The Power & The Majesty: Great Choral Classics

"...Mr. Shaw has produced a lyrical, beautifully phrased interpretation, captured by Telarc in all its spacious glory." - The New York Times

"Robert Shaw struts his stuff with standout performances from the Atlanta Choruses...If you want to hear the full potential of compact discs, you need go no further than the Telarc recording of Carmina Burana." - Stereophile

"...needle-sharp attacks, rhythmic articulation, diction, and emotional sensitivity..." - Fanfare

A stunning collection of celebrated and cherished vocal music interpreted by the master of choral music, Robert Shaw. The grand sound of Atlanta's choruses and orchestra along with the Shaw Festival Singers lend themselves well to the spectacular imagery of the Latin Requiem Mass with its medieval depiction of the cataclysmic Day of Judgment. The selections on this disc from the operatic masterpieces of Mozart, Berlioz and Verdi are portrayed with enormous power and pathos. Equally inspired are Shaw's renditions of sacred music of praise - depicting the hosts of Heaven and Earth raising their voices together to laud their creator.