Allegri's Miserere, one of the best known works of the Renaissance, is renowned for its haunting high treble solo part. Palestrina's Missa Papae Marcelli demonstrates his simpler style which gives precedence to clarity and comprehensibility of the sacred text. Music by the Tallis Scholars
Estonian Pilharmonic Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier The period from 1880 to 1917 marked a renaissance in Russian choral music. Previously, Russian choral music had been dominated by German and Italian influences. Now composers returned to old Russian chant as the source for their works, thus creating a thoroughly Russian choral style. Although Sergei Rachmaninov wrote only a few …
This wonderful collection of Catholic Latin Classics is performed by The Cathedral Singers, conducted by Richard Proulx. Due to the relatively short running time of this CD, some of the hymns are not sung in their entirety but are abridged versions.
The Cathedral Singers, Richard Proulx, Conductor This instantly popular recording by Richard Proulx and his Cathedral Singers presents a generous selection of glorious sounds of the past, an exquisite album of Gregorian, Ambrosian and Gallican chant. The 28 hymns include the Missa de Angelis, Missa Simplex, Pange Lingua, Adoro te Devote, Ave Verum Corpus, O Filii et Filiae, Salve Regina, …
The Cathedral Singers, Richard Proulx, Conductor A sequel to the best-seller, Sublime Chant, Richard Proulx and his Cathedral Singers present another exquisite selection of glorious sounds of the past in this inspiring album of Gregorian, Ambrosian and Galician chant. The 32 hymns include chants for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, two Mass settings, favorites like Panis Angelicus, O …
An overview of the history and elements of Gregorian chant with musical samples and spoken word descriptions.
The Coming of Christ is the first of a series of 3 CDs using the exquisite music of Gregorian chant to describe and illuminate the life of Christ. Sung by the Gloria Dei Cantores Schola and conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, CBE, these reknowned experts bring a wealth of experience and worship to the interpretation of the chant. Well-known pieces alternatae with numerous antiphons to …
A Christmas Present From Polyphony For over a decade, Stephen Layton and Polyphony have been astonishing London audiences with their annual Christmas concert series. Alongside extravagant oratorio performances, the group has presented a cappella programs of Christmas music to audiences enthralled by the range of repertoire available. This delightful new collection, available at budget price, …
Exultate Deo - The Singing Nuns Five Gregorian Masses Mass VIII (de Angelis) - Credo III - Mass IX (BVM) - Credo IV - Asperges Me - Mass XI (For Sundays throughout the year) - Credo I - Mass XVII (For Sundays in Advent and Lent) - Mass XIII (Stelliferi Conditor Orbis) - Vidi Aquam
The Beloved Son is the second of a series of 3 CDs using the exquisite music of Gregorian chant to describe and illuminate the life of Christ. Sung by the Gloria Dei Cantores Schola and conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, CBE, these reknowned experts bring a wealth of experience and worship to the interpretation of the chant. Well-known pieces alternatae with numerous antiphons to show the …
The Monks of the Abbeys of Orval, Liguge, Citeaux, Becitellouin, En Calcat, St. Wandrille. The Choirs of the Institut St. Gregoire at Lyons, of the Basilica of Beaune, and of the University of Strasbourg. Contains chants for the seasons of: Advent Palm Sunday …
Following the success of Gregorian Melodies , this album contains more of the most popular chants including the Te Deum, Stabat Mater, and Ave Maria. Also included are chants for the Liturgical Year from Advent to Pentecost, as well as chants devoted to Our Lady and the Blessed Sacrament, and the Mass of the Angels.
Directed by John Rutter Performed by the Cambridge Singers and the City of London Sinfonia Brass with Thelma Owen (harp) and John Scott (organ)
The Monks of the Abbeys of Kergonan, St. Wandrille, En Calcat, and Bricquebec; the Choirs of the Institut St. Gregoire at Lyons, of l'Arche, of the Cathedrals of Dijon, Rennes, and of Angers, of the Basilicas of Beaune and Monserrat; the Holy Spirit Fathers at Chevilly; and Magdalith and Dom de Malherbe. Contains chants for the seasons of: …
Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola Mary Berry, Conductor Shining Like the Sun tells the story of one of the most remarkable events of Christ's life: the Lord's appearing in glory to three of his disciples, Peter, James, and John. Shining Like the Sun begins with chants that prophesy the transfiguration, then moves to chants that vividly describe the dazzling moment of transfiguration. This recording …
The Ars Antiqua Choralis is an historic series of choral maserworks published in new authentic editions by GIA Publications, Inc. Features works from the 15th to 18th centuries, this series is carefully transcribed with all editorial contributions (dynamics, phrasing, articulation, translations, and keyboard reductions) clearly identified, with no "arranging" of the original …