One of the most famous of all American choral compositions, this piece was written in 1940 for the opening ceremonies of the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood. Instead of setting a text, Thompson takes us on an abstract musical journey where, through the skillful use of harmony and many different choral textures, we experience a whole series of emotions and musical landscapes. – Dennis Keene

RANDALL THOMPSON: Alleluia

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

from the Delos recording Hear My Prayer ℗ 2004 Delos
The singers in this performance are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.