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 …
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 …
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 …
Performed by the Franciscans of the Immaculate & Friends
John Rutter and the fabulous Cambridge Singers sing these 21 exquisite selections in honor of Our Lady that include: Gregorian chants, English carols, songs of praise by Bruckner, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Byrd, and Holst. 1. Gregorian Chant: Alma Redemptoris Mater 2. Guerrero: Ave Virgo Sanctissima 3. Traditional: There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue 4. Victoria: Ave Maria (For Four Voices) 5. Dering: …
This recording was the first attempt by Ensemble Organum (or any other, for that matter) to re-create Old Roman Chant from ancient manuscripts in the Vatican Library--for which they received either eternal admiration or condemnation! The problem is simple: since there are no extant manuscripts prior to the 13th century, any performing group has to make certain assumptions. Using the oldest …
Already receiving national attention, this wonderful album of Gregorian Chant by the Benedictine Sisters of Regina Laudis Abbey (Bethlehem, CT) was digitally recorded in the Abbey's chapel. These 24 latin hymns celebrate the lives of the Virgin Mary and four Virgin Martyrs. Incudes Stabat Mater, Kyrie, Regina Caeli and more. Track List: 1. Bells of Jesu Fili Mariae 2. (Saint Lucy) Orante …
From the first notes of the Lenten antiphon Immutemur, this exquisite recording gives a soothing clam from Chanticleer's rich, lyrical legato style and perfect unison expression and phrasing. This is first class singing by the renowned acapella mens group. Chanticleer's performances takes this music to a level of exalted simplicity. The 19 hymns include parts of the Mass for Holy Week and …
Following up their best-selling Women in Chant album, the Benedictine nuns of Regina Laudis Abbey present this exquisite choral treasure honoring the mysteries in the lives of Jesus and Mary. Recordáre is Latin for “Remember,” and the album brings together Gregorian Chant and the prayers of the Rosary. 27 chants in all. Includes a beautiful 60 page booklet.
It is not insignificant that recordings of Gregorian chant, an art form that first originated near the end of the previous millennium, are among the industry's best sellers. The beauty of the human voice and the profundity of the words seem to speak to an inherent emotional need that is greater in this modern world, perhaps, than ever before. Despite the astonishing evolution of music over the …
The psalm "Miserere mei Deus" is a prayer for mercy, contrition and renewal. Since the 1630s, Gregorio Allegri's famous setting has been sung at dawn during Holy Week, while the Pope kneels in prayer in the solemn candlelit atmosphere of the Sistine Chapel. This contemporary version, recorded in the spectral grandeur of Osnabruck Cathedral, adds new material composed by Vladimir …
This compilation of five Gregorian Masses was produced at one of the most significant moments for the Choir of the Monastery of Silos. The influence of their masters from Saint Pierre de Solesmes can be perceived throughout the recording, as they approach Gregorian chant like total prayer, following the musical instincts of Dom. A. Mocquereau and Dom. Pothier, who are the great spirits of the …
Ave Maria was recorded in 1956 and 1957 in the ancient Monastery’s choir by Jose Luis Abascal, technician in the ancient Fonopolis de Madrid Studios. The master, affected by the passing of time, was carefully restored to reflect, as best as possible, the essence of this historical recording. BENEDICTINE MONKS - AVE MARIA 01. Salve Regina 02. Ave Plena Gratiae 03. Ave Mater 04. Salve Mira …
In 1994, the music world was stunned when the album Chant from The Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos topped the Billboard charts and proceeded to go multi-platinum. Now, The Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos - Their Finest Chants compiles the finest songs from their finest performances. The CD includes performances from the Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos in Spain, …
Within the heart of the Gregorian revival, the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos are respected the world over. This recording offers the most beautiful Gregorian works performed during the Easter Masses and Offices: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Discover the inimitable style of Silos – the rhythm, freedom and expressive power of love and faith. The booklet …
This Milan release features 25 tracks occuring at Christmas, a time where Gregorian chant becomes jubliant, albeit with a restrained happiness, quite different from what we see from shepherds and the music of the classicists. The Church’s chant becomes powerful and terribly dense. BENEDICTINE MONKS - CHRISTMAS CHANTS 01. Prayers. Rorate Cali Desuper. Mode I 02. Antiphon. O Sapientia. …
The Schola Cantorum of Corpus Christi Cathedral
Jade Records and Milan Records are proud to release A Latin American Baroque Christmas. This emotional album combines pieces of music written for Christmas (known in Spanish as Villancicos) by Latin-American composers from the Baroque era. Among these are the famous Cuban composer Esteban Salas and Carlos Patino. The Exaudi Choir of Havana, conducted by Maria Felicia Perez performs these …
The Carmelite Monks of Wyoming bring you their incredible new CD of beautiful Gregorian Chants. This CD is selling thousands across the United States and is praised for the monks' peacefully refined style and obvious love of chant. Nearly an hour of the best chants in honor of the Mother of God.