Morrow, James

American Choral Music: Persichetti, Schuman, Bolcom, Fine, Ross

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2010-07-27

Works: Vincent Persichetti: Mass, for mixed chorus, Op 84; William Schuman: Carols of Death, pieces (3) for chorus; William Bolcom: The Mask, for chorus, piano & chamber ensemble; Irving Fine: The Hour Glas...
Performers: Bigler, Dwight; Gorina, Alena; Holt, Lisa Roane; Neuville, Eric; Ruduski, Meredith; Wiles, John
Conductors: Morrow, James

American choral music has many faces and, while aware of tradition, often looks resolutely towards the future. Vincent Persichetti's Mass envelops an original cantus firmus...continue...
Recording information: University Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas (05/21/2007-05/22/2007)....continue...

Sacred Music Of Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia

1 CD / Longhorn / 2010-01-26

Works: José Maurício Nunes Garcia: Missa de Nossa Senhora Do Carmo; Credo, for soloists, chorus & orchestra in B flat major
Performers: Jones-Ragona, Jeffrey [Vocals]; Rhodes, Keely; Wang, Szu-Wen [Vocals]
Conductors: Morrow, James

"Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia (1767-1830) was quite a prolific colonial-era Afro-Brazilian composer, born and bred in Rio de Janeiro...The mass setting heard here is held...continue...

Artist Profile Series - Adams, Tavener, Lindberg, Rzewski / Ralph van Raat

5 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2009-05-26

Works: John Adams: Phrygian Gates, for piano; American Berserk, for piano; China Gates, for piano; Hallelujah Junction; Frederic Rzewski: Variations (36) for Piano on "The People United will Never be Defeat...
Performers: Anderson, Thad; Bates, Leon; Cho, Seung Won; Fairs, Henry; Francis, Graeme; Greene, Arthur; Martin, Stephen; Otto, Jeff; Raat, Ralph van; Soroka, Solomia; Veen, Maarten van; Wu, Mia
Conductors: Alsop, Marin; Morrow, James; Wit, Antoni; Inkinen, Pietari

Sweet Music of Christmas / Morrow, et al

1 CD / Koch International / 2007-10-23

Works: Christmas Traditional: Il est né, le divin enfant (French); Of the Father's heart begotten (A Christmas Procession); O come, o come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, Emmanuel), carol; I Wonder As I Wande...
Performers: Holt, Lisa Roane; Koch, Laura; Wiles, John; Young, Kaycee
Conductors: Morrow, James
Ensemble: University of Texas Chamber Singers

The University of Texas Chamber Singers have been one of the premiere North American collegiate choral ensembles for nearly half a century, having been organized...continue...

American Classics - American Choral Music

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-11-21

Works: Vincent Persichetti: Flower Songs (Cantata no 6), for mixed chorus & string orchestra , Op. 157; Charles Ives: Psalm 90 "Lord, thou hast been"; John Corigliano: Fern Hill, for mezzo-soprano, chorus &...
Performers: Anderson, Thad; Asbell, Ames; Barber, Elaine; Cho, Seung Won; Cluff, Darlene; Colson, Bruce; Coltman-Smith, Margaret; Dawson, David; Depue, Wallace; Francis, Graeme; Gedigian, Marianne; Gilliam-Valls...
Conductors: Morrow, James
Ensemble: University of Texas Chamber Orchestra; University of Texas Chamber Singers

"The fine Copland performance concludes an excellent disc. The choir is consistently splendid. It's evident that James Morrow has trained them very well indeed. Balance,...continue...