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CD Review: Carols & Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest [previously released as Magnificat] (BC Christian News)

This is an undeservedly overlooked album by a fine Vancouver-based men's choir. It features Conrad Susa's Carol and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest, based on traditional Spanish carols; and Magnificat, by Rupert Lang, music director at Vancouver's Christ Church Cathedral. The highlight is Ottorino Respighi's Lauda per la Natività del Signore, a setting of a Nativity narrative likely written by a 13th century monk. While Respighi is best known for orchestral works such as The Pines of Rome, he proves himself a master of vocal work. It's a gem of a composition, featuring complex choral harmonies and excellent arrangements. A skilled presentation of varied and challenging material.

David F. Dawes, "CDs We Have Heard on High"
BC Christian News December 2001
reprinted with permission

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Magnificat
Temporarily out of stock. (August 21, 2007) Chor Leoni’s first Christmas CD, Magnificat features Conrad Susa’s Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest, Ottorino Respighi’s Lauda per la Natività del Signore, and Rupert Lang’s Magnificat. Elektra Women’s Choir and Mariateresa Magisano join the lions for a glorious celebration of the season! (more...)

Carols & Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest
Carols & Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest is a renamed and repackaged edition of Chor Leoni’s first Christmas CD, Magnificat, which features Conrad Susa’s Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest, Ottorino Respighi’s Lauda per la Natività del Signore, and Rupert Lang’s Magnificat. Elektra Women’s Choir and Mariateresa Magisano join the lions for a glorious celebration of the season! (more...)

Posted by David F. Dawes on December 1, 2001 at 2:59 PM
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