Thompson: The Peaceable Kingdom

Thompson: The Peaceable Kingdom

For the past half century the music of Randall Thompson has remained a staple in the choral repertoire. These delightful works are marked by skilful craftsmanship, a pervasive singabbility and uncommon beauty. This new recording features Thompson's The Peaceable Kingdom, based on texts frkom the book of Isaiah , as well as his Mass, The Last Invocation, and Fare Well. Also included is one of Thompson's most popular works, the Alleuia, written at the request of Serge Koussevitsky and premiereed in July 1940, and today a beloved and time-honoured contribution to the choral repertoire. This informative booklet notes are by one of Thompson's most const admirers, teh fellow-American composer Morten Lauridsen.
Country USA
Brand Hyperion
Manufacturer HYPERION
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber CDA67679
ReleaseDate 2008-10-14
UnitCount 1
Format EP
UPCs 034571176796
EANs 0034571176796

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