Norman Dello Joio: To Saint Cecilia (1958)

The American composer, Norman Dello Joio (1913-2008) wrote his cantata To Saint Cecilia during June and July of 1958. The work employs a text adapted from John Dryden's A Song For St. Cecilia's Day of 1687. It is scored for mixed chorus (with bass solo), 3 trumpets, 3 horns and tuba. This performance features the Columbia University Chapel Choir, Brass and Percussion Ensemble conducted by Searle Wright. It was recorded in St. Paul's Chapel at Columbia University.