July 17, 2019, marks the date Christ Cathedral (formerly the Crystal Cathedral) is dedicated to be the liturgical and artistic center for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. The music for that service is presented here, which includes many original works commissioned for the occasion. Dr. John A. Romeri is the Director of Music and Organist for Christ Cathedral, Los Angeles. He is the conductor of the newly-formed Cathedral Choir, Vietnamese Cathedral Choir, Diocesan Children's Choir, and the Diocesan Adult Choir. Dr. Romeri earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance, Magna cum Laude, from the Conservatory of Music, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California, and a Master of Sacred Music degree from Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey. Juilliard-trained organist David L. Ball serves as organist and assistant director of music at Christ Cathedral. David completed both the Bachelor and Master of Music at The Juilliard School in New York City, studying under Mr. Paul Jacobs. He was recently named one of The Diapason's 20 under 30.

Tracklist:

Let There Be Light! (Version For Choir & Orchestra)
I Was Glad
Alleluia
Let The People Praise Thee, O God, Op. 87 (Version For Choir & Orchestra)
Fanfare, Introit, And Procession (Let Us Go Rejoicing)
Mass Of The Transfiguration: II. Gloria
Psalm 19
Mass Of The Transfiguration: III. Gospel Acclamation
Hic Est Vere Martyr (Arr. D. L. Ball)
Stetit Angelus
I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me
Mass Of The Transfiguration (Excerpts): IV. Sanctus
Mass Of The Transfiguration (Excerpts): V. Mystery Of Faith
Mass Of The Transfiguration (Excerpts): VI. Amen
Mass Of The Transfiguration (Excerpts): VII. Agnus Dei
Ave Verum Corpus
To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
Te Deum, Op. 90

UPC: 000334932626
Label: Gothic Records
Release Date: 8.16.19
Format: CD

Christ Cathedral Dedication / Various - Christ Cathedral Dedication (CD)