2013 - A Choral Union Christmas, Volume 1
- Choral Union – Richard Nance, Conductor
2013 - A Choral Union Christmas, Volume 1
We are pleased to present the first in a series of Christmas albums produced by the Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union. This collection of repertoire is designed to take the listener on a journey through the Christmas story: the prophets foretelling of the coming Messiah, the annunciation of Mary, the Christ child’s birth in the manger at Bethlehem, the visits by shepherds and kings from other lands, and reflection upon the mystery of this royal birth. The music includes a number of favorite carols, but also new settings that are sure to bring warmth and meaning to your Christmas season. Choral Union is an ensemble that provides a valuable musical link for PLU alumni, faculty, staff and students—a true “town and gown” organization. We hope you enjoy this first, of what we hope to be many, Christmas offerings from this wonderful choir.
Compact Disc – 2013
PLU Multimedia Recordings — Pacific Lutheran University
Program
| Track | Title | Composer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arise, Shine | John Rutter, b. 1945 | 5:04 |
| 2 | Wake, Awake | arr. F. Melius Christiansen, 1871 - 1955 | 4:16 |
| 3 | Ave Dulcissima Maria | Jean Belmont, b. 1939 | 3:51 |
| 4 | Magnificat | Charles Theodore Pachelbel, 1690-1750 | 5:22 |
| 5 | There Is No Rose | Joel Martinson, b. 1960 | 3:31 |
| 6 | O Little Town Of Bethlehem | arr. Dale Warland, b. 1932 | 4:31 |
| 7 | Angels We Have Heard On High | arr. Alice Parker, b. 1925/Robert Shaw, 1916-1999 | 2:23 |
| 8 | Here Mid The Ass And Oxen Mild | arr. Alice Parker, b. 1925/Robert Shaw, 1916-1999 | 2:16 |
| 9 | Quem Vidistis Pastores Dicite | Francis Poulenc, 1899-1963 | 2:57 |
| 10 | The Three Kings | Peter Cornelius, 1824-1874/arr. Ivor Atkins, 1869-1953 | 2:16 |
| 11 | Christ Was Born On Christmas Day | arr. Alice Parker, b. 1925/Robert Shaw, 1916-1999 | 2:26 |
| 12 | Hodie Christus Natus Est | Craig Phillips, b. 1961 | 3:44 |
| 13 | Spanish Carol | Andrew Carter, b. 1939 | 2:03 |
| 14 | O Magnum Mysterium | Morten Lauridsen , b. 1943 | 5:46 |
| 15 | How Like An Angel Came I Down | Rupert Lang , b. 1948 | 8:35 |