Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred music with "Gregorian Chant from Westminster Cathedral Choir," a captivating collection of traditional chants performed by the renowned Westminster Cathedral Choir, with contributions from the Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of Notre-Dame, d'Argentan. Released in 2010 under Griffin Records, this album offers a serene and spiritually uplifting experience, spanning a rich tapestry of liturgical seasons and themes.
The album features 32 tracks, each a masterclass in the art of Gregorian chant, a form of plainchant that has been a cornerstone of Western liturgical music for centuries. From the solemn intonations of "Advent Hymn: Conditor alme siderum" to the joyous exultations of "Three Easter Allelujahs," the choir's voices weave a tapestry of sound that is both meditative and invigorating. Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Hymn for the cross: Vexilla regis," the triumphant "Kyrie: Orbis factor," and the serene "Christmas hymn: Puer natus."
The album's duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes provides ample time to lose yourself in the intricate harmonies and rhythmic patterns of these ancient chants. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of sacred music or a newcomer to the genre, "Gregorian Chant from Westminster Cathedral Choir" offers a profound and enriching listening experience. The meticulous craftsmanship of the Westminster Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Stephen Cleobury, is evident in every note, making this album a testament to the enduring power of Gregorian chant.
Tracks
Advent Hymn: Conditor alme siderumGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Christmas Antiphon: Hodie ChristusGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Professional Chant for Candlemass: LumenGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Hymn for the cross: Vexilla regisGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Easter Responsory: Surrexit DominusGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Two Easter versiclesGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Hymn to the Holy Spirit: Veni CreatorGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Kyrie: Orbis factorGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Trisagion from the Good Friday liturgyGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Three Easter AllelujahsGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Iam lucisGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
An evening hymn: Te lucisGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Gregorian Grace before mealsGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Two prayers of thanksgivingGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Christmas hymn: Puer natusGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Two antiphons for the dead - for the funeral of Phillyp SparoweGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Funeral chant: In ParadisumGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
A scripture readingGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Medieval teaching aid: Ut queant laxisGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Psalm: Laudate DominumGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Alma Redemptoris MaterGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
`A moto from the organ loft`Gregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Instrumental plainsong: In Nomine (settings by John Taverner)Gregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
The Laudes regiae or Royal acclamations: Chritus vincitGregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Stephen Cleobury
Lumen ChristiGregorian Chant, Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of Notre Dame Argentan, Denise Lebon
Exultet iam (mode 3) (Priest)Gregorian Chant, Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of Notre Dame Argentan, Denise Lebon
Canticum: Cantemus Domino (mode 8)Gregorian Chant, Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of Notre Dame Argentan, Denise Lebon
Alleluia: Confitemini Domini (mode 8)Gregorian Chant, Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of Notre Dame Argentan, Denise Lebon
LitanyGregorian Chant, Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of Notre Dame Argentan, Denise Lebon
Antiphon Vidi aquam (mode 8)Gregorian Chant, Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of Notre Dame Argentan, Denise Lebon
Offertory: Dextera Domini (mode 2)Gregorian Chant, Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of Notre Dame Argentan, Denise Lebon
Communion: Alleluiah (mode 6)Gregorian Chant, Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of Notre Dame Argentan, Denise Lebon
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