Gloriae Dei Cantores marks the centenary of American composer Alan Hovhaness with a collection of sacred choral works entitled from the Ends of the Earth. With selections spanning Hovhaness' rich musical career, this SACD invites the listener to explore the broad- range of cultural and stylistic influences (from both East and West) that the composer loved and sought to portray in his music.

Tracklist:

Cantate Domino, Psalm 98, Op. 385
Immortality, Op. 134
Unto Thee, O God, Op. 87, No. 2
Triptych. Ave Maria, Op. 100, No. 1a
Simple Mass, Op. 282: Prelude
Simple Mass, Op. 282: Lord, Have Mercy
Simple Mass, Op. 282: Glory To God
Simple Mass, Op. 282: We Believe In One God
Simple Mass, Op. 282: Holy
Simple Mass, Op. 282: Lamb Of God
From The End Of The Earth, Op. 187
Three Motets, Op. 259: Peace Be Multiplied
Three Motets, Op. 259: God Be Merciful Unto Us
Three Motets, Op. 259: Wisdom
Psalm 143, Hear My Prayer, O Lord, Op. 149
I Will Rejoice In The Lord, Op. 42
Why Hast Thou Cast Us Off, Op. 87, No. 1
The God Of Glory Thundereth, Op. 140
O Lord God Of Hosts, Op. 27

UPC: 709887005220
Label: Gloria Dei Cantores
Release Date: 3.13.12
Format: CD

Elizabeth C. Patterson - From the Ends of the Earth (CD)