Missa Universalis means “Universal Mass” in the Latin language.  The three masses on this recording, for mixed chorus a cappella, were written between 1984 and 1992. They are masses because they derive from Catholic liturgy, and are universal because of the message that there is but one God – “Credo in unum Deum.” All references to strictly Christian dogma have been removed, resulting in a mass for all human beings regardless of religious background. Stylistic influences of liturgical chant, including the music of the Russian Orthodox Church, are strong throughout these works.

Tracks:
Missa Universalis
1.    Kyrie
2.    Glira
3.    Credo
4.    Sanctus
5.    Kyrie
Missa Universalis II
6.    Kyrie
7.    Gloria
8.    Credo
9.    Sanctus
10.    Kyrie
Missa Universalis III
11.    Kyrie
Amen
12.    Amen
Hymn and Variations
13.    Hymn
14.    Variation I
15.    Variation II   
16.    Variation III
17.    Variation IV
18.    Hymn
Alleluia
19.    Alleluia, et al