No. 2. Earth ; Fire ; Air ; Water (29:00) -- No. 7. Prais'd be the fathomless universe. O divine wisdom ; Creation sings its own song ; Prais'd be the fathomless universe ; Let your heart dance ; Prais'd be the fathomless universe ; Creation sings its own song. Out of the earth I sing. Out of the earth I sing ; I saw creation ; In beauty it is finished ; My river runs to thee ; Sing a joyous song ; Out of the earth. Strings in the earth and air. Make a joyful noise ; Strings in the earth and air ; Sans la musique ; Make a joyful noise. My duties walk with my song. Asi es mi vida ; Instrumental interlude ; The family of mankind ; Instrumental interlude ; A little wave ; The family of mankind ; The settings sun (51:00).
Note
The 1st work for soprano, mezzo-soprano, men's chorus, and orchestra, based on North American Indian texts; 2nd work for soprano, baritone, chorus, and orchestra; texts from various poets.
Language (note)
The 1st work sung in English; the 2nd work sung in English and Arabic, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, and Spanish.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Yannatos, James.
Title
Symphony no. 2 [electronic resource] ; Symphonies sacred & secular : Prais'd be the fathomless universe (Symphony no. 7) / James Yannatos.
Imprint
Albany, NY : Albany Records, [2004]
Playing time
011721
Performer
Soloists in the 1st work: Lucy Shelton, soprano, Mary Westbrook, mezzo-soprano ; soloists in the 2nd work: Caprice Corona, soprano, Mark Risinger, bass ; Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra ; Harvard Glee Club ; Radcliffe Choral Society ; Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum ; the composer, conductor ; Jameson Marvin, choral conductor.
Language
The 1st work sung in English; the 2nd work sung in English and Arabic, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, and Spanish.