Gloriae Dei Cantores presents the sacred choral music of the distinguished Welsh composer William Mathias. Mathias is well known for his symphonies and chamber music, and his choral music possesses the same special gift for melody and an infectious sense of rhythm. His belief that "music is an immense celebration" is shown colorfully in the works presented on this recording. The pieces range from the contemplative setting of the title piece, The Doctrine of Wisdom, and Psalm 23 sung in Welsh, to a brilliant setting of ...
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Gloriae Dei Cantores presents the sacred choral music of the distinguished Welsh composer William Mathias. Mathias is well known for his symphonies and chamber music, and his choral music possesses the same special gift for melody and an infectious sense of rhythm. His belief that "music is an immense celebration" is shown colorfully in the works presented on this recording. The pieces range from the contemplative setting of the title piece, The Doctrine of Wisdom, and Psalm 23 sung in Welsh, to a brilliant setting of Except the Lord Build the House, with organ, brass, timpani, and percussion. This glorious music is a tribute to William Mathias's devotion to sacred music and will be welcomed by all lovers of great choral music.
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Add this copy of Doctrine of Wisdom to cart. $26.49, good condition, Sold by Zoom Books Company rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lynden, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Paraclete Press.
