Faith of Our Fathers: Classic Religious Anthems of Ireland

Anonymous (Composer), English Anonymous (Composer), Irish Anonymous (Composer), P. / Flood, W. Brennan (Composer), Gregorian Chant (Composer), Henri F. Hemy (Composer), William Maher (Composer), New English Hymnal (Composer), Irish Traditional (Composer), Jean Villard (Composer), Irish Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Regina Nathan (Performer), Rós Ní Dhubháin (Performer), Frank Patterson (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Regina Nathan, Rós Ní Dhubháin, Frank Patterson
• Orchestra: Irish Philharmonic Orchestra
• Composer: Anonymous, English Anonymous, Irish Anonymous, P. / Flood, W. Brennan, Gregorian Chant, et al.
• Audio CD (September 9, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Valley
• ASIN: B000005BWO
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #68,657 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Holy God We Praise Thy Name - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra

2. Sweet Heart of Jesus - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra,

3. Hail Redeemer, King Divine - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra, Frank Patterson

4. Salve Regina - The Monks of Glenstal Abbey

5. Faith of Our Fathers - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra, Frank Patterson

6. Bells of the Angelus - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra,

7. To Jesus, Heart All Burning - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra,

8. Tantum Ergo

9. Soul of My Saviour - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra

10. Céad Míle Fáilte Romhat, A Íosa - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra,

11. Queen of the May - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra, Frank Patterson

12. O Sacrament Most Holy - Irish Philharmonic Chorus

13. Lord of All Hopefulness - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra,

14. Ave Verum

15. Hail, Glorious Saint Patrick - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra, Frank Patterson

16. I'll Sing a Hymn to Mary - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra,

17. Hail, Queen of Heaven - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra,

18. Regina Coeli

19. Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra, Frank Patterson

20. We Stand for God - Irish Philharmonic Orchestra

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to hear the Catholic hymns you grew up with, January 2, 1999

By A Customer

If you want a wonderful rendition of the songs you learned at your mother's knee, or at Sister Mary Brigid's knee more likely,this is the tape for you! Perfect for Catholics who want to refresh their own memory of traditional Catholic music, or who want to introduce their own children to hymns they love. This album is perfect also for the Music minister looking for a classical musician's interpretation of best loved traditional hymns to round out a collection of music for Worship Services.

While the hymns are pre-Vatican II, and a few probably pre-Tridentine, the presentation and musical excellence make for easy and nostalgic listening.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired & Deeply Moving!, April 7, 1999

By A Customer

I cannot adequately express the feelings that this recording left me with. I was quite literally in tears - of warm reflection and joy. I have not been so moved since.... I can't remember. I can only surmise that this is an inspired and inspiring recording. I can't wait to hear part 2.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan, March 5, 2007

By	George Peabody "Ariel" (Planet Earth) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Ireland, the Island of Saints and Scholars, has been a beacon of the Christian faith for many centuries. As a predominantly Catholic country, it fully embraced the trappings of the universal Church and made them their own. Devotions to the saints and to the Virgin Mary as well as to the Sacred Heart of Jesus resulted in the composition of many hymns dedicated to these personages. Moreover, because of such worship practises as Novenas, 40 hours devotions and Benediction, some of the greatest church music was written at the height of the Romantic Period.
This disc is an excellent representation of song material for worship that covers many of the above-mentioned ceremonies.
Although many of the hymns on this album are Irish in origin, others were adopted from countries, such as 'Holy God, we praise Thy name' (Germany)-'The Bells of the Angelus' (France). and 'Faith of our Fathers' (England).
Upon first hearing this disc, I found that I was quite familiar with many of the songs though they were not included in my formal religious upbringing, no doubt because they are not strictly Catholic!
The performance of the 2 soloists is absolutely beautiful!!!!Frank Patterson (tenor) sings with a deep resonant and vibrant voice with appropriate reverence. Regina Nathan (soprano) has a clear and seemingly effortless sound with flawless diction.
This is a really outstanding recording of interesting and varied hymns.