The lyricists of these hymns often wrote in times of great hardship, such as the Thirty Years' War, plague, or famine, expressing complete trust in the Creator.
Recording & Production
The album features the Czech Symphony Orchestra, members of the Badisches Staatsopernchor Karlsruhe, and the Aurelius Sängerknaben Calw children's choir.
Recording & Production
Richard Whilds, repetiteur at the Bavarian State Opera, and conductor Adrian Werum, both long-time musical companions, created the arrangements for this album.
Performer Biography
Jay Alexander, the performer, has been familiar with church hymns since childhood, having sung them in Sunday school and at home.
Recording & Production
This album features new arrangements of traditional hymns, performed with a large orchestra, fulfilling a long-held idea of Jay Alexander.
Album & Artwork
The album's song selection is entirely subjective, with Jay Alexander following his heart, and notably, the word 'Herz' (heart) appears in two-thirds of the chosen hymns.
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