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Release Date: 08/31/2004 Label: Clarion Catalog #: 908 Spars Code: DDD Composer: Conrad Susa, Michael Fink, Traditional, Stephen Paulus, Henry Walford Davies, Richard Storrs Willis, William J. Kirkpatrick Performer: Michele Frisch, David John Olsen, Merilee Klemp, Yolanda Williams, Robert Johnson, Paula Jeske, Chris Kachian, Lynne Aspnes, Joe Holmquist, Gary Raynor, Dale Newton, Sandra Powers, James Bohn, Steve Burger, Dan Dressen, Carole Hofstad-Lee, Margaret Houlton, Michael Jorgensen, Elizabeth Pauly, Barbara Nelson, Judi Donaghy Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Plymouth Music Series Chorus, Vocalessence Ensemble Singers
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In 1993 the Ensemble Singers of the Plymouth Music Series of Minnesota, directed by Philip Brunelle, made the world-premiere recording of Conrad Susa's Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest. That recording, titled Welcome Christmas! Carols from Around the World (RCA), is reissued here by Clarion, along with the rest of the original disc's varied and interesting program of familiar and lesser-known works and carol arrangements by American composers. Susa's set of 11 Spanish traditional carols, arranged as a unified work for SATB choir accompanied by harp, guitar, and marimba, was commissioned by Brunelle and the Plymouth Music Series (now known as VocalEssence) as a sort of New World "companion" to Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols. While some of the tunes are familiar, Susa's conceptions are invariably fresh and unique, and while not on the level of Britten's masterpiece, the work not only engages listeners on a musical level but its texts also offer a different perspective on details of the traditional Christmas story. The rest of the disc contains mostly familiar carols in new arrangements, from O Little town of Bethlehem (Stephen Paulus), Sussex Carol (Dale Wood), and Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (Daniel Kallman), to Ding, dong, merrily on high! (Chester Alwes) and It came upon the midnight clear (Brunelle). One of the highlights is Paulus' own Sing Hallelu!, a piece that easily could become a holiday concert standard. The singing is consistent with the other fine work of VocalEssence, whose bright yet rich-textured quality (with warm, free vibrato) epitomizes the best of what might be called an "American" choral sound. The engineering on the original recording was quite good, and I couldn't detect any appreciable difference between it and this new edition. A comparison of the packaging shows that the new release contains more complete liner notes, providing texts and descriptions of each piece. However, the most important thing is that Clarion has returned an important disc to the choral/Christmas catalog, so if you enjoy Christmas music and didn't get this 10 years ago, now's your chance. [9/27/2004] --David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com |
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Carols and Lullabies "Christmas in the Southwest" by Conrad Susa | ||||
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Performer:
Michele Frisch (Flute),
David John Olsen (Vibraphone),
Merilee Klemp (Oboe),
Yolanda Williams (Alto), Robert Johnson (Tenor), Paula Jeske (Alto), David John Olsen (Marimba), Chris Kachian (Guitar), Lynne Aspnes (Harp), Joe Holmquist (Percussion), Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Dale Newton (Cello), Sandra Powers (Clarinet), James Bohn (Bass), Steve Burger (Bass), Dan Dressen (Tenor), Carole Hofstad-Lee (Soprano), Margaret Houlton (Soprano) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Plymouth Music Series Chorus, Vocalessence Ensemble Singers Period: 20th Century Written: 1992; USA |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 21 Minutes 47 Secs. Language: Spanish |
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What sweeter music by Michael Fink | ||||
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Performer:
Sandra Powers (Clarinet),
Michele Frisch (Flute),
Gary Raynor (Double Bass),
Dale Newton (Cello), Joe Holmquist (Percussion), Merilee Klemp (Oboe), Chris Kachian (Guitar), David John Olsen (Marimba), Lynne Aspnes (Harp) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Period: 20th Century Written: USA |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 2 Minutes 40 Secs. Language: English |
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On Christmas Night "Sussex Carol" by Traditional | ||||
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Performer:
Merilee Klemp (Oboe),
David John Olsen (Marimba),
Michele Frisch (Flute),
Sandra Powers (Clarinet), Lynne Aspnes (Harp), Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Chris Kachian (Guitar), Joe Holmquist (Percussion), Dale Newton (Cello) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Written: England |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 6 Minutes 0 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: Arranger: Dale Wood. | |||||
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Sing hallelu! by Stephen Paulus | ||||
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Performer:
Chris Kachian (Guitar),
Lynne Aspnes (Harp),
Joe Holmquist (Percussion),
Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Dale Newton (Cello), Merilee Klemp (Oboe), Sandra Powers (Clarinet), Michele Frisch (Flute), David John Olsen (Marimba) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Period: 20th Century Written: USA |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 2 Minutes 48 Secs. Language: English |
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Patapan by Traditional | ||||
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Performer:
Chris Kachian (Guitar),
Lynne Aspnes (Harp),
Dale Newton (Cello),
Joe Holmquist (Percussion), Merilee Klemp (Oboe), Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Sandra Powers (Clarinet), Michele Frisch (Flute), David John Olsen (Marimba) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Period: Renaissance Written: Burgundy, France |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 1 Minutes 35 Secs. |
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| Notes: Arranger: Robert J. Batastini. | |||||
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Go tell it on the mountain by Traditional | ||||
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Performer:
Chris Kachian (Guitar),
Lynne Aspnes (Harp),
