The Joyful Mysteries (2023)

The Joyful Mysteries (2023)
Choral Symphony in five movements for choir, soloists, and orchestra

Commissioned by: Holy Rosary Church, Houston, TX

Premiere: Houston Chamber Choir, Kinetic Ensemble, Monarch Chamber Players Robert Simpson, cond.; soloists Gabriella Reyes, Sarah Mesko, Federico de Michelis, Leonardo LLagostera, boy soloist.

Duration: ca. 55 minutes

Listen to performance excerpts below:

The Joyful Mysteries (2023) - V. The Finding in the Temple (excerpt 1) - Houston Chamber Choir, Kinetic, Monarch Chamber Players

The Joyful Mysteries (2023) - I. The Annunciation (excerpt 1) - Houston Chamber Choir, Kinetic, Monarch Chamber Players, Gabriella Reyes, Sarah Mesko

The Joyful Mysteries (2023) - I. The Annunciation (excerpt 2) - Houston Chamber Choir, Kinetic, Monarch Chamber Players

The Joyful Mysteries (2023) - II. The Visitation (excerpt) - Houston Chamber Choir, Kinetic, Monarch Chamber Players

The Joyful Mysteries (2023) - III. The Nativity (excerpt) - Sarah Mesko, mezzo-soprano

The Joyful Mysteries (2023) - IV. The Presentation (excerpt) - Federico de Michelis, bass-baritone

The Joyful Mysteries (2023) - V. The Finding in the Temple (excerpt 2) - Gabriella Reyes, soprano; Leo LLagostera, boy soloist

The Joyful Mysteries (2023) - V. The Finding in the Temple (excerpt 3) - Houston Chamber Choir, Kinetic, Monarch Chamber Players

I. The Annunciation (excerpt)

II. The Visitation (complete)