging choral music (Sep 27, 2010)
Reviewer:Amanda
This is a challenging recording of modern choral works. If you just want a CD of “pretty” choral music, look elsewhere, but if you are interested in new music and want to hear it done well, have a listen! The University of Texas Chamber Singers have a well-blended, Renaissance-esque sound. The sopranos can get a little pushed and strident on the loud straight tone sections, but otherwise... This is a challenging recording of modern choral works. If you just want a CD of “pretty” choral music, look elsewhere, but if you are interested in new music and want to hear it done well, have a listen! The University of Texas Chamber Singers have a well-blended, Renaissance-esque sound. The sopranos can get a little pushed and strident on the loud straight tone sections, but otherwise have a quite lovely sound. The altos have a particularly rich and unified sound in this ensemble and were my particular favorite section of the choir to pay attention to. Director James Morrow has done a great job of choosing his choral members, and the soloists don’t disappoint either. This recording has some very creative and interesting compositions, and my favorite pieces were the Persichetti Mass movements. There are some exquisite moments in this mass, and this choir executes well! This wouldn’t be a CD I’d listen to all the time because it is such modern and challenging music. However, it is a great recording of a very fine choir, and these composers deserve to be heard. (read more)