Brubeck: To Hope! A Celebration

Dave Brubeck

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Brubeck: To Hope! A Celebration Review

by Ken Dryden

Only a fraction of the sacred music written by Dave Brubeck has been recorded for commercial release; this commissioned piece marks the first time that one of his religious works has been recorded in its entirety in concert. With longtime manager Russell Gloyd conducting the Cathedral Choral Society and Orchestra and his regular quartet, Brubeck performed his Roman Catholic Mass in the Washington National Cathedral to a packed sanctuary. This stunning work incorporates jazz interludes into the hypnotic Responsorial "The Peace of Jerusalem" and "Alleluia," a particularly challenging section for the choir. The vocal soloists are impressive; tenor Mark Bleeke's feature "While He Was At Supper" is especially moving. The overall effect of this beautiful work is absolutely stunning; it resists being labeled in any one category, it is simply great music.

Track Listing

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
To Hope! A Celebration, mass
	1	I. Processional Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	02:58	Amazon
	2	II. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie) Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	02:19	Amazon
	3	III. The Desert and the Parched Land (Isaiah 35:1-4) Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	03:20	Amazon
	4	IV. The Peace of Jerusalem (Responsorial) (Based on Psalm 131) Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	08:06	Amazon
	5	V. Alleluia Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	07:37	Amazon
	6	VI. Father, All Powerful (Preface) Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	02:15	Amazon
	7	VII. Holy, Holy, Holy Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	03:38	Amazon
	8	VIII. While He Was at Supper (Institution-Narrative) Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	03:29	Amazon
	9	IX. When We Eat This Bread (Memorial Acclamation) Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	04:07	Amazon
	10	X. Through Him, With Him (Doxology) Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	00:50	Amazon
	11	XI. Great Amen Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	01:48	Amazon
	12	XII. Our Father Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	03:23	Amazon
	13	XIII. Lamb of God Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	01:40	Amazon
	14	XIV. All My Hope Dave Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	06:33	Amazon
	15	XV. Gloria Dave Brubeck / Iola Brubeck	Dave Brubeck	03:18	Amazon