As The Deer (CD) Michael Joncas

As The Deer (CD) Michael Joncas Tracks 1)Exultate Justi 2)Spirit of God Within Me 3)Wisdom is Calling (Psalm 19) 4)A Shepherd (Psalm 23) 5)God, My God (Psalm 63) 6)As the Deer (Psalm 42, 43) 7)Adoramus Te 8)Cantate Domino (Psalm 136)  St. Francis Evening Prayer 9)O Radiant Light 10)Evening Thanksgiving 11)Psalm 141; Interlude 12)Psalm 121; Interlude 13)Philippians 2 14)Canticle of Mary 15)Intercessions 16)Blessing and Dismissal As one of the most respected liturgical composers of our time, Michael Joncas has earned his reputation by writing music for the Church that proclaims the Scriptures in song, fits the ritual moment, and speaks to the heart. This new collection will no doubt reaffirm his fine reputation and reestablish once again his valuable contribution to the art of pastoral music making. The rich, lyrical Joncas style is evident in the title song, "As the Deer," a beautiful setting of Psalm 42 usable as a responsorial or processional, scored for harp, winds, and strings. "Exultate Justi," "Cantate Domino," and "Wisdom Is Calling" are grand processionals, scored for brass and organ. There's also a lovely setting of the Francis Patrick Sullivan text "A Shepherd" for solo voice, and Joncas's ever popular "Spirit of God within Me," with text by Timothy Dudley-Smith, is recorded with a full complement of instruments. Joncas's scholarly research and personal love of the Liturgy of the Hours has led him to compose a new setting of evening prayer entitled "St. Francis Evening Prayer." Composed in a classical style, this new and accessible setting should be explored by any community considering the Liturgy of the Hours.