Decker plays Decker vol. 5: Tributes

This fifth volume in the series Decker Plays Decker includes the premier recording of "The Seven Last Words and Triumph of Christ" - played by Doug Cleveland. Edward Landin Senn plays Decker's Praeludium and Decker plays her own Fantasy on the name of Roy Andrew Johnson. Also included is a beautiful "Meditation" by Decker's husband, Ken Yukl. All performance on the Flentrop organ of Saint Mark's Cathedral (Seattle).

Decker's playing in awe-inspiring, commanding, and exhilarating." -- Fanfare

More Chosen Tunes/Matthews

The former principal organist of Grace Cathedral, Susan Jane Matthews presents her second recording on the landmark Aeolian-Skinner organ of Grace Cathedral. Recorded with DXD technology, Susan Jane Matthews reveals the extraordinary tonal resources of this historic instrument, set in an acoustic with power bass and long reverberation.

For All the Saints - Choir of All Saints Beverly Hills / Phillips

Craig Phillips, a leading composer of new American Anglican choral music, is presented here in his first album as a conductor. The program of music for All Saints’ includes the iconic hymns “For All the Saints” and “Amazing Grace,” contemporary motets by Tavener, Pärt and four premiere recordings of Phillips new compositions.

Wanamaker Centennial Concert/Conte with Symphony in C, Milanov, director

Recorded live at the concert marking The Wanamaker Organ Centennial, Peter Conte and Symphony in C play large-scale works for organ and orchestra.

Life Stories: The Choral Music of Eric Barnum/Choral Arts, Bode

Winner of Chorus America's coveted Margaret Hillis Award and the American Prize for choral performance, Choral Arts' newest release features the music of Eric Barnum in a program about the nature of love ant different times and situations of life.

Music for All Saints: Into the House and Gate of Heaven / St. Philip's Cathedral Choirs, Dale Adelmann

The Choirs of the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta present a heavenly foretaste of music for the Feast of All Saints.

Evening Hymn/Georgia State University Singers, Deanna Joseph, conductor

The universal importance of nighttime rituals is celebrated in this recording of choral music from many different traditions and eras. This is the first professional release by the GSU Singers under the direction of Deanna Joseph.

The Georgia State University Singers with Deanna Joseph were finalists in 2014 American Prize in Choral Performance.

My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice: Flugelhorn and Wanamaker Organ/Conte & Ennis

The lyrical, soulful sound of the flugelhorn is paired with the orchestral rich colors of the Wanamaker organ in this beautiful recording. Popular melodies abound, from the "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" theme to Debussy's "Clair de Lune."

The Call: A concert for Veterans Day

Taken from a decade of Veterans Day concerts by Paul Klemme and the Willamette Master Chorus, this program honors those who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America. "the Call", which was commissioned by the choir, is by Dave Metzger, widely known for his many arrangements and orchestrations for films such as "Training Day", "August Rush", "Frozen" and the Broadway production of "The Lion King" --- for which he won a Tony Award nomination.

Bach: Orgelbuchlein/Lippincott

Although most pieces in Bach's Orgelbuchlein are short-form works they are anything but unsophisticated. Packed with imaginative approaches to setting chorale melodies, this set of virtuosic gems is worthy of repeated hearings.

From the Ashes: Music from Somers Congregational Church / Rakich, Schiano, Shearer

Following a disastrous fire, Somers Congregational Church (Somers, CT) rebuilt their church and commissioned a new Richards-Fowkes organ The organ and acoustics are perfect for chamber music and intimate performances of organ solo literature.

Complete Organ Works of Jehan Titelouze / Bates (3 CDs!)

The first recording of the complete organ works of Jehan Titelouze, whose Magnificat and hymn settings are among France's earliest published organ works, brilliantly played by Robert Bates on the recently restored organ of 1630 in Bolbec.

Recital in Handel's Church - Digital Download

The first recording made on the new Richards-Fowkes organ in Handel's parish church in London! Kimberly Marshall plays a program of Handelian themes, and Bach. The new organ is the first American-built instrument in London.

So The Night Fall / David Ashley White / Choirs of Palmer Memorial Church, Brady Knapp (director)

Named the American Guild of Organists’ Distinguished Composer for 2016, David Ashley White was also awarded the 2015 Esther Farfel Award from the University of Houston, the university’s highest honor for teaching and creative work. In July 2015, he was awarded the Raabe Prize for Excellence in Sacred Composition.

