Let There Be Peace on Earth
The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir is well known for rendering spirituals with full emotion and the unique sound of four part male voice harmony. This album recalls the best of past performances, digitally remastered, and adds newly recorded titles using modern state of the art recording technology. The title song "Let There Be Peace On Earth" illustrates how adversity can be overcome and peace can be found on earth.
1. All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name James Ellor; arr. J.H.Mayer; Music Director: Jonathan Quick 2:31
2. The God Who Gave Us Life Randall Thompson; Music Director: Robin Thomas; with the Band of the 15th Field Regiment, RCA 3:28
3. Blaenwern (Love Divine) arr: Rupert Lang; Music Director: Robin Thomas; organ: Rupert Lang; solo: Richard Theiss 4:00
4. There is a Balm in Gilead arr: Robin Thomas; Music Director: Robin Thomas; solo: Andy Hillhouse 3:56
5. Christus Redemptor arr: Mansel Thomas; Music Director: Robin Thomas; organ: Rupert Lang 3:48
6. Simple Gifts arr: Aaron Copeland; Music Director: Robin Thomas 1:23
7. Abide With Me William H. Monk; Music Director: Robin Thomas; solo: Andy Hillhouse 3:56
8. Speed Your Journey (from Nabucco) Giuseppe Verdi; arr: S. Northcote; Music Director: Jonathan Quick 3:49
9. Sanctus Franz Schubert; Music Director: Jonathan Quick 2:48
10. Ave Maris Stella arr: Diane Loomer; Music Director: Robin Thomas; solo: George Roberts 2:46
11. Jerusalem arr: Cy Payne; Music Director: Robin Thomas; with the Air Command Band and the Band of the 15th Field Regiment, RCA 3:18
12. With a Voice of Singing arr: Martin Shaw; Music Director: John Trepp 2:37
13. Let There Be Peace On Earth Sy Miller/Jill Jackson; Music Director: Robin Thomas; solo: Richard Theiss 3:14
14. Soon Ah Will Be Done arr: William Dawson; Music Director: Robin Thomas 3:13
15. Beautiful Saviour arr: F. Melius Christiansen; Music Director: Robin Thomas; solo: George Roberts 3:35
16. Gwalchmai (King of Glory) arr. Robin Thomas; Music Director: Robin Thomas 2:55
17. Si Hei Lwli Mabi Welsh lullaby; Music Director: John Trepp 2:48
18. Arwelfa John Hughes; Music Director: John Trepp 3:21
19. Battle Hymn of the Republic arr: Peter Wilhousky; Music Director: Robin Thomas 5:37
20. Down by the Riverside arr: John Rutter; Music Director: Jonathan Quick 4:00
21. Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Welsh National Anthem) arr: Haydn James; Music Director: Robin Thomas; with the band of the 15th Field Regiment, RCA 1:56
Producer: Jonathan Quick
