Music of the Majesty of Jesus Christ

Track Listings
1. Hallelujah Chorus {From Messiah}    
2. Laud and Thanks (Preis und Dank) {From Easter Oratorio BWV 249}    
3. Easter Hymn (Osterhyme - O Filii et Filiae) {From Christus}    
4. When Shall It Ever Happen (Wenn Soll Es Doch Geschehen) {From Ascension    
5. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth {From Messiah}    
6. As You Have Risen from the Dead (Weil du Com Tod Erstanden Bist) {From    
7. Hail the Resurrector! (Pries Dem Erwecker!) {From Lazarus D 689}    
8. Come, Hasten and Hurry (Kommit, Eilet und Laufet) {From Easter Oratorio    
9. Thou Art the King of Glory! (Tu Rex Gloriae) {From Te Deum Op. 103}    
10. Therefore Let Us Deeply Revere (Tantum Ergo) D 926    
11. And the Third Day He Rose Again (Et Resurrexit) {From Mass in B Minor B    
12. Worthy Is the Lamb/Amen {From Messiah}    
13. Third Day He Rose from the Dead (Resurrexit) {From Christus}    
14. Alleluia! {From Exsultate, Jubilate KV 165}    
15. Christ Lay to Death in Bondage (Christe Lag in Todesbanden) {From Canta    
16. When Thou Hadst Overcome the Sharpness of Death {From Te Deum HWV 283}    

Music of the Majesty of Jesus Christ, Music, Irene Friedli, Iris Vermillion, Andreas Schmidt, Peter Mikulas, Thomas Mehnert, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonin Dvorak, George Frideric Handel, Franz Liszt, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Georg Philipp Telemann, Helmuth Rilling, Helmuth Willing, Ulrich Stotzel, Friedemann Immer Trumpet Consort, Hannoversche Hofkapelle, Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra, Stuttgart Bach Collegium, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Württenbergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Donna Brown, Henriette Bonde-Hansen, Sibylla Rubens, Christoph Genz, Michael Schade, Cantata, Chamber Music & Recitals, Choral, Classical, Classical Collections-Composer Desc., Mass, Oratorio, Romantic Music for Voice and Keyboard, Solo Voice(s) and Orchestra, Te Deum, V/A Compilations, Vocal
100 Hymns & Songs of Inspiration
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100 Hymns & Songs of Inspiration

Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
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ASIN: B00008GEKT
Release Date: 2003-04-14

Tracks:

  1. Love Divine All Loves Excelling - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  2. Father Hear the Prayer We Offer - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  3. Now Thank We All Our God - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  4. This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  5. Stars of the Morning So Gloriously Bright - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  6. God Save the Queen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  7. Day of Resurrection - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  8. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  9. Of the Father's Heart Begotten - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  10. O Come All Ye Faithful - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  11. Awake My Soul and With the Sun - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  12. Thine Arm O Lord in Days of Old - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  13. All People That on Earth Do Dwell - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  14. Good Christian Men Rejoice and Sing - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  15. There Is a Green Hill - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  16. Lord of Beauty - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  17. Rejoice Today With One Accord - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  18. New Every Morning - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  19. Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  20. O God Our Help in Ages Past - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral

Tracks:

  1. Morning Has Broken - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  2. Happy Are They - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  3. In Christ There Is No East or West - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  4. Silent Night - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  5. Be Thou My Guardian - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  6. Ye Servants of the Lord - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  7. At the Name of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  8. To Thee O Lord Our Hearts We Raise - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  9. Behold the Great Creator Makes - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  10. Rejoice the Lord Is King - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  11. Creator of the Stars of Night - Ely Cathedral Choir
  12. He Comes With Clouds Descending - Ely Cathedral Choir
  13. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Ely Cathedral Choir
  14. Alleluya Alleyluya Alleyluya - Ely Cathedral Choir
  15. This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made - Ely Cathedral Choir
  16. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - Ely Cathedral Choir
  17. Lord Thy Word Abideth - Ely Cathedral Choir
  18. Jesus Lord We Look to Thee - Ely Cathedral Choir
  19. O Lord Our God Arise - Ely Cathedral Choir
  20. Lord of All Hopefulness - Ely Cathedral Choir

