“Ave Maria: the Universal and Timeless hymn” by Dr. Marsha Long. Sung in Latin, English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Polish, Gaelic, Hungarian, Nigerian Yoruba, Tagalog (Philippines), Greek, Arabic, Aramaic.
Playing instruments as diverse as the powerful pipe organ of St. John the Divine and the healing vibration of the ancient lyre of David, soprano Marsha Long sings Mary’s praises in fourteen languages and in styles that range from primitive chant, to opera and contemporary pop. Fully utilizing her voice that covers four octaves and drawing on her worldwide travels, she has produced a musical masterpiece that transports the listener to a world of transcendent beauty filled with heavenly melodies and soaring emotions. This CD delights the senses while nourishing the soul.
New York Times,
Long is "inventive...
creative...powerful
haunting."
"A CD you will listen to over and over again." Catholic Digest.
1. Gregorian Chant Organum Style Plainsong mode 1* 1:09
2. Bach/Gounod : Ave Maria
3 :033.
3. Vocalise* 1 :29
4. Hail Mary, Gentle Woman, Landry 2:43
5. Ave Maria, Schubert 4:00
6. An American Pop Ave* 4:01
7. Go mbeannaitear duit (Gaelic) 3:27
8.Je vous salut Maria* 2 :41
9 Verdi: Ave from “Otello” 4:32
10. Dios te salve Maria* 4:21
11. Ave based on Mascagni's Intermezzo From "Cavalliero Rusticana" 2:24
12. Harp Improvisation with French Church Bells* 2:45
13. Gegrusset seist du Maria* 2 :29
14. Zdrowas Marjo* 4:05
15. Udvozlegy, Maria* 1:53
16. Latin Gregorian Chant, Plainsong Mode 1 2:02
17. Caccini :Ave Maria, 3 :38
18. Bottazo: Ave Maria, Harp Solo 1:55
19. Puccini: after Ave Maria from "Suor Anglica" 3:38
20. Arcadelt/Long: Ave Maria Harp Solo 1:55
21. The Words of Gabriel (Lk 1:28 and 42) Greek Chant 2:22
22. Aramaic/Syriac Ave 1:25
23 Arabic Ave* 3:41
24. Moki O Maria (Nigerian)* 4:20
25. Fr. Francisco: Aba ginoong Maria, 1:50
26. Piano Improvisation on a contemporary Polish Ave, 3:54
27. Gregorian Chant Organum Style Plainsong mode 1* 1 :09*composed by Dr. Marsha Long
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Dr. Marsha Heather Long |