Kirke Mechem: Seven Joys of Christmas & Beyond
by Kirke Mechem
CD - Sheet Music

SKU: EC.SACD403

Composed by Kirke Mechem. CD. Arsis Audio #SACD403. Published by Arsis Audio (EC.SACD403).

ISBN 600313040320. UPC: 600313040320.

Stanford University Chamber Chorale & Orchestra; Stephen M. Sano, Conductor
Laura Dahl, Pianist

SACD playable as: 

• CD STEREO on all regular cd players
• SACD STEREO on all SACD players
• SACD 5-CHANNEL SURROUND on all SACD players

Tracking Listing:

         SEVEN JOYS OF CHRISTMAS, Opus 25 - A Sequence of Carols Arranged for Mixed Chorus & Orchestra (1964)
1.     The Joy of Love: This is the truth (Soloist: Meredith Kendall)
2.     The Joy of  Bells: Ding, Dong! Merrily on high
3.     The Joy of Mary: Joseph dearest, Joseph mine
4.     The Joy of Children: Patapan
5.     The Joy of the New Year: New year song
6.     The Joy of Dance: Fum, fum, fum!
7.     The Joy of Song: God bless the master of this house

8.     LET ALL MORTAL FLESH KEEP SILENCE, Opus 2, No. 2  Variations for Mixed Chorus a cappella (1951)

9.     CHRISTMAS THE MORN, Opus 63, No. 2 for Mixed Chorus a cappella (1996)

10.    CHRISTMAS PAST, Opus 52, No.1b for Mixed Chorus & Piano (1987)

11.    CHRISTMAS PRESENT, Opus 52, No. 2b for Mixed Chorus & Piano (1987)

         TWO CHRISTMAS BALLADS, Opus 35 for Mixed Chorus & Piano (1969)
12.    1. Christmas Carol, Opus 35, No. 1
13.    2. The Ballad of Befana - An Epiphany Legend

14.    MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE UNTO THE LORD, Opus 2, No. 1 for Mixed Chorus a cappella (1951)

         THREE MOTETS, Opus 57 for Mixed Chorus a cappella (1994)
15.    1. Gloria
16.    2. Alleluia, Amen
17.    3. Cantate Domino

18.    LET US BREAK BREAD TOGETHER, Opus 60, No. 2 Variations for Mixed Chorus & Piano (1995)