Tracks:

  1. Soldiers of Christ Arise - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  2. Lift Up Your Hearts - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  3. Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  4. Maker of the Sun - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  5. O King Most High - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  6. O Praise Our Great and Glorious Lord - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  7. Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  8. We Love the Place O God - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  9. Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  10. Give Rest O Christ - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  11. Come Holy Ghost Our Hearts Inspire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  12. O Thou in All Thy Might So Far - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  13. O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  14. O God Thy Soldiers' Crown and Guard - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  15. Strife Is O'er the Battle Done - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  16. O Christ Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  17. Jesus Shall Reign - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  18. God of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  19. O Jesu Saviour of Mankind - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  20. Immortal Invisible God Only Wise - Choir Of Truro Cathedral

Tracks:

  1. Ride on Ride on in Majesty - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  2. All Glory Laud and Honour - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  3. Come Rejoicing - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  4. God Is Love and Where True Love Is - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  5. Magnificat: The Great Advent Antiphons - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  6. Come, Christ's Beloved - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  7. Children of the Hebrews (Palm Procession) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  8. Veneration of the Cross/The Reproaches (Veneratum and Reproaches) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  9. Once in Royal David's City - Choir Of Keble College
  10. God Be in My Head - Choir Of Keble College
  11. O Thou Who Camest from Above - Choir Of Keble College
  12. Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  13. Christ the Lord Is Risen Again - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  14. For All the Saints - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  15. Thy Hand O God Has Guided - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  16. Christ the Dawn of Our Salvation - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  17. I Was Glad - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  18. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  19. Locus Iste - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  20. Praise My Soul the King of Heaven - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Tracks:

  1. Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus! - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
  2. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
  3. O Worship the King - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
  4. O Heavenly Word of God on High - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
  5. Praise to the Lord, The Almighty - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
  6. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today - The Choir of York Minister
  7. First Nowell - The Choir of York Minister
  8. Abide with Me - The Choir of York Minister
  9. Breathe on Me Breath of God - Choir Of Keble College
  10. Rock of Ages - Choir Of Keble College
  11. On This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Keble College
  12. Jesu Sweet and Mary - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  13. O Quam Gloriosum - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  14. Ye Holy Angels Bright - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  15. O for a Closer Walk With God - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  16. Prayer of St Patrick - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  17. Lord's Prayer - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  18. Blessed Be the God and Father - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  19. Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  20. Jerusalem (And Did Those Feet in Ancient Times) - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Album Description

Full Title - 100 Hymns & Songs Of Inspiration. UK box-set featuring 100 tracks performed by Britain's finest Cathedral Choirs including, Gloucester Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, Sheffield Cathedral, & many more. Five standard jewel cases housed in a slipbox. Castle Pulse. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The picture.......2006-12-11

I haven't purchased the CD but the picture of the inside of a church on the cover is not of a British church, like one would assume since it says its a recording of British choirs. This picture is of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Just thought i'd let you know. I'll be honest; I'm one to judge things by it's cover and if the company took such care to choose a 'British' church for their British choir CD, I'm willing to bet the music is equally well selected... I'm being sarcastic. But I gave the product 5 stars because I didn't want to hurt its ratings just because i'm cynical. But check out the church if you're ever in Montreal, it's truly beautiful... here I'm not being sarcastic.
English Hymn 1
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • a voice teacher and early music fan
  • Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord
  • Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord
  • God is an Englishman
English Hymn 1

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ASIN: B000038I68
Release Date: 1999-12-14

Tracks:

