A loving tribute from a grandson to his late grandfather: a moving collection of sacred vocal music (some of which is sung in Swedish) along with several meditative organ compositions.

In My Grandfather’s Day: The Music of Gerhard Theodore Alexis

  1. Invocation (0:53)
  2. Utransaka mig, min Gud (Search Me, O God) (1:51)
  3. We Plow the Fields, and Scatter (2:01)
  4. Christ the Saviour is Born Today (1:18)
  5. Hark! the Sound of Holy Voices (2:25)
  6. Saviour, for the Little One (1:29)
  7. Han är uppstånden (He is Risen) (1:11)
  8. Andante Pastorale (2:31)
  9. O Lamb of God (1:38)
  10. I Think when I Read that Sweet Story (2:23)
  11. Herren’s nåd (God’s Grace) (1:33)
  12. When Jesus Comes in Glory (2:17)
  13. Supplication (3:16)
  14. Rock of Ages (3:44)
  15. Thou Hidden Love of God, Whose Height (1:48)
  16. Sångaren’s Aftonbön (The Singer’s Evening Prayer) (2:18)
  17. Vesper Hymn (2:07)
  18. Lovsång (Song of Praise) (1:43)
  19. Vill du gå med till Himlen (Will You Go to Heaven) (1:22)
  20. Another Day is at its Close (2:02)
  21. Father in Heaven (0:36)

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CD credits

Click here to learn more about Gerhard Theodore Alexis

Liner notes and translations

 

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