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How sweet the sound!
Heaven must be missing an angel because she's here with us-singing on this disc. This is arguably one of the most beautiful recordings of sacred music ever made. Ms. Norman brings a lifetime of experience to this genre-she joined her church choir at 4! The warm acoustics make you feel like you are sitting in your favorite pew-albeit with a magnificent vocalist in the choirloft. Jessye has conquered the world's opera houses in the most demanding roles-one of which garnered her a fifty-five minute standing ovation (Salzberg). But she is most resplendent in the music of her youth. The majestic voice soars over the orchestra and chorus to deliver the full beauty of the music. Ms. Norman also performs selections with organ accompaniment-appropiate since her voice has often been compared to the king of instruments-"with all the stops pulled out"! You will hear why she is one of the most acclaimed recitalists of our time. Her expansive vocal range encompasses every nuance of the...
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January 23, 2003
(Narragansett RI) | Helpful Votes: 14 | Rating: 5
incredibly moving
I was listening to the local public radio station when they played the Sanctus and I literally had to drive off the road to listen it was so powerfyl and moving. Jessye Norman is a national treasure.
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February 24, 1999
| Helpful Votes: 15 | Rating: 5
breathtaking!
The Sanctus, and the Holy City will send chills down your spine! Absolutey Breathtaking.
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March 21, 1999
| Helpful Votes: 14 | Rating: 5
Product Description
Charles Gounod Messe solennelle de Sainte Cécile for soloists, chorus, orchestra & organ in G major : Sanctus 6:01
Performed By : Ambrosian Singers / Christopher Bowers-Broadbent / Jessye Norman
Franz Schubert Ellens Gesang III ("Ave Maria"), song for voice & piano, D. 839 (Op. 52/6) 6:07
Performed By : Ambrosian Singers / Christopher Bowers-Broadbent / Jessye Norman
César Franck Panis angelicus for tenor, organ, harp, cello & bass 4:09
Performed By : Ambrosian Singers / Christopher Bowers-Broadbent / Jessye Norman
Charles Gounod Repentir ("O Divine Redeemer"), song for mezzo-soprano & orchestra 6:20
Performed By : Ambrosian Singers / Christopher Bowers-Broadbent / Jessye Norman
Stephen Adams (Michael Maybrick) The Holy City, sacred ballad for voice & piano (or orchestra and chorus, ad lib) 6:22
Performed By : Ambrosian Singers / Christopher Bowers-Broadbent / Jessye Norman
John Newton Amazing Grace 3:22
Performed By : Ambrosian Singers / Christopher Bowers-Broadbent / Jessye Norman
English Traditional Greensleeves, folk song 3:54
Performed By : Ambrosian Singers / Christopher Bowers-Broadbent / Jessye Norman
Traditional Spiritual Let Us Break Bread Together 3:29
Performed By : Ambrosian Singers / Christopher Bowers-Broadbent / Jessye Norman
Christmas Traditional I Wonder As I Wander (American) 3:21
Performed By : Ambrosian Singers / Christopher Bowers-Broadbent / Jessye Norman
Robert MacGimsey Sweet Little Jesus Boy, carol for voice & orchestra 4:39
Performed By : Ambrosian Singers / Christopher Bowers-Broadbent / Jessye Norman
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