Sung partly in Latin and partly in English. "Created for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts." Automatic sequence. Libretto with English translation for the Latin portions, and program notes at end (27 p., ill.) laid in container. Sung by Alan Titus, as the Celebrant, with assisting vocal soloists ; Norman Schribner Choir ; Berkshire Boy Choir ; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre ; "Pre-recorded tape interludes" ; orchestra of strings, percussion and 2 organs, and "a stage orchestra, in costume, of brass, woodwinds, electric guitars and keyboards, etc." ; the composer conducting.