Michael Jorgensen (Bass),
Yolanda Williams (Alto), Joe Holmquist (Percussion), Elizabeth Pauly (Soprano), Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Sandra Powers (Clarinet), Dale Newton (Cello), Merilee Klemp (Oboe), Michele Frisch (Flute), David John Olsen (Marimba) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Period: Romantic Written: USA |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 4 Minutes 45 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: Arranger: Steve Barnett. | |||||
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Christ was born on Christmas Day by Traditional | ||||
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Performer:
Lynne Aspnes (Harp),
Chris Kachian (Guitar),
Dale Newton (Cello),
Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Joe Holmquist (Percussion), Merilee Klemp (Oboe), Sandra Powers (Clarinet), Michele Frisch (Flute), David John Olsen (Marimba) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 2 Minutes 16 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: Arranger: Randall Davidson. | |||||
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O little town of Bethlehem by Henry Walford Davies | ||||
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Performer:
Lynne Aspnes (Harp),
Joe Holmquist (Percussion),
Gary Raynor (Double Bass),
Dale Newton (Cello), Merilee Klemp (Oboe), Sandra Powers (Clarinet), Michele Frisch (Flute), David John Olsen (Marimba), Chris Kachian (Guitar) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Period: 20th Century Written: England |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 3 Minutes 49 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: Arranger: Stephen Paulus. | |||||
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The friendly beasts by Traditional | ||||
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Performer:
Chris Kachian (Guitar),
Lynne Aspnes (Harp),
Barbara Nelson (Soprano),
Judi Donaghy (Soprano), Dan Dressen (Tenor), Steve Burger (Bass), Joe Holmquist (Percussion), Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Dale Newton (Cello), Sandra Powers (Clarinet), Merilee Klemp (Oboe), David John Olsen (Marimba), Michele Frisch (Flute) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Period: Medieval Written: France |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 3 Minutes 4 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: Arranger: Robert Farley. | |||||
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Infant holy, infant lowly by Traditional | ||||
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Performer:
David John Olsen (Marimba),
Chris Kachian (Guitar),
Joe Holmquist (Percussion),
Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Lynne Aspnes (Harp), Sandra Powers (Clarinet), Dale Newton (Cello), Merilee Klemp (Oboe), Michele Frisch (Flute) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Written: Poland |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 1 Minutes 53 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: Arranger: Daniel Kallman. | |||||
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Ding Dong! Merrily on high by Traditional | ||||
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Performer:
Dale Newton (Cello),
Sandra Powers (Clarinet),
Joe Holmquist (Percussion),
Chris Kachian (Guitar), Lynne Aspnes (Harp), David John Olsen (Marimba), Michele Frisch (Flute), Merilee Klemp (Oboe), Gary Raynor (Double Bass) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Period: Renaissance Written: 16th Century; France |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 1 Minutes 41 Secs. Language: English |
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Notes: Arranger: Chester L. Alwes. This selection is based on the tune "Branle l'officiel" from Thoinot Arbeau's "Orchésographie". |
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'Tis Winter now by Traditional | ||||
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Performer:
Dale Newton (Cello),
Gary Raynor (Double Bass),
Joe Holmquist (Percussion),
David John Olsen (Marimba), Lynne Aspnes (Harp), Michele Frisch (Flute), Merilee Klemp (Oboe), Chris Kachian (Guitar), Sandra Powers (Clarinet) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 2 Minutes 39 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: Arranger: Monte Mason. | |||||
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It came upon the midnight clear by Richard Storrs Willis | ||||
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Performer:
David John Olsen (Marimba),
Merilee Klemp (Oboe),
Sandra Powers (Clarinet),
Michele Frisch (Flute), Chris Kachian (Guitar), Lynne Aspnes (Harp), Dan Dressen (Tenor), Margaret Houlton (Soprano), Joe Holmquist (Percussion), Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Dale Newton (Cello) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Period: Romantic |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 3 Minutes 18 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: Arranger: Philip Brunelle. | |||||
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Away in a manger by William J. Kirkpatrick | ||||
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Performer:
Chris Kachian (Guitar),
Dale Newton (Cello),
Sandra Powers (Clarinet),
Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Lynne Aspnes (Harp), Joe Holmquist (Percussion), Michele Frisch (Flute), David John Olsen (Marimba), Merilee Klemp (Oboe) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Period: 20th Century Written: USA |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 2 Minutes 20 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: Arranger: Bradley Ellingboe. | |||||
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The Holly and the Ivy by Traditional | ||||
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Performer:
David John Olsen (Marimba),
Michele Frisch (Flute),
Merilee Klemp (Oboe),
Sandra Powers (Clarinet), Dale Newton (Cello), Gary Raynor (Double Bass), Joe Holmquist (Percussion), Lynne Aspnes (Harp), Chris Kachian (Guitar) Conductor: Philip Brunelle Orchestra/Ensemble: Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, Plymouth Music Series Chorus Written: England |
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Date of Recording: 1993 Venue: Church of St. Bernard, Saint Paul, MN Length: 3 Minutes 43 Secs. Language: English |
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| Notes: Arranger: Virgil Thomson. | |||||
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