A Sunday in Paris (2 CDs!)

Experience how a Parisian would have heard the harmonium on a typical Sunday in the 19th century! At the church, hear the harmonium accompanying the choir during Mass in the morning, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the afternoon. In the evening, experience the virtuosity of a great musician playing harmonium in a salon concert. This program includes many works heard on recording for the first time with original instrumentation---works by Franck, Saint-Saens, Gounod, Berlioz, Lemmens, Dubois, and Lefebure-Wely.

Messiaen: Meditations sur le mystere de la Sainte Trinite / Andrews

Intended as his final major work for organ, Messiaen's "Meditations on the Mystery of the Holy Trinity" is the culmination of his lifetime work as a composer for the organ. Begun as a set of improvisations celebrating the renovation of the organ at Trinity (and the church's 100th anniversary),  "Meditations" employs new musical languages to explore the mysteries of Christian faith. (Part of The Complete Organ Works of Olivier Messiaen by Colin Andrews, LRCD-1163)

Messiaen: Livre du Saint Sacrement / Andrews (2 CDs!)

"Livre du Saint Sacrement" is a summation of Messiaen's musical and theological persona, a statement of faith and a profound summary of his entire organ "oeuvres". Here he employs the significant compositional techniques of his life's work: modes of limited transposition, Hindu rhythms, Greek rhythms, plainsong, birdsong, "communicable language", and serialism. These elements are used to explore the mysteries of Christian faith, in this, his most massive work for organ.  (Part of The Complete Organ Works of Olivier Messiaen by Colin Andrews, LRCD-1163)

Messiaen: Livre d'Orgue and Individual works / Andrews (2 CDs!)

Messiaen's Livre d'Orgue (1951) is a technical tour de' force, demonstrating his complete mastery of Viennese serial technique, while also incorporating complex Hindu rhythmic formula and bird songs. In addition there are several popular early works, "The Celestial Banquet" and "Apparition of the Eternal Church," and three recently discovered pieces that have been rarely heard. (Part of The Complete Organ Works of Olivier Messiaen by Colin Andrews, LRCD-1163)

Sacred Music from St. Basil's Chapel / University Singers, Knapp

St. Basil Chapel's sublime acoustics matched with architect Philip Johnson's dynamic and contrasting forms have created an extraordinary place for sacred music. Brady Knapp directs the University Singers.

American Canticle / Cathedral of St Philip (Atlanta) Adelmann

The two canticles for Anglican Evensong, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, are presented here in diverse settings by American composers including Craig Phillips, Roland Martin, Leo Sowerby, Gerald Near, Howard Helvey and Harold Friedell. Also included are first recordings of Craig Phillips’ Jubilate Deo and Larry King’s A Canticle of Praise. Performed by the choirs of the Cathedral of St. Philip (Atlanta) with brass and percussion from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Dale Adelmann directs; David Fishburn and Patrick Scott are the organists.

Grace Immaculate - Prayers and Love Songs /UGA Hodgson Singers, Bara

Dan Bara's debut recording with the University of Georgia (Athens) Hodgsons Singers. Includes Arnesen's "Even when He is silent", Ivor Davies "Prayers from the Ark" and works by Macmillan, Chilcott, Clausen, and Gabriel Jackson.

Ray Chenault - Concert Favorites (2 CDs)

This first solo release by Raymond Chenault, is performed on the Buzard organ of All Saints’ Episcopal Church (Atlanta) and features 19th and 20th century French, Belgian and Dutch organ works.

Finzi & Howells: Mid-Century Masterworks/All Saints Beverly Hills, Adelmann

Overshadowed by others in the first half of the 20th century, both Finzi and Howells have emerged as major composers of the period, deserving of their own places alongside Vaughan Williams and Britten. Howells’ Requiem in particular must be one of the greatest choral compositions of the century.

American Fantasia / Robinson

The iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall organ's rich textures are demonstrated in this dramatic program by Daryl Robinson. Included are world premiere recordings by Aaron David Miller, Jeffrey Brillhart, David Briggs, Jason Roberts and George Baker. Made by Glatter-Gotz and Manuel Rosales, the Disney Hall organ is heard here in its first commercially available recording.

The First Organ Concertos / Ars Lyrica, Dirst

What were the first organ concertos? This recording proposes new evidence of the earliest in the genre by Bach and Handel. Matthew Dirst plays the Fritts organ of St Philip Presbyterian Church, Houston with Ars Lyrica Houston.

