"Love So Amazing: The Hymn Arrangements of Stuart Forster" is a captivating choral album released on May 24, 2019, by Affetto Recordings. This album features the Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, conducted by Michael S. Murray, and showcases the organ skills of Stuart Forster. The album is a collection of nineteen beautifully arranged hymns, each offering a unique blend of traditional melodies and fresh interpretations.
The Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, along with the Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, delivers powerful and heartfelt performances. The album is enriched with the addition of brass and percussion, adding depth and dynamism to the choral arrangements. Each track, from the triumphant "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" to the reflective "Be Thou My Vision," is a testament to the skill and artistry of Stuart Forster.
With a total duration of one hour and one minute, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved hymns in the Christian tradition. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking for a spiritually uplifting experience, "Love So Amazing: The Hymn Arrangements of Stuart Forster" is sure to resonate with you. The album is available on various streaming platforms, including Spotify, making it easily accessible for listeners worldwide.
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Tracks
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (Arr. S. Forster)Anonymous, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Joseph Foley, Dana Oakes, Zebediah Upton, Hans Bohn, Gregory Spirodopoulos, Kenneth Amis, Robert Schulz, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (Arr. S. Forster)Jakob Hintze, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
Amazing Grace (Arr. S. Forster)Traditional, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
New Songs of Celebration Render (Arr. S. Forster)Louis Bourgeois, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Joseph Foley, Dana Oakes, Zebediah Upton, Hans Bohn, Gregory Spirodopoulos, Kenneth Amis, Robert Schulz, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
Come Down, O Love Divine (Arr. S. Forster)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
For All the Saints (Arr. S. Forster)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
He Is Risen (Arr. S. Forster)Joachim Neander, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Joseph Foley, Dana Oakes, Zebediah Upton, Hans Bohn, Gregory Spirodopoulos, Kenneth Amis, Robert Schulz, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
Sing, Ye Faithful, Sing with Gladness (Arr. S. Forster)Christopher Dearnley, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise (Arr. S. Forster)Robert Williams, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
All Creatures of Our God and King (Arr. S. Forster)Traditional, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Joseph Foley, Dana Oakes, Zebediah Upton, Hans Bohn, Gregory Spirodopoulos, Kenneth Amis, Robert Schulz, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (Arr. S. Forster)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Arr. S. Forster)Anonymous, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
Lord, You Give the Great Commission (Arr. S. Forster)Cyril Vincent Taylor, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Joseph Foley, Dana Oakes, Zebediah Upton, Hans Bohn, Gregory Spirodopoulos, Kenneth Amis, Robert Schulz, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
When in Our Music God Is Glorified (Arr. S. Forster)Charles Villiers Stanford, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
O God of Earth and Altar (Arr. S. Forster)Traditional, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Arr. S. Forster)Anonymous, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Joseph Foley, Dana Oakes, Zebediah Upton, Hans Bohn, Gregory Spirodopoulos, Kenneth Amis, Robert Schulz, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
Be Thou My Vision (Arr. S. Forster)Traditional, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
Angel-Voices Ever Singing (Arr. S. Forster)Edwin George Monk, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
Jerusalem (Arr. S. Forster)Hubert Parry, Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Choir, Christ Church Cambridge, Massachusetts Choir, Joseph Foley, Dana Oakes, Zebediah Upton, Hans Bohn, Gregory Spirodopoulos, Kenneth Amis, Robert Schulz, Stuart Forster, Michael Murray
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