Seasons of the Spirit

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."

Playlist
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 heavenly 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

* indicates pieces performed by Trillium Brass Quintet

Our First CD: Rejoice!

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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.

Playlist

1. Rejoice in the Lord Always by Henry Purcell (1659-1695) 7:19
2. Lobe den Herren by 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
by Georg Philip 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)
by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) 3:02
10. Abendlied by Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) 2:34
11. We are people of God's peace (Hymn) 2:34
12. How they so softly rest by Healey Willan (1880-1968) 3:33
13. Faire is the Heaven by William Harris (1883-1973) 4:50
14. Te Deum in G by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) 7:05
15. Thou Shalt Know Him by Mark Sirett, 1995 2:03
Selections from Messiah - George Friedric 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