The choir and orchestra had a long history, going back to 1936. This recording was made in 1958 and has set a standard for classical music recordings. It has been available for more than 50 years.[1]
Critical reception
At the time of its release, music critics commented on the choir's "great romantic choral tone, deep with feeling that is able to communicate the inner meaning of the world's great choral music."
Paul Hume, music critic for the Washington Post, wrote that "this sound of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has been a special beacon for those who love the world's great choral music."[2]
In 1963 the album was RIAA certified as a Gold album.
Track listing
No.
Title
Length
1.
"No. 1: Overture"
4:27
2.
"No. 2: Comfort Ye, My People"
3:29
3.
"No. 3: Every Valley Shall Be Exalted"
3:53
4.
"No. 4: And the Glory of the Lord"
3:19
5.
"No. 5: Thus Saith the Lord"
1:31
6.
"No. 6: But Who May Abide"
4:33
7.
"No. 7: And He Shall Purify"
2:41
8.
"No. 8: Behold a Virgin Shall Conceive"
0:36
9.
"No. 9: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion"
7:02
10.
"No. 12: For Unto Us a Child Is Born"
4:14
11.
"No. 13: Pastoral Symphony"
3:59
12.
"No. 14: There Were Shepherds"
0:52
13.
"No. 15: And the Angel Said Unto Them"
1:11
14.
"No. 16: And Suddenly There Was With the Angel"
0:28
15.
"No. 17: Glory to God"
1:53
16.
"No. 19: Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Opened"
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