Stellenbosch University Choir
Conductor: André van der Merwe
1. Svete Tihiy (Gladsome Light)
2:50
A Russian prayer of praise from the Vesper Service
Alexander Kastalsky (1856-1926, Russia)
2. Svete Tihiy (Gladsome Light)
3:10
Pavel Chesnokov (1877-1944, Russia)
3. Alleluia
1:40
A festive Latin motet for double choir
Jacobus Gallus (1550-1591, Slovenia)
4. Haec Dies
2:30
A festive Latin motet for six voices
William Byrd (1543-1623, England)
5. Oggendgesang (Morning Hymn)
2:58
A traditional Afrikaans Hymn
arr. André van der Merwe
Violin: Madri Gerber
6. Aandlied (Evening Hymn)
3:40
arr. André van der Merwe
7. Pie Jesu
2:45
The Latin text of Pie Jesu is from the Requiem Mass
Hendrik Hofmeyr (b.1957, South Africa)
8. Anima Christa
4:35
This well-known Latin prayer about the Holy Communion of Christ was written in 1330 by Pope John XXII.
Ryan Cayabyab (b.1954, Philippines)
9. Lauda Sion
2:35
Lauda Sion is Latin motet of praise.
György Orbán (b.1947, Hungary)
10. Laudate Dominum
4:28
The Latin text of Laudate Dominum - is based on Psalm 117
Giedrius Svilainis (b.1972, Lithuania)
11. Gloria
4:04
The composer employs eastern influences in her setting of this well-known Latin text.
Hyo-Won Woo (b.1974, Korea)
12. Dies Irae
4:50
Alberto Balzanelli (b.1941, Argentina)
13. The Birth of Orc
4:32
Hendrik Hofmeyr (b.1957, South Africa)
14. Ziles Zina (Message of a Bird)
9:48
Pēteris Vasks (b.1946, Latvia)
15. Amazing Grace
4:35
arr. Eriks Esenvalds (b.1977, Latvia)
Soprano: Zanike Botha
16. Go, Tell it on The Mountain
2:30
arr. Roland Carter
Soloists: Albert Willems; Geran Steyn; Andrea Winckler
17. I Can Tell the World
2:36
arr. Moses Hogan
18. Witness
2:38
arr. Jack Halloran
19. John the Revelator
3:46
arr. Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory
Piano: Elzeth Germishuys
20. Come Again Sweet Days
1:40
John Dowland (1563-1626, England)