Shadows on the Stars - Oregon Repertory Singers / Sperry

A compilation of Pacific Northwest composers, especially Morten Lauridsen who accompanies the choir on piano. Other works by Joan Szymko, John Muehleisen, Giselle Wyers, Stacey Philipps, Steven Goodwin and Naomi LaViolette. Includes several American and World Premieres.

O Beauty Ever Ancient Ever New - Choir of St James (LA) / Buonemani

The Choir of St James Episcopal (LA) under the direction of James Buonemani presents a program of meditative works, including several premiere recordings. We suggest you sample track 11 first, and click on the CD image cover to read more about this recording.

Recital at Bridges Hall (Pomona College) / Peterson

The first recording of the Fisk organ at Pomona College is presented by William Peterson, Pomona College Organist, Emeritus. Peterson's program includes a number of works with Pomona College connections, including pieces by John Cage, Karl Kohn and Tom Flaherty. Also included are several works from "Voices of Christian Sorrow", a large collection dedicated to heroes of WWI.

Salome's Dance - Parkins - Digital Album

Robert Parkins plays the newly renovated 1932 Aeolian organ at Duke - the last built by this builder and their only organ of this size and significance built for a church. His unusual program includes American works influenced by German Romantic, jazz and blues traditions.

Reflections of Light/Laver

Anne Laver explores works about celestial light, with examples from a wide variety of styles, including the rarely heard Fantasy and Fugue by Heinrich Reimann. Played on the large Paul Fritts organ at St Joseph Cathedral in Columbus, OH.

Dedication of a Cathedral / Romeri

July 17, 2019 marked the day Christ Cathedral (formerly the Crystal Cathedral) was dedicated to be the liturgical and artistic center for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. The music for that service is presented here, which includes many original works commissioned for the occasion.

Mendelssohn Sonatas / Davidsson

Re-imagined as a single work in 18 movements, the Mendelssohn Sonatas receive a new interpretation based on historical perspectives by Hans Davidsson. The 1806 Shiorlin organ in Gammalkil, Sweden provides unique tonal possibilities of Mendelssohn's great work for organ.

Tidings of Comfort & Joy / Choirs of St Philip (Atlanta) Adelmann

This recording provides a glimpse of both festive and intimate sounds heard during the season of Christmas at the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta. Included are premier recordings by Craig Phillips, Charles Beaudrot, Frank Boles, Stephen Paulus and Howard Helvey. Brass and percussion from the Atlanta Symphony join the choirs.

Heavenly Display - Georgia State University Singers, Deanna Joseph

Arrangements of five Shaker songs by Kevin Siegfried provide the structure for this album of 20th and 21st century choral works. The texts for this program explore themes of peace, a parent's love, and awe in God's creation, concluding with two motets for Advent and Christmas.

This extraordinary choir is directed by Deanna Joseph and was recorded in the warm acoustics of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta.

A Tribute to Yuko Hayashi - Rakich

The first recording of Richards-Fowkes Opus 16 in Goodson Chapel at Duke University Divinity School! The chapel space presents a warm acoustical environment, allowing the organ to project a solid but unforced sound. The new organ is a gem among the extraordinary collection of organs at Duke.

Rakich is known for creative programming and this recording includes many unusual pieces, such as a Mendelssohn Prelude and Fugue (transcribed), the famous Concertino in D by Chaminade with Wendy Rolfe, flute, three new toccatas by James Woodman, and more.

Perkins: A New England Requiem

With "A New England Requiem", Scott Perkins joins traditional Latin mass texts and poems by Dickinson, Longfellow, Hawthorne and Sigourney. Additional works by Perkins set familiar sacred texts in a cappella and orchestral arrangements. More information about Scott Perkins: here.

God Bless the U.S.A. - Andrew Wilson and the Willamette Master Chorus, Paul Klemme, director - Digital Album

Our first SINGLE, this is a remix of track 15 from our album G-49295 ("The Call: A Concert for Veteran's Day"). Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A." has been covered in different styles by many famous artists (including Beyoncé). This spirited performance is by Andrew Wilson, and includes the 55-voice Willamette Master Chorus directed by Paul Klemme.

In honor of Notre Dame / Marshall - Digital Album

The first recording made on the new Richards-Fowkes organ in Handel's parish church in London! Kimberly Marshall plays a program of Handelian themes, and Bach. The new organ is the first American-built instrument in London.