Remember: 130 Years of Canadian Choral Music

Welcome to Remember, a celebration of  130 years of Canadian choral music, performed by the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and Toronto Mendelssohn Singers, led by Jean-Sébastien Vallée. This album brings together some of Canada’s most celebrated composers and beloved choral works, showcasing the rich legacy and evolving artistry of TMChoir.

Remember album cover featuring an image of the Toronto skyline in the distance reflected on a close up of a bubble

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Remember: 130 Years of Canadian Choral Music

Featuring pieces from a diverse range of Canadian composers, Remember acts as a musical time capsule, capturing key moments in Canadian choral history. From Felix Mendelssohn’s Richte mich, Gott, performed during the Choir’s first concert in 1895, to modern works such as Stuart Beatch’s a boy and a boy and Shireen Abu-Khader’s I Forgive, this album chronicles the evolution of Canadian music across generations. The album is a reflection of the Choir’s role as both a steward of history and a champion of new Canadian voices.

Recorded at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in Toronto in 2023, the album embodies the Choir’s commitment to artistic excellence, community, and the celebration of Canada’s rich choral tradition.

Track List

CD 1

  • Stephen Chatman – Remember *
  • Augustus Stephen Vogt (Arr. J. Oldengarm) – Jesus, Lover of My Soul
  • Felix Mendelssohn – Richte mich, Gott, Op. 78 No. 2
  • Trad. (Arr. Harry Somers) – She’s Like the Swallow *
  • Trad. (Arr. Sir E. MacMillan) – Blanche comme la neige
  • Christopher Ducasse – O nata lux
  • Srul Irving Glick – Haleluya *

CD 2

  • Andrew Balfour – Music Is Vibration *
  • Imant Raminsh – Ave verum corpus
  • Trad. (Arr. P-A Togni) – Of the Father’s Love Begotten
  • Jocelyn Morlock – Io, Io *
  • Stuart Beatch – a boy & a boy *
  • Healey Willan – An Apostrophe to the Heavenly Hosts
  • Shireen Abu-Khader – I Forgive *
  • Stephanie Martin – Nothing Gold Can Stay
* Toronto Mendelssohn Singers

Where to Stream

Remember: 130 Years of Canadian Choral Music is now available on major streaming platforms:

Credits

  • Label: ATMA Classique
  • Producer: Elias Dubelsten
  • Recording Engineer & Editor: Elias Dubelsten
  • Mixing & Mastering: Mark Donahue
  • Artistic Director & Conductor: Jean-Sébastien Vallée
  • Singers: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Toronto Mendelssohn Singers

Special Thanks

This recording would not have been possible without the generous support of our donors. We extend our deepest gratitude to those who have contributed to the creation of Remember, including those who have supported us in memory of loved ones. To view the full list of supporters, visit our Acknowledgements page.

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