Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Leontyne Price with "Singers of the Century: Leontyne Price – Spiritual and Religious Songs." This exquisite collection, remastered in 2016, showcases the legendary soprano's unparalleled voice and profound connection to spiritual and religious music. Spanning a rich hour and four minutes, the album features 23 meticulously arranged tracks that blend traditional spirituals with classical and operatic influences.
From the soul-stirring "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit" to the celestial "Ave Maria," Price's performances are a testament to her extraordinary range and emotional depth. The album includes beloved hymns like "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," as well as classical pieces such as "Exsultate Jubilate" and "O Holy Night." Each track is a masterclass in vocal prowess, highlighting Price's ability to convey both the spiritual and the sublime.
Accompanied by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and featuring collaborations with renowned artists like Rosalind Elias and Jussi Björling, this album is a celebration of Price's enduring legacy. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her work, "Singers of the Century: Leontyne Price – Spiritual and Religious Songs" offers a profound and uplifting musical experience that transcends time.
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Tracks
Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit (Arr. H.T. Burleigh & L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
Let Us Break Bread Together on Our Knees (Arr. W. Lawrence & L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
His Name So Sweet (Arr. H. Johnson & L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
Roun' About de Mountains (Arr. R. Hayes & L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (Arr. L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
Sit Down, Servant (Arr. M. Bonds)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
Were You ThereTraditional, Leontyne Price
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands (Arr. M. Bonds)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
Deep River (Arr. L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
Honor! Honor! (Arr. H. Johnson & L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord (Arr. F. Price & L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
On Ma Journey (Arr. E. Boatner & L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
A City Called Heaven (Arr. L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
Ride On, King Jesus (Arr. L. de Paur)Traditional, Leontyne Price, Leonard de Paur, Studio Chorus
Sweet Li'l JesusTraditional, Leontyne Price
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (After Mendelssohn's MWV D 4)Felix Mendelssohn, Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Studio Chorus
We Three Kings of Orient AreJohn Henry Hopkins, Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Studio Chorus
It Came upon the Midnight ClearRichard S. Willis, Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Studio Chorus
God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenTraditional, Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Studio Chorus
Ellens Gesang III, Op. 52, No. 6, D. 839 "Ave Maria" (Arr. G. Sabatini)Franz Schubert, Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Studio Chorus
O Holy NightAdolphe Adam, Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Studio Chorus
Exsultate jubilate, K. 165: III. AlleluiaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Studio Chorus
Ave Maria, CG 89a (Arr. C. Sabatini)Charles Gounod, Johann Sebastian Bach, Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Studio Chorus