Immerse yourself in the rich, dramatic world of Howard Hanson's "Merry Mount," a captivating orchestral work that blends classical elegance with a compelling narrative. Released on November 20, 1998, under the esteemed Naxos label, this album spans a generous 2 hours and 6 minutes, offering a comprehensive exploration of Hanson's masterful composition.
"Merry Mount," Op. 31, is a choral symphony that tells the story of the Puritan settlement of Merrymount, a tale of love, conflict, and religious fervor. Hanson's score is a vivid tapestry of orchestral and vocal elements, bringing to life the historical drama with a rich palette of sounds and textures. The album features a series of interconnected movements, each contributing to the unfolding narrative. From the stirring "Prelude" to the dramatic "Curtain Calls and Commentary," Hanson's music is both evocative and deeply expressive.
The album showcases Hanson's exceptional ability to blend orchestral and choral forces, creating a work that is as musically profound as it is narratively engaging. The performances are conducted with precision and passion, bringing out the full depth and drama of Hanson's score. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Merry Mount" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the enduring power of Howard Hanson's musical vision.
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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