Meeting of Titans: America’s best-loved choir meets the world’s favourite bass-baritone: Bryn Terfel and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir join forces in an inspiring survey of classical, spiritual, Welsh and American folk songs.

Recorded in Salt Lake City in May 2013, this “event” record is set to thrill classical audiences on both sides of the Atlantic – and beyond.

Known as “America’s Choir”, and currently the best-selling classical act in the US, this extraordinary American musical institution was founded 166 years ago by American Pioneers, migrating at the time from the Midwest to Salt Lake Valley. Many of the original Pioneers included Mormons hailing from Wales – a connection that Bryn will make through music and song on this popular vocal and choral programme

Featured are spectacular new arrangements from the pen of the award-winning MTC Musical Director Mack Wilberg, and special guests Tamara Mumford and Sissel Kyrkjebø.

The repertoire is drawn from American spirituals, Welsh favourites, sacred arias, popular hymns and the world of musicals. The lead track, the eponymous Homeward Bound, is a stunning emotional show stopper.

Prepare for the thrilling prospect of the 360-voice Mormon Tabernacle Choir and a full symphony orchestra, united in song with the acclaimed bass-baritone Bryn Terfel – a unique event and a unique album.

Track Listing:
1. Homeward Bound
2. Bound for the Promised Land
3. Faith's Call (English)
4. Shall We Gather at the River
5. How Great Thou Art
6. Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah
7. Blow the Wind Southerly
8. Shenandoah
9. Ave Verum
10. The Dying Soldier
11. Battle Hymn of the Republic
12. Deep River
13. When the Saints Go Marchin' In
14. Home on the Range
15. Lascia ch'io pianga
16. Libera me
17. Give Me My Song