Jessye Norman - Sacred Songs (1990)

01. Messe solennelle de Ste. Cécile - Sanctus
02. Ave Maria
03. Panis Angelicus
04. Repentir (O Divine Redeemer)
05. The Holy City
06. Amazing Grace
07. Greensleeves
08. Let Us Break Bread Together
09. I Wonder As I Wander
10. Sweet Little Jesus Boy
11. Gesù Bambino

Jessye Norman – soprano
Christopher Bowers-Broadbent – organ
Ambrosian Singers
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Alexander Gibson – conductor

Heaven must be missing an angel because she's here with us-singing on this disc. This is arguably one of the most beautiful recordings of sacred music ever made. Ms. Norman brings a lifetime of experience to this genre-she joined her church choir at 4! The warm acoustics make you feel like you are sitting in your favorite pew-albeit with a magnificent vocalist in the choirloft. Jessye has conquered the world's opera houses in the most demanding roles-one of which garnered her a fifty-five minute standing ovation (Salzberg). But she is most resplendent in the music of her youth. The majestic voice soars over the orchestra and chorus to deliver the full beauty of the music. Ms. Norman also performs selections with organ accompaniment-appropiate since her voice has often been compared to the king of instruments-"with all the stops pulled out"! You will hear why she is one of the most acclaimed recitalists of our time. Her expansive vocal range encompasses every nuance of the music heard here. We are taken on a journey through the entire spectrum of the category starting with a classical Mass, moving through an American spiritual and finishing with a Christmas carol that will keep you in a festive mood year 'round. Amoung the gems on this disc is an Ave Maria sung in German and arguably the most powerful solo recorded performance of "The Holy City" ever. If you want to hear what the heavenly choir sounds like before entering the pearly gates-listen to this disc. Brava Jessye! ---Billy Spargo, amazon.com

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