Howard Blake is a popular and prolific composer whose output includes film scores, choral, orchestral and instrumental works, ballets and opera. This disc presents the world premiere recordings of Four Songs of the Nativity, commissioned by the Book.

Tracklist:

The Passion Of Mary, Op. 577: Part I: Visitation, Nativity, Childhood (Prophet, Chorus, Mary, Angel, Simeon, Jesus As A Boy)
The Passion Of Mary, Op. 577: Part Ii: Temptation In The Wilderness, Sermon On The Mount, Crucifixion (Satan, Jesus As A Man, Ch
The Passion Of Mary, Op. 577: Part Iii: Stabat Mater Dolorosa (Mary, Chorus)
The Passion Of Mary, Op. 577: Part Iv: Resurrection, Salve Regina (Jesus As A Man, Mary, Soloists, Chorus)
4 Songs Of The Nativity, Op. 415: Part I: Holy Mary, Mother Mild
4 Songs Of The Nativity, Op. 415: Part Ii: Of A Rose, A Lovely Rose
4 Songs Of The Nativity, Op. 415: Part Iii: Jesus, Son Most Sweet And Dear
4 Songs Of The Nativity, Op. 415: Part Iv: Let Us Gather Hand In Hand

UPC: 747313245376
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 4.27.10
Format: CD

Howard Blake - Passion of Mary / Four Songs of the Nativity (CD)