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:
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 still available for purchase.
Track listing
1. Kyrie
2. Sonata BuxWV 267
3. Ciacona
4. Magnificat
5. Suite in C
6. Sonata BuxWV 268
7. Ein Feste Burg 1
8. Ein Feste Burg 2
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."
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.
Track listing
1. Weihnachten
Felix Mendelssohn
1:46
2. Oh, how shall I receive you?
VALET WILL ICH
2:30
3. †Chorale Prelude on Valet will ich dir geben
J.S. Bach
4:48
4. In dulci jubilo
Michael Praetorius
3:17
5. Methinks I see an Heav'nly Host
William Billings
2:44
6. Hail the blest morn
STAR IN THE EAST
3:00
7. Am Neujahrstage
Felix Mendelssohn
2:46
8. **Take thou my hand, O Father
Scott Good
9:51
9. Am Charfreitage
Felix Mendelssohn
1:31
10. Herzlich thut mich verlangen
Johannes Brahms
2:33
11. O sacred head, surrounded
PASSION CHORALE
3:44
12. *Vor deinen Thron
J.S. Bach
3:54
13. Ah, Lord, thy little angel send
HERZLICH LIEB
2:06
14. *Surgens Jesus
Peter Philips
2:22
15. Thine is the glory
MACCABAEUS arr. S. Harrison
2:56
16. *March from Judas Maccabaeus
G.F. Handel arr. S. Harrison
1:45
17. *Ascendit Deus
Peter Philips
1:42
18. Sing to the Lord of harvest
Healey Willan
2:48
19. *The Prince of Denmark's March
John Dowland
0:53
20. Sometimes a light surprises
RHYDDID
3:27
21. We praise you, O God
KREMSER arr. S. Good
2:09
* Trillium Brass Quintet † Organ Solo ** Commissioned by Pax Christi Chorale
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 would not be complete without Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow, which is sung with great affection and deep emotion by many Mennonites at times of worship and celebration.
Featuring Pax Christi Chorale. Stephanie Martin, conductor.
This recording is sold out.
Track listing
1. Rejoice in the Lord Always
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
7:19
2. Lobe den Herren
Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)
5:32
3. Praise God from whom all blessings flow
HYMN
1:44
4. Children of the Heavenly Father
HYMN arr. Stephanie Martin
2:40
5. Laudate Jehovam, omnes gentes
G.P. Telemann (1681-1767)
5:22
Selections from Elijah
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
6. Lift Thine Eyes
1:37
7. For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee
2:44
8. He that shall endure to the end
2:12
9. Now thank we all our God (Nun Danket Alle Gott)
Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
3:02
10. Abendlied
Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901)
2:34
11. We are people of God's peace
HYMN
2:34
12. How they so softly rest
Healey Willan (1880-1968)
3:33
13. Faire is the Heaven
William Harris (1883-1973)
4:50
14. Te Deum in G
R. Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
7:05
15. Thou Shalt Know Him
Mark Sirett (b. 1952)
2:03
Selections from Messiah
G.F. Handel (1685-1759)
16. Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain
3:26
17. Amen
4:12
18. When in our Music God is Glorified
HYMN
2:49
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