Tracks
1.1 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing 1.2 Maker, in Whom We Live 1.3 Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above 1.4 Come, Thou Long-Expecting Jesus 1.5 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing 1.6 O Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done 1.7 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 1.8 Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending 1.9 Spirit of Faith, Come Down 1.10 Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire 1.11 Ye Servants of God 1.12 Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast 1.13 Rejoice, the Lord Is King 1.14 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Sky 1.15 And Can It Be That I Should Gain 1.16 Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown 1.17 A Charge to Keep I Have 1.18 O for a Heart to Praise My God 1.19 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord 1.20 Jesus, Lover of My Soul 1.21 Love Divine All Loves Excelling
Notes
This new release is a full album of hymn favorites written by Charles Wesley. Wesley is one of the greatest hymn writers in history, penning over 6,000! Included are titles such as 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, and O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing. The Choral Arts Society of Washington, founded in 1965, has experienced monumental success, performing with the national Symphony Orchestra, the London Symphony, the Mariinsky Orchestra, and many more. The Chamber Singers is a small ensemble of thirty, launched on the Society's fiftieth anniversary. Scott Tucker, artistic director for the chorus, has prepared choruses for Christoph Eschenbach, Vassilly Sinalsky, Marin Alsop, among others. J. Reilly Lewis, a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and The Julliard School, is a world renowned organist and is the Music Director of the Cathedral Choral Society.
