Bloch: Sacred Service/ Foss: Song of Songs/ Ben-Haim: Sweet Psalmist of Israel (The Royal Edition, No. 18 of 100)

Robert Merrill (Artist), Jennie Tourel (Artist), Bloch (Composer), Leonard Bernstein (Conductor), New York Philharmonic (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
• Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
• Composer: Bloch
• Audio CD (July 28, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000027M3
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #207,654 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Sacred Service: Part I: Meditation (Prld). Moderato/Ma Tovu. Poco Meno Mosso

2. Sacred Service: Part I: Borechu. Moderato-Shema Yisroel. Moderato

3. Sacred Service: Part I: Andante Moderato/Ve'ohavto. Tranquillo-Moderato

4. Sacred Service: Part I: Mi Chomochoh. Allegro Moderato

5. Sacred Service: Part I: Tzur Yisroel. Andante Molto Moderato

6. Sacred Service: Part II: Kedusha (Sanctification): Nekadeish. Moderato

7. Sacred Service: Part III: Silent Devotion (Prld) And Response. Andante Moderato/Yih'yu Letrotzon...

8. Sacred Service: Part III: Taking The Scroll From The Ark (Interlude). Quieto/Toroh Tzivoh. Quieto

9. Sacred Service: Part IV: Return The Scroll To The Ark. Moderato/Gad'lu Ladonoy. Moderato

10. Sacred Service: Part IV: Eitz Chayim (Peace Song). Molto Quieto

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Song Of Songs: Biblical Cant: I. 'Awake, O North Wind' - Jennie Tourel

2. Song Of Songs: Biblical Cant: II. 'Come My Beloved' - Jennie Tourel

3. Song Of Songs: Biblical Cant: III. 'By Night On My Bed' - Jennie Tourel

4. Song Of Songs: Biblical Cant: IV. 'Set Me As A Seal' - Jennie Tourel

5. Sweet Psalmist Of Israel: I. David Before Saul. Largo - Sylvia Marlowe/Christine Stavrache

6. Sweet Psalmist Of Israel: II. Invocation. Molto Calmato E Con Divozione Profunda - Sylvia Marlowe/Christine Stavrache

7. Sweet Psalmist Of Israel: III. A Song Of Degrees. Con Moto Solenne - Sylvia Marlowe/Christine Stavrache

8. Sweet Psalmist Of Israel: Vivo-Pesante-Molto Allargando-Animando - Sylvia Marlowe/Christine Stavrache

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sacred Service-Great Recording, July 6, 2010

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Elliott (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bloch: Sacred Service/ Foss: Song of Songs/ Ben-Haim: Sweet Psalmist of Israel (The Royal Edition, No. 18 of 100) (Audio CD)

I first heard this work performed by the NY Philharmonic over the radio in 1960 when the NY Philharmonic concerts were broadcast live. I was blown away, and then got it in LP, which I played to destruction, and finally this CD. The performances are first-rate and still move me almost 50 years later. If you have any interest, you can't go wrong. The other works with this are OK, but not my cup of tea.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Memorable music performed by first-rate musicians and orchestra, November 2, 2007

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Ann Christensen (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bloch: Sacred Service/ Foss: Song of Songs/ Ben-Haim: Sweet Psalmist of Israel (The Royal Edition, No. 18 of 100) (Audio CD)

The impact upon hearing the Ernest Bloch Scred Service over 25 years ago has never left me and I had to search long and hard to get this CD. You don't need a drop of Jewish blood to recognize this as soul-stirring, second to none listening experience. The universal magic of music....Leonard Bernstein, the NY Philharmonic and Robert Merrill will stir you and leave an indelible impression.

Wish I could be as enthused about the Lukas Foss... not my cup of tea.