Dale Warland picks his favorite choral pieces to mark his 90th birthday

Dale Warland’s music-making has inspired countless choral music lovers. In the 34-year existence of the Dale Warland Singers, he and the ensemble commissioned 270 works and released 29 recordings. Warland turned 90 on April 14. Listen now as he introduces some of his favorite performances to celebrate.
Warland on Argento
Dominic Argento: “You Promised Me, My Dearest Life,” from I Hate and I Love, and “The Pond,” from Walden Pond
Dale Warland - Dominic Argento
Warland on Lauridsen
Morten Lauridsen: “O Magnum Mysterium”
Dale Warland - Morten Lauridsen
Warland on Barber
Samuel Barber: “Mary Hynes” and “The Coolin,” from Reincarnations
Dale Warland - Samuel Barber
Warland on Paulus
Stephen Paulus: “Pilgrim’s Hymn,” from The Three Hermits
Dale Warland - Stephen Paulus
Warland on Howells
Herbert Howells: ”Requiem I” and “Requiem II,” from Requiem
Dale Warland - Herbert Howells