Five Centuries of Men's Choral Music – A Historic Survey by the UCLA Glee Club | Vinyl Album

UPC: Everest 6164

Product Details:

• Format: Vinyl LP (Mono) 
• Genre: Choral / Sacred and Secular Vocal Music 
• Ensemble: UCLA Glee Club 
• Director: Donn Weiss 
• Label: Everest Records 
• Release Format: Also available in Stereo (Everest 3164)

Overview

Five Centuries of Men's Choral Music is an ambitious and artistically rich collection performed by the distinguished UCLA Glee Club, directed by Donn Weiss. This vinyl recording presents an expansive journey through the history of choral music written specifically for male voices—from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Featuring both sacred and secular repertoire, the album showcases the tonal versatility and expressive depth of the all-male chorus.

The UCLA Glee Club has earned national acclaim, having appeared on ABC and NBC television, including the first national broadcast from the Los Angeles Music Center. In addition to classical works, their repertoire includes folk songs, spirituals, show tunes, and traditional glees—though this recording emphasizes historically significant works for men's chorus by renowned composers.

Product Features

Format & Audio

• Format: Vinyl LP
• Sound: Monaural (Everest 6164), also released in Stereo (Everest 3164)
• Label: Everest Records
• Catalog Number: 6164
• Cover Design: Giveon Cornfield
• Cover Layout: Peter B. Urtheil
• Recording Engineer: Garry Margolis
• Producer: Edward Applebaum

Instrumentation & Personnel

• Choral Director: Donn Weiss
• Assistant Conductor: Andrew Belling
• Harpsichord & Piano: Terry Ketcham
• Additional Piano: Johnnie Carl
• Oboes: Tony Nickels, Juan Ramirez

Track Listing

(Note: Exact tracks not listed on cover; representative periods include Renaissance to Modern. Based on title and ensemble practice, selections likely span works from composers such as Palestrina, Schütz, Brahms, Vaughan Williams, and other major figures in choral music.)

Publishers and Artists

Produced and released by Everest Records, located at 10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 410, West Los Angeles, California. This recording features the celebrated UCLA Glee Club, under the expert direction of Donn Weiss, who also conducts the UCLA Madrigal Singers and the University Chorus.

Weiss brings to the project a wealth of experience, having conducted major choral works by Stravinsky, Britten, Bach, Bloch, Honegger, Handel, and Haydn, often with full orchestra. His leadership reflects both scholarly insight and liturgical sensitivity.

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