The Art of the Psalm

Anton Bruckner – Psalm 150 (1892)
Concert Chorale of New York – James Bagewell, Director

Franz Schreker – Psalm 116, Op. 6 (1900)
U.S. – Premiere
Concert Chorale of New York – James Bagwell, Director

Franz Liszt – Psalm 13 (1863)
Simon O’Neill – Tenor
Concert Chorale of New York – James Bagwell, Director

Alexander Zemlinsky – Psalm 23, Op. 14 (1910)
Concert Chorale of New York – James Bagwell, Director

Max Reger – Psalm 100, Op. 106 (1909)
Concert Chorale of New York – James Bagwell, Director

Five heartfelt song settings for chorus and orchestra: “The Lord is My Shepherd” by Alexander Zemlinsky; Franz Liszt’s moving “How long, O Lord?”; Franz Schreker’s pious “I love thee, Lord”; Max Reger’s setting makes “A joyful noise unto the Lord”; and Anton Bruckner’s majestic setting of “Praise the Lord!” stirs the heavens.