A premiere recording of a profound oratorio-style work based on the vivid poetry of James Weldon Johnson. Gordon Myers’ music is eclectic, bringing together the sound of spirituals, jazz, brass, and the concert hall to illuminate the text.
Psalm 97 Dominus regnavit The Lord is king. The earth may be glad thereof; yea, the multitude of the isles may be glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgement are the habitation of his seat. There shall go a fire...
Review Archives A Caroling Christmas A Christmas Garland A Prophecy of Peace All Night Vigil American Psalmody of the 20th Century Appalachian Sketches By the Rivers of Babylon The Chants of Angels The Chants of Christmas The Chants of Easter The Chants of Mary The...
Psalm 82 Deus stetit God standeth in the congregation of princes; he is a Judge among gods. How long will ye give wrong judgement, and accept the persons of the ungodly? Defend the poor and fatherless; see that such as are in need and necessity have...
