Gregorian Meditations / Scheibe, University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

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Label
Centaur Records
Release Date
June 18, 2021
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      DESENCLOS LANGLAIS
    • PERFORMER
      Scheibe, University Of Southern California Thornton Chamber Singers, Zhao
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      June 18, 2021
    • UPC
      044747386126
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      CRC3861
    • LABEL
      Centaur Records
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. No. 1. Salve Regina

      Composer: Alfred Desenclos

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    2. No. 2. Nos autem

      Composer: Alfred Desenclos

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    3. Introit et Kyrie

      Composer: Alfred Desenclos

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    4. Offertoire

      Composer: Alfred Desenclos

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    5. Sanctus

      Composer: Alfred Desenclos

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    6. Pie Jesu

      Composer: Alfred Desenclos

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    7. Agnus Dei et Communion

      Composer: Alfred Desenclos

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    8. Libera me, Domine

      Composer: Alfred Desenclos

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    9. In paradisum

      Composer: Alfred Desenclos

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    10. Venite et audite

      Composer: Jean Langlais

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Micah Bland

    11. 9 Pieces, Op. 40: No. 3. Chant du paix

      Composer: Jean Langlais

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

    12. Kyrie

      Composer: Jean Langlais

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    13. Gloria

      Composer: Jean Langlais

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    14. Sanctus

      Composer: Jean Langlais

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    15. Benedictus

      Composer: Jean Langlais

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe

    16. Agnus Dei

      Composer: Jean Langlais

      Ensemble: University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Chamber Singers

      Performer: Weicheng Zhao

      Conductor: Jo-Michael Scheibe


Alfred Desenclos and Jean Langlais were both superlative composers of choral music, yet most of their works are performed far too infrequently. This album offers superb performances of some of the best choral works by these great French masters. Initially called the ‘Madrigal Singers,’ the USC Thornton Chamber Singers were first formed in 1939 under the direction of Max T. Krone — a professor of music education, composition and choral music, as well as the dean of USC’s former Institute of the Arts. In 1942, Krone brought Dr. Charles C. Hirt, then the director of the Glendale High School choirs and a USC alumnus, to the school as both a lecturer and as Director of the Chamber Singers. Hirt later established and became chair of the Choral and Sacred Music department. In 1956, the Chamber Singers adopted its current name in a move designed to better reflect the group’s repertoire.