Simple Gifts - Recording

Our most popular recording is now available online. Recorded in Langerholm Hall at Pacific Lutheran University. The program notes are in English, French, and German, or upon request, we can provide them in Mandarin (Chinese) and Russian.

  • What a Joy! Selections from 'Die Fledermaus' by Johann Strauss, Jr. With the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • Hallelujah! from 'Christ at the Mount of Olives' by Ludwig van Beethoven. With the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • Merrily Ring the Luncheon Bell from 'Princess Ida' by Gilbert & Sullivan, arranged by Ralph Hunter.
  • Welsh Lullaby, folk song arranged by K. Lee
  • Va, pensiero (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) from 'Nabucco' by Giuseppe Verdi. With the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • Ezekiel Saw the Wheel, Spiritual arranged by Robert DeCormier.
  • Mary Had a Baby, Spiritual arranged by Uzee Brown Jr. Soprano Solo: Dorey Gibbs.
  • I Got Shoes, Spiritual arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw.
  • When I Was Sinkin' Down, Spiritual arranged by Hall Johnson.
  • Ain't Got Time to Die, Spiritual arranged by Hall Johnson. Tenor Solo: Gerald Thorsen.
  • Memory from 'Cats' by Andrew Lloyd Webber. With pianist Danete O'Neal.
  • Ain't Misbehavin' by Thomas 'Fats' Waller and friends. Mustache Solo: Michael Kysar (a what?!)
  • Rhythm of Life from 'Sweet Charity' by Fred Ebb. With pianist Danete O'Neal.
  • Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines by Ron Goodwin.
  • Simple Gifts, Shaker Hymn, arranged by John Coates, Jr.
  • Regina Coeli from 'Cavalleria Rusticana' by Pietro Mascagni. Mezzo Soprano Solo: Julie Johnson. With the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • The Blessing of Aaron, by Norman Ramsey, arranged by Walter Rodby.

    Posted by on Sunday, October 29, 2006 (PST)

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