  1. Christ Triumpant, Ever Reigning (Guiting Power)
  2. How Shall I Sing That Majesty [Coe Fen]
  3. Like a Mighty River Flowing (Old Yeavering)
  4. Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer (Cypress Court)
  5. I Vow to Thee, My Country (Thaxted)
  6. We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died (Bow Brickhill)
  7. I, Lord of Sea and Sky (Here I Am, Lord)
  8. All My Hope on God If Founded (Michael)
  9. Give Me the Wings of Faith (San Rocco)
  10. Lord Jesus Christ (Living Lord)
  11. For All the Saints (Sine Nomine)
  12. My Song Is Love Unknown (Love Unknown)
  13. Praise the Lord of Heaven (Vicars' Close)
  14. Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (Abbot's Leigh)
  15. Come Down, O Love Divine (Down Ampney)
  16. Hark What a Sound, and Too Divine for Hearing (Highwood)
  17. King of Glory, King of Peace (Redland)
  18. Holy Spirti, Ever Dwelling [Salisbury]
  19. For the Fruit of His Creation [East Acklam]
  20. Lead, Kindly Light (Alberta)
  21. Lord, for the Years Your Love Has Kept and Guided (Lord of the Years)
  22. Thy Hand, O God, Has Guided (Thorbury)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-05

This is a really good representation of 20th century hymn tunes sung by a typical British Choir made up of boy sopranos, male altos and the usual number of tenors and basses. The choir sings very well using good diction and appropriate interpretation. The arrangements are varied, different groups of voices singing parts of a hymn usually alternating and eventually the full choir joins in; nothing unusual in the arrangements themselves. There is a nice variety of hymns, some more interesting than others. I will comment on a few of them as follows:
The opening hymn:'Christ, triumphant, ever reigning' is a good opener in that it is quick and begins with the boy sopranos and immediately gets your attention. John Barnard's majestic 'Guiting Power' tune sweeps the words up in a wide-ranging,flowing melody that creates from them a fine hymn.
'I, the Lord of sea and sky(Here I am, Lord) is a truly striking hymn! The words of this song begin with a proclamation in the verses; this is answered in the refrain by the singer's commitment to service. This is reflected in the tune. The melody for the verses has a vigorous movement to proclaim the work of God in creation, His continuing love for that creation,and His call for service. Both the words and music are by the American Jesuit musician Daniel L. Schutte, who has served both on college campuses and in parish ministry.
'All My Hope On God Is Founded' the tune of which is written by Herbert Howells and is called 'Michael'in memory of his son who died in childhood. It is a lovely melody and the words suit it very well.
The composer Ralph Vaughan Williams was the music editor of the 'English Hymnal'. The most widely used of his own tunes was the 'Monk's Gate' which he created from a folk tune. It is subtly contrived, as the rhythm of the alleluias shows. 'Sine nomine' simply means without a name.The resulting hymn is 'For All the Saints'.

The Wells Cathedral Choir under the direction of Malcolm Archer accompanied by Rupert Gough on the organ have produced an excellent disc.

4 out of 5 stars Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord.......2001-01-08

I bought this collection because I saw the song, Here I Am, Lord written by Daniel Schutte. I grew up singing this song and many other pieces from the St. Louis Jesuits and this continues to be one that has deep meaning for me. In addition, the other pieces in this collection are very enjoyable to listen to, not only for worship but for time of reflection.

4 out of 5 stars Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord.......2001-01-08

I bought this collection because I saw the song, Here I Am, Lord written by Daniel Schutte. I grew up singing this song and many other pieces from the St. Louis Jesuits and this continues to be one that has deep meaning for me. In addition, the other pieces in this collection are very enjoyable to listen to, not only for worship but for time of reflection.

4 out of 5 stars God is an Englishman.......2000-06-05

After the Anglican Communion, particularly the American branch, has completed its transformation from a church to a political-social club, at least it will be remembered for two things: the beautiful and influential language of its Book of Common Prayer (1662) and its wonderful music. The English Hymn, volume 1, is a promising start to another English music series by Hyperion. This series complements Hyperion's English Anthems series, its Psalms at St. Paul's (many volumes of Anglican chant), and its two-CD collection of "Mags and Nuncs" (My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord and My Spirit Hath Rejoiced). Volume 1, "Christ Triumphant," features hymns written in the 20th century. The styles of the hymns range from confident, pre-Great War, "God is an Englishman" roof-raisers to insipid, happy-clappy jingles, which inadvertently, I assume, parallel the decline of the church. The Wells Cathedral Choir sings with gusto and, typical of Hyperion, the sound quality is excellent. My only disappointment came when the CD ended - is this all there is to the 20th century? I hope Hyperion plans to include more than one volume on the 20th century in this series. If you enjoy this type of music, you will be satisfied with this CD. If you have CDs from the other series listed above, the English Hymn, vol. 1, and a programmable, carousel-CD player, now you can click your heels and transport yourself to Evensong at King's College, Cambridge, or St. Paul's, London!
Music For All Seasons
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great CD!!
  • Favorite Moravian chorales from childhood.
Music For All Seasons

