Daniel Knaggs: The Joyful Mysteries Choral Symphony
and Other Works

Leonardo LLagostera, boy soloist
Gabriella Reyes, soprano
Sarah Mesko, mezzo-soprano
Federico De Michelis, bass-baritone
Houston Chamber Choir
Kinetic Ensemble
Monarch Chamber Players
Robert Simpson, conductor

Release Date: October 28, 2024
Catalogue No: APL53554
Label: Acis
Total Time: 71'09"
UPC: 198622989947 (digital)
UPC: 198004453554 (CD)

I. The Annunciation
1. Solo: "Hail, full of grace"
2. Chorus: "Since you have been given joy"
3. Aria: "Be it done unto me"
4. Chorus: "This infusion from above"

II. The Visitation
5. Solo and Chorus: "Blessed are you"
6. Solo: "My soul magnifies the Lord"
7. Chorus: "Your womb held joy"

III. The Nativity
8. Pastorale
9. Solo and Chorus: "Be not afraid"
10. Chorus: "Gloria in excelsis Deo"
11. Aria: "Take courage"
12. Chorus: "O Virga Mediatrix"

IV. The Presentation
13. Chorus and Canticle: "Behold, He descends"
14. Aria: "Behold light withholding its rays"
15. Chorus: "O Mary, Your inmost being held joy"

V. The Finding in the Temple
16. Duet: "Son... My Son..."
17. Chorus: "When the work of God's finger came forth"
18. Finale: "...and in resounding praises"

50-Year Ave Maria Project

19. Ave Maria No. 18 (2022)
Koroleva myru "Regina Pacis" (Queen of Peace)

20. Ave Maria No. 19 (2023)
Causa Nostra Laetitia (Cause of Our Joy)

Recorded October 5–7, 2023, Holy Rosary Church, and South Main Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, USA
Ave Maria No. 18, recorded December 11, 2022, Ave Maria No. 19, recorded December 9–10, 2023 Villa de Matel, Houston, Texas, USA
Photography © Jeff Grass

Links: Robert Simpson, conductor | Houston Chamber Choir | Kinetic Ensemble | Monarch Chamber Players |
Leonardo LLagostera, boy soloist | Gabriella Reyes, soprano | Sarah Mesko, mezzo-soprano | Federico De Michelis, bass-baritone
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