The Company of Heaven and other works by Benjamin Britten

Back Bay Chorale and Orchestra, Boston
Marsh Chapel Choir, Boston University
Julian Wachner, director

Music by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

The Company of Heaven

Part One: Before the Creation
1. I. Chaos
2. II. The morning stars
Part Two: Angels in Scripture
3. IIIa. Jacob! Jacob!
4. IIIb. Elisha! Elisha
5. IIIc. Hail, Mary! Hail, Mary!
6. IV. Christ, the fair glory
7. V. Ware in heaven
Part Three: Angels in Common Life and at our Death
8.VI. Heaven is here
9. VII. A thousand gleaming fires
10. VIII. A Funeral march for a boy
11. IX. Whoso dwelleth under the defence of the most High
12. X. Lento maestoso
13. XI. Ye watchers and ye holy ones

14. Te Deum in C for Chorus and Organ

15. Prelude and Fugue on a Theme of Vittoria for Organ Solo