For the Beauty of the Earth: Celebrating Creation with Brass, Organ & Percussion Gabriel V

• 1Luminosity05:12
• 2Earthscape03:29
• 3Windscape03:37
• 4Fantasy on O Sons and Daughters04:52
• 5Salvum fac populum tuum, Op. 8405:29
• 6Holy, Holy, Holy (Arr. J. Curnow)02:37
• 7Prelude on a Festive Hymn Tune (Arr. D. Marlatt)03:36
• 8Meditation The Light of the World05:14
• 9God Be with You (Arr. W. Gordon)02:08
• 10V. Toccata. Allegro (Arr. E. Ellsworth)06:03
• 11A Psalm of Praise06:09
• 12Prelude on a Hymn of Praise03:29
• Total Runtime51:55

Info for For the Beauty of the Earth: Celebrating Creation with Brass, Organ & Percussion

Following the success of their first hymn-based recording, Celebration in Brass, Gabriel V brings us a new release honoring the beauty of creation. From David Marlatt's evocative Windscape and Earthscape to the brilliant and stirring hymn arrangements of James Curnow; from the echoes of space in Anthony Dilorenzo's Luminosity to Charles Widor's renowned Toccata arranged for brass and organ, and the beauty of Brenton Broadstock's Benediction ('God be with you till we meet again'), this album reflects the journey of all creation to be redeemed and restored—honoring the unparalleled majesty of creation and the unlimited possibilities of the Creator.

'For the Beauty of the Earth is resplendent with gorgeous sounds and the power of faith... a soothing balm to listeners' nerves frayed by our all too edgy society.' (Dave Saemann, Fanfare Magazine)

“In the silent, black vacuum of space exists this bright blue planet, slowly rotating… a serene and breathtaking view of the only source of life…” (Alfred Music)

Gabriel V

Gabriel V
is a unique brass ensemble comprised of men and women unified in their commitment to the traditions of monastic life. They offer the best in fanfare and solo brass works, presenting distinctive programs from classics of the Venetian School to contemporary works, from elegant jazz and patriotic favorites to holiday fare, as well as serving liturgical worship. Gabriel V collaborates frequently with Gloriæ Dei Cantores, and has toured 23 countries in the U.K., Europe, and Russia, and by invitation performed works by Gabrieli for the 900th anniversary celebration of Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy. In the U.S. they have performed in 49 cities from New York to San Francisco, and they hold an annual concert series in the Church of the Transfiguration.

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