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ASIN: B000003J2Z
Release Date: 1995-02-01

Tracks:

  1. Three Chorales: O Lord In Me Fulfill - O Deepest Grief - What Splendid Rays
  2. Three Sonatas: Largo, Allegro, Scherzo
  3. Three Sonatas: Largo, Allegro, Allegro
  4. Three Sonatas: Adagio, Allegro, Scherzo
  5. Communion Hymn
  6. Moravian Funeral Chorales: Passion Chorale - Sleep Thy Last Sleep - Passion Chorale
  7. The Liturgical Year: Advent - Come Thou Long Expected Jesus - Once He Came In Blessing
  8. The Liturgical Year: Christmas - All My Heart This Night Rejoices
  9. The Liturgical Year: Passion Week - Go To Dark Gethsemane
  10. The Liturgical Year: Easter - Sleepers Wake - I Give Thee Thanks Unfeigned
  11. The Liturgical Year: All Saints Day - The Thousand Times Ten Thousand
  12. Moravian Chorale Cycle
  13. Hosanna
  14. O Come, Immanuel; All the World Gives Praises; How Shall I Meet My Saviour
  15. Ave Maria
  16. To Us A Child Is Born This Night - Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly - Once He Came In Blessing
  17. To Us A Child Is Born
  18. O Come All Ye Faithful - Angels We Have Heard On High - Hark The Herald Angels Sing
  19. Hosanna
  20. Prague, 7th C.; Ride On In Majesty; Go To Dark Gethsemane
  21. Crucifixus
  22. Solemn Intrata
  23. Christians Dismiss Your Fear; The Day Of Resurrection; Jesus Christ Is Risen Today; Lyra Davidica
  24. Christ Unto Us Has Left An Example

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great CD!!.......2003-08-07

This is a must for all trombonists and music historians!! The sound of these groups is just amazing! Nowhere else can you get a sound like you do with the instruments that these trombonists use. Where else can you hear a contrabass, bass, tenor, alto, soprano, and sopranino trombones all together? A great CD for a historical reference on the trombone also...tromobone chiors are one of the oldest forms of music, and THE oldest perfoming groups in the USA are the Moravian trombone choirs. This CD gives us a rare look into the past of how trombones were commonly used in centuries past, and how the tradition continues today.

5 out of 5 stars Favorite Moravian chorales from childhood........1999-11-20

Trombone choirs! I love them. Everytime I hear this recording, I see again the church of my childhood and the trombone choir standing out in the snow near the front steps playing Christmas chorales during the hour before the Christmas Eve service. Why were they out there a full hour before the service? If you wanted a seat, you had to arrive an hour early, because late comers sat in folding chairs in the cloakrooms, or stood in the back. That church was filled to brimming only on Christmas Eve, because music lovers came from miles away to hear traditional Moravian Christmas music, and where else could one possibly hear it? Some of it is on this recording. The words sung to track 8 are "All my heart this night rejoices...", and that sense of anticipation and pleasure is exactly what Moravians feel as they enjoy a night of great music, sung mostly by the people in the pews, not just the choirs. It's all here. The great songs from Advent, Lent, songs of repentance, forgiveness, joy, for baptising babies and burying old people. When you hear track 19, Hosanna, think of a room full of singers on Palm Sunday, echoing back and forth to each other, the little girls and women singing back to the boys and men. My only criticism is that there are perhaps too many songs in minor keys grouped together. They evoke too much sadness and start to sound like endless dirges. The musical interpretation and masterful rendering of the chorales is absolutely delightful, not only for us who hold all the words in our heads and are singing along, but also for those who will assign their own meaning to the music.
Mystic: The Musical Visions Of Olivier Messiaen
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Discover a divine composer for just pennies
  • DON'T JUDGE THIS CD BY ITS COVER
  • Insightful collection of sublime music
  • Sounds like Debussy
Mystic: The Musical Visions Of Olivier Messiaen

