• TE DEUM
• PSALM 149
• In Nature's Realm
• Carnival Overture
• Othello Overture
• Zdenek Macal, conductor
• New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
• Westminster Symphonic Choir
• Joseph Flummerfelt, director

Delos International concludes it's Grammy-Winning partnership with Maestro Zdenek Macal and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra with this powerful recording of Dvorak's Te Deum for Soprano, Baritone, Chorus and Orchestra. Also included in this special release is the Psalm 149 for Chorus and Orchestra, and the collection of concert overtures originally titled Nature, Love and Life: In Nature's Realm, Carnival Overture and Othello Overture.

Maestro Macal joins with soloists Janice Chandler, Richard Zeller and the Westminster Symphonic Choir in bringing Dvorak's great hymn of praise and thanksgiving Te Deum to the listening audience. This sacred work (and the concert overtures) were given their American debuts in October 1892. The Te Deum is a joyous, extroverted and optimistic setting of traditional Christian texts. In this recording it is partnered by the Othello Overture - dramatic and passionate, the Carnival Overture - offering both the tender and festive, and In Nature's Realm - calming and restorative.

Zdenek Macal was appointed Music Director of the NJSO in 1993. He helped build the Orchestra's reputation through an exclusive recording contract with Delos International. His series of award-winning and strong-selling recordings continue to inspire both listeners and sales. With this recording, the series now boasts a 4-CD Dvorak vocal cycle. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest orchestras in the United States with it's roots as the Eintracht Orchestra and Singing Society. As a preeminent American Orchestra, the NJSO brings the passion and commitment to artistic excellence that infuse all their Delos recordings.

Total Playing Time: 66:45