Alleluia: An American Hymnal

Kansas City Chorale/Bruffy.. (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 20, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nimbus Records
• ASIN: B00000DG26
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,960 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A choral masterpiece, April 25, 2000

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This review is from: Alleluia: An American Hymnal (Audio CD)

My only complaint was that this CD had to end. This is some of the most beautiful choral singing I have ever heard. The Southern Harmony section was particularly impressive. If you like choral music, buy this CD. It doesn't get much better.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A moving survey of American hymns, January 1, 2002

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Annette M. Burkhart "Pnlvr" (St. Louis Mo. USA) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent, deeply musical performance of a wide variety of hymns, Shaker tunes, and spirituals. The choices provide variety and a thumbnail sketch of a time in America when hymn-singing was a part of every week's activities. I agree with another reviewer that "Precious Lord" is a highlight. Also noteworthy is "Give Me Jesus" at the end. Both the singing and acoustics of the recording are top notch. I have already played this CD many times since receiving it two days ago. I'm ordering copies for friends! Among my many choral CDs, this one stands out as a favorite.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely collection of songs with religious underpinnings., April 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Alleluia: An American Hymnal (Audio CD)

This is a diverse collection of songs having a religious flavor without being overly religious. The songs are sung clearly and enthusiastically with a minimum of orchestration, except for an occasional organ. The soloists excel. For those not familiar with this group, it is a truly great find. "Take Me Home Precious Lord" is the most moving song on the album, but you will find many others that you will recall throughout the day and night. I play the album frequently, and it ranks very favorably with albums by English vocal groups.