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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ASIN: B000001GRV
Release Date: 1996-02-13

Tracks:

  1. Concerto For Four: 'Volcalise'
  2. Turangalila Symphony: 'Joy Of The Blood Of The Stars'
  3. Turangalila Symphony: 'Garden Of Love's Sleep'
  4. Quartet For The End Of Time: 'Praise Eternity'
  5. Illuninations Of The Beyond: 'To Remain In Love'
  6. The Ascension: The Ascension: Movement 1
  7. The Ascension: Movement 2: 'Majesty Of Christ...'
  8. The Ascension: Movement 3: 'Alleluia Of The Trumpet...'
  9. The Ascension: Movement 4: 'Prayer Of Christ...'

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Discover a divine composer for just pennies.......2006-12-05

Anyone who takes a walk down the classical aisles at any record store will notice the sheer amount of compilations produced in this genre. From opera arias to ambient mixes to the greatest hits of a particular era, there's hundreds of them. But compilations of modern composers are rare, and Deutsche Grammophon deserves praise for this disc offering samples of the ecstatic music of Olivier Messiaen. The music of this devout Roman Catholic who saw colours when he heard notes and thought birdsong was the voice of God is full of majesty and glittery effects like no other.

The selections cover the two ends of Messiaen's career. Four selections are early. "The Ascension" for orchestra is from 1932, one of the his first major pieces he ever wrote. From the "Quartet for the End of Time", the masterpiece he wrote while held by the Germans in a prisoner of war camp, we have the passionate "In Praise of the Eternity of Jesus" movement. And from the "Turangalila Symphony" of 1948, the massive composition highlighting Messiaen's interest in exotic rhythms and praising romantic love, we get the two most exhuberant movements. The compilation skips over the 50s, 60s, and 70s. From the late end of Messiaen's career we get the "Abide in Love" movement from his last full work "Illuminations of the Here-After", and the "Vocalise" movement from his "Concerto for four soloists", completed by his wife Yvonne Loriod after his death.

The orchestral works here are performed by the Orchestre de l'Opera conducted by Myung-Whun Chung. I've never been too passionate about these, preferring the Rattle recording of the "Illuminations" and the Nagano of the "Turangalila Symphony". Ditto for the "Quartet for the End of Time", here in the old Barenboim recording, for which I prefer the TASHI ensemble's performance. Still, while the material here seems second-best to this review who has built up a whole Messiaen collection, none of the performances here are poor. You'll be entertained from all. There's also an informative booklet with enlightening details on the pieces.

If you're curious about Messiaen's music, this compilation, used copies of which go for pennies, is a great way to encounter the work of this highly individual and supremely listenable composer.

5 out of 5 stars DON'T JUDGE THIS CD BY ITS COVER.......2000-11-30

As averse as I am most of the time to compilations, and with good reason (e.g. Mozart's Greatest Hits, Vol. 25), this CD is a find and, if not exactly altering my opinion, does serve up a little crow for me to munch.

At first I didn't know what to make of it; I'd seen it bouncing around the library bins for weeks, its purple "presence," with the DG logo hidden discreetly at the bottom left corner, throwing me completely offguard.

"MYSTIC." That's all the cover says. I thought--- not thinking at all, actually--- "Mystic," what? Mystic Moods (for a Rainy Night)? The Mystic Moods Orchestra?

So out of obstinate curiosity, and looking for something new to hear, I pulled the "plum" from the bin... and opened it.

Egad! Messiaen! Who would have suspected? (Purple for passion, I guess.) Regardless of this rather ludicrous marketing gambit, what we have here is an otherwise intelligently-packaged collection of superb music by Messiaen (1908-1992), crowned by the glorious "L'Ascension" (Four Symphonic Meditations for Orchestra) and sprinkled by excerpted "gems" like the "Vocalise," "Garden of Love's Sleep" and "To Remain In Love." Even a die-hard, anti-compilationist (like me) cannot fail but to be moved by these--- dare I speak the word!--- MYSTICAL, serene, beautiful and devotional pieces that form the very core of the composer.

