SKU: GI.G-CD-474
Composed by John
Ferguson. Sacred. CD. GIA
Publications #474.
Published by GIA
Publications
(GI.G-CD-474).
A thousand ages
in your sight, a line
from Issac Watt's hymn
paraphrase of Psalm 90,
provides the inspiration
for this celebration of
hope with the St. Olaf
Cantorei, under the
direction of John
Ferguson. This gorgeous
live recording features
impeccable choral singing
and festive
instrumentation, bringing
life to tunes and texts
from around the world.
Come, All You People, an
African hymn, is full of
exciting rhythms and
beautiful harmonies. The
celebration continues
with the classic German
chorale Lobe den Herren.
Versions of O God, Our
Help in Ages Past, All
Creatures of Our God and
King, and O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel are just a
sample of the many
beautiful, innovative
arrangements of
traditional hymns by John
Ferguson on this
recording. Music and
arrangements by William
McKie, Alexander Gondo,
William Byrd, Egil
Hovland, Joseph W.
Clokey, Mark Hayes, Ralph
Vaughan Williams, and
Edward Tyler are also
featured. In the spirit
of the new millennium,
reflections on God and
the passing of time are
included, as well as a
reading of the story of
Creation from the Book of
Genesis. The CD booklet
includes the text of all
reflections as well as
the text of all songs on
the recording. Listening
to this recording, you'll
want to follow along in
the spirit of this joyous
hymn festival...you may
even want to join the
choir in song!
William Tyler
