Great Canadian Hymns (2011)
Pax Christi Chorale launched the “Great Canadian Hymns” CD and score collection at our concert on April 17, 2011. This new CD is a selection of all-Canadian world premiere recordings of some of the winners and finalists of our inaugural Great Canadian Hymns Competition of 2009. The recording features the Pax Christi Chamber Choir, Pax Christi Chorale and chamber orchestra, under the direction of Stephanie Martin. The CD comes with a book of scores for these new hymns, so it is an excellent collection for churches, choirs, and choral music enthusiasts everywhere. The CD is available at our concerts and by mail order for $15.
Buxtehude SuperConcert (2007)
This CD celebrated the 300th anniversary of Buxtehude’s death with a panorama of his vibrant compositions: choral music, keyboard music and sonatas for solo instruments with continuo. This CD was recorded and given as a bonus gift to all new and renewing subscribers to the 2007-2008 concert season. The accompanying online guide can be viewed by clicking on the link below:
Buxtehude SuperConcert Online Guide
Featuring the Pax Christi Chamber Choir, Pax Christi Chorale and chamber orchestra. Guest artists Stephanie Martin and Bruce Kirkpatrick Hill (organ); Joëlle Morton and Justin Haynes (viola da gamba).
Stephanie Martin, conductor
Copies of this CD are available for purchase.
Seasons of the Spirit (2003)
In December 2003, Pax Christi Chorale released its second CD, Seasons of the Spirit. A musical journey through the Christian year, it includes the premiere recording of a commissioned piece by Toronto composer Scott Good, based on the traditional Mennonite hymn “Take thou my hand, O Father.” Good describes this composition as “a journey from darkness to light.”
Listen to Track 09: ‘Am Charfreitage’ by Felix Mendelssohn
Featuring Pax Christi Chorale and the Pax Christi Children’s Choir.
Guest artists Trillium Brass Quintet; Bruce Kirkpatrick Hill (organ); Nathan Archer (percussionist).
Stephanie Martin, conductor
Anna Janecek and Jenna Stutt, Children’s Choir conductors.
Copies of this CD are still available for purchase.
Rejoice!
Pax Christi’s Mennonite roots, as well as our present diversity, can be found in the richness of the repertoire on our first CD – Rejoice!
The works include reflections on our German heritage, selections derived from the British cathedral tradition, and samples from the choir’s work in the field of oratorio. Several Canadian compositions are also presented, including works by well-known Toronto composer Healey Willan and Mark Sirett of Kingston. Hymns on this recording are augmented by our audience. The recording includes Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow, a traditional Mennonite hymn of worship and celebration.
Featuring Pax Christi Chorale.
Stephanie Martin, conductor.
This recording is sold out.