In the very kindest sense of the analogy, this CD is the musical equivalent of CLIFF NOTES (except we're not drudging through WUTHERING HEIGHTS, here). And my feeling is: For those not familiar with Messiaen, any appreciable method to enlightenment is fine, any approach valid.

This CD offers the gentlest of entrees into the sound world of Messiaen, and for this, alone, it must be enthusiastically recommended.

[Running time: 75:18]

5 out of 5 stars Insightful collection of sublime music.......2000-07-17

While Messiaen's music is finding increasing interest in recording and performance, it is still sometimes difficult "break the shell" to get to the heart of it. This disk not only serves the purpose of approaching his music, but itself provides a glimpse of the broad musical landscape, extraordinary tone color and inspiration in his writing. And the performance and production are first rate. A beautiful collection of music by one of the great composers of the last century.

5 out of 5 stars Sounds like Debussy.......1999-09-28

Messiaen sounds like Debussy to me. I enjoyed this album very much and it seems to be a good introduction to his work. If you like meditative classical music, give this one a try.
We Declare Your Majesty: Songs for Worship
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    We Declare Your Majesty: Songs for Worship

    Manufacturer: Word Music
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    ASIN: B000EOJFAS
    Music of the Majesty of Jesus Christ
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      Manufacturer: Butterfly (Navarre)
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      All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      Telemann, Georg PhilippTelemann, Georg Philipp | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Telemann, Georg Philipp | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
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      CompilationsCompilations | Classical | Styles | Music
      CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      OratoriosOratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      MassesMasses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Te DeumTe Deum | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B0001Z36QO
      Release Date: 2004-05-11

      Tracks:

      1. Hallelujah Chorus [From Messiah] - Oregon Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra
      2. Laud and Thanks (Preis und Dank) [From Easter Oratorio BWV 249] - Bach Collegium Stuttgart,
      3. Easter Hymn (Osterhyme - O Filii et Filiae) [From Christus] - Cracow Chamber Choir, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
      4. When Shall It Ever Happen (Wenn Soll Es Doch Geschehen) [From ...]
      5. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth - Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra, Sibylla Rubens
      6. As You Have Risen from the Dead (Weil du Com Tod Erstanden Bist) [From - Collegium Vocale of the Siegen Bach Choir, Friedemann Immer Trumpet Consort, Hannoversche Hofkapelle Baroque Orchestra
      7. Hail the Resurrector! (Pries Dem Erwecker!) [From Lazarus D 689] - Bach Collegium Stuttgart,
      8. Come, Hasten and Hurry (Kommit, Eilet und Laufet) [From Easter ...] - Bach Collegium Stuttgart,
      9. Thou Art the King of Glory! (Tu Rex Gloriae) [From Te Deum Op. 103] - Bach Collegium Stuttgart,
      10. Therefore Let Us Deeply Revere (Tantum Ergo) D 926 - Bach Collegium Stuttgart,
      11. And the Third Day He Rose Again (Et Resurrexit) [From Mass in B ...] - Bach Collegium Stuttgart,
      12. Worthy Is the Lamb/Amen [From Messiah] - Oregon Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra
      13. Third Day He Rose from the Dead (Resurrexit) [From Christus] - Cracow Chamber Choir, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
      14. Alleluia! [From Exsultate, Jubilate KV 165] - Bach Collegium Stuttgart, Donna Brown
      15. Christ Lay to Death in Bondage (Christe Lag in Todesbanden) [From ...] - Bach Collegium Stuttgart,
      16. When Thou Hadst Overcome the Sharpness of Death [From Te Deum HWV 283] - Collegium Vocale of the Siegen Bach Choir, Friedemann Immer Trumpet Consort, Hannoversche Hofkapelle Baroque Orchestra

      Music Review:

      1. Music Of The Next Moment
      2. Music of the Passion of Jesus Christ
      3. Parry: Songs of Farewell
      4. Pedair Oed
      5. Pettersson: Vox Humana; Rosenberg: Dagdrivaren
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      7. Piano Concerto in D Major / Rondo in D Major
      8. Plays the Movies, Vol. 2
      9. Plays the Shows, Vol. 2 [Soundtrack]
      10. Pomp on Parade

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