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Heavensong: Music of Contemplation and Light
Compilation album by
ReleasedJanuary 5, 2010

Heavensong: Music of Contemplation and Light is a compilation album released by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.

The album reached topped the Billboard Classical albums chart.[1] The album features guest artists Igor Gruppman (track 10) and David Foster (track 13). The Bells at Temple Square were also featured (track 1). The album was recorded live in the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on September 8–12, 2009.[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)ArrangerLength
1."The Shepherd"Mack Wilberg, David Warner 2:33
2."Sheep May Safely Graze"Johann Sebastian Bach, Katherine K. DavisKatherine K. Davis, William Walton5:10
3."Brother James's Air"James Leith Macbeth BainMack Wilberg4:19
4."O Lord Most Holy (panis angelicus)"César Franck, Arthur RyderAlexander Schreiner and Leroy Robertson, Mack Wilberg3:48
5."Be Thou My Vision"Translated by Mary E. Byrne, versed by Eleanor H. HullMack Wilberg4:08
6."Pavane"Gabriel FauréNathan Hofhiens6:51
7."O Light of Life"Mack Wilberg, David Warner 5:06
8."O Lord God"Paul Chesnokov, English adaption by N. Lindsay Nordon from Psalm 104 3:58
9."Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"Johann Sebastian Bach, Martin Jahn; English translation by Robert BridgesLucien Calliet3:28
10."Meditation (from Thaïs)"Jules Massenet 5:27
11."The Lord Is My Shepherd"Howard Goodall 3:07
12."I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes"John Rutter 6:54
13."The Prayer (from Quest for Camelot)"Carole Bayer Sager and David FosterMack Wilberg, William Ross4:50
14."Alleluia"Ralph ManuelMack Wilberg3:56
15."Benediction"Mack Wilberg, David Warner 2:28

Charts

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Chart (2010) Peak
position
Billboard Classical 1

References

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  1. ^ "Mormon Tabernacle Choir : Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  2. ^ "Buy Mormon Tabernacle Choir CDs and DVDs - Official Shop". Mormontabernaclechoir.org. Retrieved 2013-09-28.