Immerse yourself in the rich, dramatic world of Howard Hanson's "Merry Mount," a captivating orchestral work that showcases the composer's unique blend of American romanticism and narrative depth. Released in 1998 under the Naxos label, this two-hour opus is a sweeping exploration of the 1630s Massachusetts Bay Colony, where the Puritan settlers' rigid beliefs clash with the free-spirited revelry of a May Day celebration. Hanson's masterful composition is divided into multiple sections, each vividly depicting the story's unfolding drama, from the initial merriment to the tragic consequences of religious intolerance. The album features a full orchestra, bringing Hanson's intricate score to life with a rich tapestry of sound. "Merry Mount" is a testament to Hanson's ability to create a compelling, character-driven narrative through music, making it a standout piece in the classical repertoire. Whether you're a longtime fan of orchestral works or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a compelling journey through a pivotal moment in American history, as seen through the lens of one of the 20th century's most innovative composers.
Tracks
Merry Mount, Op. 31: PreludeHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Be as a Lion, Dread Jehovah... From Plots of Hell and WitcheriesHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Ah - I Deny Thy ChristHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: A Savoury Discourse, Good Master BradfordHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Last Night Came One That Paced a-Down the Stairway of the SkyHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: My Son, Thou'rt Over-Ripe for Marriage!Howard Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: The Willow Keep to Thatch Our SleepHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Plentiful Tewke Hath Catched the Preacher!Howard Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Gi' You Good Night, Sir...Howard Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Scratch a Roundhead, Find a Rebel...Thrones of the Earth Be Idle ThingsHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Right Rev'rend Priest, Our Holy Joy...Respect the Sabbath DayHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Marigold! Lady!...Lets Us Be Lions of JehovahHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Curtains Calls and CommentaryHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Prelude - I Wind and I Wind, My True Love to FindHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: From Forth the Hill...I Christen 'Marry Mount' - Maypole DanceHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: CommentaryHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Long Live the LadyHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Marigold! When the Morning Stars Together SangHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Methinks I See Th'infernal Redezous of Satan and His Bond-SlavesHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: CommentaryHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: O Pity Me! Thou Alone of Women Canst Heal This Tortured HeartHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Let Them Strike Twice, and I Will Come to Thee!Howard Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Hale Her to the Village, a Prisoner...Howard Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Almighty Father, My King and My GodHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Chorus of Mystic VoicesHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Alleluia! Alleluia!Howard Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Now Thou Art MineHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Rise Up, My Love My Fair OneHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: CommentaryHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: PreludeHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Gird You With SackclothHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Never More Shall Prayer Ravish These Lips!...Howard Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Woe, woe! Lost Sheep Are WeHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: No Witch Am I; but One That Long Ago Was HappyHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Ay, Even Now Thy Lover Frets At Hellgate - Death to the WitchHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
Merry Mount, Op. 31: Commentary & Curtain CallsHoward Hanson, Göta Ljungberg, Gladys Swarthout, Lawrence Tibbett, New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Tullio Serafin
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