Mormon Tabernacle Choir: Bravo!

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Label: MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR
Catalog: MTC5078531
Format: CD

Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir spotlights the rich tradition of tenors, baritones and basses, performing classics as well as new tunes: "Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy," "Beautiful Savior," "Pilgrims' Chorus" from Tannhauser, "You Raise Me Up," and Billy Joel's "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" are among the wonderful songs on this best seller.
Heavensong features beloved classical selections from new Mack Wilberg compositions to familiar melodies. The music is more heart-felt and reflective in keeping with the CD’s subtitle “Music of Contemplation and Light.” Included are such songs as “Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” “I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes,” “Alleluia” and David Foster’s “The Prayer” with the noted impresario at the piano!
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing showcases music and melodies of the folk tunes and hymns as passed down through the centuries. Included are Mack Wilberg arrangements of the title song, “Come Thou Fount,” “Deep River,” “Bound for the Promised Land” and “Amazing Grace.” Soloist Alex Boyé performs on several stunning African-American spirituals.
Music from 9/11: Rising Above demonstrates the ability of Americans to face adversity and unbelievable losses and yet overcome. Much loved classics, “Shenendoah,” “For the Beauty of the Earth” and “God Bless America” are fitting for this message of hope, determination and triumph of this bonus CD.

Singers love to hear the audience shout “Bravo!” It’s an expression of admiration for excellence beyond measure. So it is with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir recording label’s latest release, Bravo! This breathtaking three CD package includes the Choir’s recent #1 charting albums on Billboard: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Heavensong. In addition to the three, a special bonus disc, Music from 9/11: Rising Above formerly a digital only album is included. The new collection is available the first of May. To reach the top of the charts is no small task and certainly a much deserved accolade of its own. But this priceless collection is more than CDs of songs. For a collector Bravo! is a must-have and for those just discovering their love for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, it is a terrific place to start.