The Church of the Advent, located in Boston’s Beacon Hill section, has been involved with the Anglo-Catholic movement since its founding in the mid-nineteenth century. Within this framework, the church devotes considerable resources to maintaining a fine music program. From its location in a region rich in world-class musicians, the Advent Choir offers a varied repertoire performed to the highest standards, supported by the historic Aeolian-Skinner organ, a landmark of the American Classic Style. The 14 traditional hymns, from various Catholic sources, presented here were recorded under the direction of Andrew Scanlon, Advent organist and director, on June 29, 2023.
1. Hark, Hark, My Soul
2. Panis Angelicus
3. They Call Him Jesus
4. Hail, Queen of Heaven
5. Prayers For Those Departed
6. Christ Is Risen
7. O Face Divine
8. O Sacred Heart, O Love Divine
9. With Christ
10. The Saviour’s Love
11. O Mary, All Beautiful
12. With Tender Love
13. Pray for the Dead
14. I Love Thee, O Mary
The musicians:
- Erin Hogan, soprano
- Camila Parias, soprano
- Kate Meifert, alto
- Hilary Walker, alto
- Corey Hart, tenor
- Francisco Logozzo, tenor
- Glen Billingsley, bass
- Nathan Halbur, bass
- Andrew Scanlon, organist and director
Sound engineer: David Breton