"Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir," an interview with Mack Wilberg




The Cricket and Seagull Fireside Chat show

Summary: While it might seem strange that cutting the Tabernacle Choir in half would result in a number-one album on the Billboard Classical charts in its first week of release, that's exactly what happened. In this audio tour of the album, you'll hear the choir's director, Dr. Mack Wilberg, talk about the decision to make the album, the rich tradition of men's choral music, and why they chose this particular balance of classical and contemporary songs, which has struck a chord with so many listeners. That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull... Playlist: 1.   Brethren, We Have Met to Worship 2.   Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy 3.   The Morning Trumpet 4.   Fight the Good Fight with All Thy Might 5.   Evening (Aftonen) 6.   Land-Sighting (Landkjenning) 7.   Dance a Cachuca, Fandango, Bolero (Finale from The Gondoliers) 8.   Alleluia 9.   Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhäuser 10. Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) 11. Hush, Little Baby 12. You Raise Me Up 13. Beautiful Savior 14. There Is a Balm in Gilead 15. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands