Ascension Day

1. L' Ascension, 4 meditations for orchestra, I/12a IV: Priere du Christ montant vers son pere
Composed by Olivier Messiaen
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

2. Royal Fanfares for brass ensemble A wedding fanfare
Composed by Arthur Drummond Bliss
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

3. Responses and Preces Responses
Composed by Bernard Rose
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

4. Psalm 47 "Omnes gentes, plaudite" (from the St. Paul's Cathedral Psalter, Day 9, Evening)
Composed by John Davy
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

5. Psalm 110
Composed by Charles Harford Lloyd
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

6. Magnificat (The Gloucester Service)
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

7. Nunc Dimittis (Gloucester Service)
Composed by Herbert Howells
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

8. Responses and Preces Preces
Composed by Bernard Rose
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

9. O Clap Your Hands, motet for chorus, brass, & organ (Psalm 47)
Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

10. See the Conqueror mounts in triumph
Composed by Anonymous
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

11. Royal Fanfares for brass ensemble No 6
Composed by Arthur Drummond Bliss
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

12. Toccata from Organ Symphony No. 5 V: Toccata
Composed by Charles-Marie Widor
with Gloriae Dei Brass Ensemble , James E. Jr. Jordan
Conducted by Elizabeth C. Patterson

Tracks:

Your Song
Sparkling Diamonds [Original Film Version]
One Day I'll Fly Away
The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular) [Original Film Version]
Come What May [Original Film Version]
Like a Virgin [Original Film Version]
Meet Me in the Red Room [Original Film Version]
Your Song
The Show Must Go On [Original Film Version]
Ascension/Nature Boy (From the Death and...)
Bolero (Closing Credits) [Original Film Version]

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There are but two kinds of people in the world: Those captivated by Baz Luhrmann's heady, postmodernist musical romp Moulin Rouge--and everybody else. Oddly, the film's initial soundtrack release may have been the project's most traditional element, marketing a slate of pop-star contributions that gave listeners a sometimes-skewed perspective on its true musical charms. This follow-up corrects much of that oversight, offering original film versions of "Sparkling Diamonds" (the lavish, Nicole Kidman-performed medley of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and "Material Girl"), Jim Broadbent's and Richard Roxburgh's loopy take on "Like a Virgin," as well as the lively Offenbach "Can Can" parody "The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular)." It also pays homage to the efforts of composer Craig Armstrong, whose quietly compelling underscore often binds the film's other far-flung musical influences together, be they stately orchestral readings of Elton John's "Your Song," a dramatic arrangement for Kidman and Ewan MacGregor's original film duet of "Come What May," or his dark, melodramatic take on Queen's "The Show Must Go On." The first Moulin Rouge soundtrack collection flaunted the film's bold, cross-genre ambitions; this one chronicles its nakedly emotional heart and soul. --Jerry McCulley

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Volume Two Includes the Memorable Renditions of 'like a Virgin' and 'your Song' and 'the Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular).' It also features a Mix of the Nicole Kidman Song 'one Day I'll Fly Away.'

Customer Reviews:

Wow........2007-01-15

I must say...I was very glad when they released Part Two of the Moulin Rouge soundtrack. Don't get me wrong...the first part was great and all, but it was nothing spectacular. I was specifically looking for certain songs from the movie, and I was completely disappointed when they were on there. The release of a second soundtrack was, in my opinion, an absolute necessecity.

The highlights of the album are:

-Your Song (Instrumental)
-Sparkling Diamonds (original film version)
-Come What May (original film version)
-The Show Must Go On (original film version)

In my opinion, "The Show Must Go On" is the best song on this album...it was just so perfect for the ending of the movie, and I fell in love with the song. I was so disappointed that it wasn't on the first soundtrack. This song is part of what makes the second soundtrack so amazing...the song is fierce!!

If you love the movie and are a fan of the first soundtrack, then definitely, get this one. Many of the songs are versions taken straight from the movie - I recommend this with 4.5 stars...you will NOT be disappointed!

Love this CD.......2006-07-04

I love everything about this movie. The music is amazing and the instrumental songs on this CD are perfect. The first CD seemed to be more for a bunch of teenyboppers that wanted to hear the worst song on the whole CD (Lady Marmalade). If only they could combine the good songs from the first CD into this one.

I gave this 5 stars even though it's about a 4.5 because they split the soundtrack over two seperate cds.

Could it get any better?.......2006-03-02

So i thought that the first instalment in these soundtracks was great (and it was) but the purchase of this sequel is a must if you want the full effect. With the original film versions of these songs, sung by the stars of the movie, you get the real feel that was the magnifisence of Moulin Rouge! Ewan McGregor is still by far the star, with his talent spilling over the dramatic lovesong 'Come What May' and 'Your Song', but Nicole's brilliant performance as Satine definatly takes front and center in 'One Day I'll Fly Away' and the film version of 'Sparkling Diamonds'...I have noticed that many complain about how the first soundtrack did not include the film version of this song...well you need this CD then...you will not be dissapointed. Other highlights include 'Like a Virgin' which is downright histarical, and the dark cover of 'the show must go on' which highlights the tragidy behind this tightly woven tale. THis is one must have soundtrack for your ever growing collection. A perfect companion to soundtrack number 1!

Moulin rouge tried to fill up the GAP.......2006-02-12

This contains many great tracks missing from the original soundtrack, including Like A Virgin, Spectacular Spectacular and The Show Must Go On. I thought the inclusion of two instrumental versions of Your Song might be a bit redundant, but upon listening to them I really enjoyed them and they are quite different from one another. OK, it's not the best soundtrack that could have been put out. But it's pretty darn close. One thing that many DEDICATED fans of the movie (including myself) said is that the original movie soundtrack lacked the actual original movie score. There are 10+ songs in "Moulin Rouge" and many didn't make the final cut.

Baz did the smart thing, taking the audiences favorite music, a few gems from the first soundtrack such as "Come What May" and "Sparkling Diamonds" as well as a few new songs, like "Like a Virgin", "The Show Must Go On" and "The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular)" and releasing the Original Film versions, allowing for the amazing vocal performances of the actors, including the fabulous Jim Broadbent, to be shine through. Also, released is background music "Meet Me in the Red Room", played during Christian's arrival in the elephant, marking the only non-actor/orchestral piece within the context of the CD.

One thing that this soundtrack included that I didn't expect was several orchestral pieces that were mostly used as background music throughout the film. "Your Song - Instrumental" (#1) has personally become a favorite and is constantly being repeated in the CD player. Also included is the ending credits music "Bolero" and the final piece ... known as "Ascension/Nature Boy". Also included is a remix of "One Day I'll Fly Away", and like all MR remixes, is a little tough to listen to at first but after repeat listening, it becomes music to your ears.

To all you MR diehards out there: this is a must. Not like I could stop you anyways. To others who haven't been introduced to the spectacular (spectacular) world of Moulin Rouge, this is a great introductory piece, especially side-by-side with the first soundtrack.

ahahahahaha.......2006-02-01

Everything the other customers are saying is true: more music from the film, thankyouverymuch, not irritating pop conceits like the first. However, I would not have reviewed this album unless I found it absolutely necesary to point out that, in the climactic moments of track 5 "Come What May," Ewan MacGregor's voice is for some reason missing and replaced by a bizarre, operatic man's voice. It truly had me crying with laughter the first few times I heard it, and I wanted to share this wondrous discovery with the world.

Magister Leoninus: Sacred Music from 12th-Century Paris

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Fine performances of some of the very oldest Western music
Strangely compelling

Magister Leoninus: Sacred Music from 12th-Century Paris

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Magister Leoninus: Sacred Music from 12th-century Paris, Vol. 2
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ASIN: B000002ZZE
Release Date: 1997-09-09

Tracks:

Alleluya. Non vos relinquam orphanos
Alleluya. Dulce lignum, dulces clavos
Alleluya. Spiritus Sanctus procedens
Alleluya. Paraclitus Spiritus Sanctus
Priusquam te formarem
Alleluya. Inter natos mulierum
Viderunt omnes fines terre
Alleluya. Dies sanctificatus illuxit nobis
Alleluya. Pascha nostrum immolatus est

Customer Reviews:

Fine performances of some of the very oldest Western music.......2005-12-08

'Magister Leoninus Sacred Music from 12th Century Paris' by Red Byrd, John Potter, Richard Wistreich and the Capella Amsterdam is some of the very earliest 'old music' I have heard recorded anywhere. From the point of view of a non-musicologist who just happens to like old liturgical music, I recommend this to all people with similar interests.

My only disappointment is that the recording is not that of an entire mass, but of several pieces of masses from the important Christian festival days, most especially Christmas and Easter.

As usual, the Hyperion package and recording quality is first rate. The age, quality of the performance, and quality of the recording alone should make this an important recording for your colleciton.

Strangely compelling.......2001-01-07

The earliest sacred polyphonic music evolved from plainchant, in the hands of composers like Magister Leoninus. His works as recorded on this disc show how that evolution took place: for a setting of a given text, sections of unison plainchant were interspersed with writing for two voices, based largely on the melodic contours of the plainchant - in other words, re-composition took place.

The programme recorded here features some of Magister Leoninus' finest and most significant works, including "Alleluya. Non vos relinquam orphanos," "Alleluya. Pascha nostrum immolatus est" and "Viderunt omnes terre" - music with a key role in the liturgy at major festivals of the church's year. These particular motets could even be considered as the Christmas and Easter carols of their day: listen to them long enough and they will prove just as irresistable as their familiar modern counterparts.

Part of that irresistability is due to the excellent performances on this disc. Red Byrd, consisting here of its founders John Potter and Richard Wistreich, sings the polyphonic music whilst the Cappella Amsterdam provide the plainchant. Their performance methods show clear signs of research; listening to it, I cannot help but imagine that this is what the music really sounded like when it was first performed. The Amsterdam singers give an exemplary demonstration of how plainchant should be sung: flowing from note to note almost like liquid, clearly enunciated, perfectly in tune and making something out of every word and sound (as though meditating on it). And Red Byrd does even better - John Potter is no stranger to this music, having recorded twelfth century material for ECM and Hyperion with the Hilliard Ensemble (his intonation at the very opening "Alleluya" is a spine-tingling and unforgettable sound); Richard Wistreich supports him with a rich baritone voice and demonstrates remarkable breath control in sustaining the underlying chant. Together, their balance is faultless, their embellishments are exquisite, their phrasing and attention to musical detail is scintillating. To cap it all, the recording venue (not revealed on the box but definitely somewhere in Amsterdam) provides some generous acoustics, completing this vivid aural impression of twelfth century polyphony at its simplest and best.

Tracks:

Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 1. Chorus: Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen
Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 2. Recitative (tenor): Es willder Hochste sich ein Siegsgeprang bereiten
Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 3. Aria (Tenor): Ja tausend mal tasened beleiten den Wgen
Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 4. Recitative (Soprano): Und der Herr, nachdem er mit ihnen geredet hatte
Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 5. Aria (soprano): Mein Jesus hat nunmehr das heilandwerk vollendet <
Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 6. Recitative (Bass): Es kommt der Helden Held
Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 7. Aria (Bass): Er ists, der ganz allein die Kelter hat getreten
Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 8. Recitative (Countertenor): Der Vater hat ihm ja ein ewig Reich bestimmet
Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 9. Aria (Countertener): Ich sehe schon im Geist
Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 10. Recitative (soprano) Er will mir neben sich die Wohnung zubereiten
Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen BWV 43: 11. Chorale: Du Lebensfurst, Herr Jesu Christ
Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein BWV 128: 1. Chorus: Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein
Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein BWV 128: 2. Recitative (Tenor): Ich bin bereit, komm, hole, mich!
Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein BWV 128: 3. Aria & Recitative (bass): Auf, auf, mit hellem Schall
Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein BWV 128: 4. Aria (Countertenor, Tenor): Sein Allmacht zu ergrunden
Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein BWV 128: 5. Chorale: Alsdann so wirst du mich zu deiner Rechten stellen
Wer da glaubet und getauft wird BWV 37: 1. Chorus: Wer da glaubet und getaugt wird
Wer da glaubet und getauft wird BWV 37: 2. Aria (Tenor): Der Glaube ist das Pfand der Liebe
Wer da glaubet und getauft wird BWV 37: 3. Chorale (Soprano, Countertenor): Herr Gott Vater, mein starker Held!
Wer da glaubet und getauft wird BWV 37: 4. Recitative (bass): Ihr Sterblichen, verlanget ihr
Wer da glaubet und getauft wird BWV 37: 5. Aria (Bass): Der Glaube schafft der Seele Flugel
Wer da glaubet und getauft wird BWV 37: 6. Chorale: Den Glauben mir verleihe an dein' Shn Jesum Christ
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 1. Chorus: Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 2. Recitative (Tenor Evangelist):Der Herr Jesus hubsein Hande auf
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 3. Recitative (Bass): Ach, Jesu, ist dein Abschied schon so nah?
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 4. Aria (counterrenor): Achj, blleibe doch, mein liebstes Leben
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 5. Recitative (Tenor Evangelist): Uns ward aufgehoben zusehends
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 6. Chorale: Nun lieget alles unter dir
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 7a. Recitative (Tenor Evangelist, Bass): Und da sie ihm nachsahen
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 7b. Recitative(Countertenor): Ach ja! so komme bald zuruck
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 7c. Recitative (Tenor Evangelist): Sie aber beteten ihn an
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 8, Aria (Soprano): Jesu, deine Gnadenblicke
Lobet Gott In seinen Reichen BWV 11: 9. Chorale: Wenn soll es doch geschehen

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John Eliot Gardiner's original Millennium Bach Cantata Pilgrimage plan involved weekly Deutsche Grammophon recordings of all the concerts, but the plan did not prove practical. This CD of Bach's Ascension Day cantatas dates from 1993 and 1999. The pride of the disc is BWV 11: The opening chorus is an adrenaline fix of blazing, suitably ascending motifs led by studio-immaculate baroque trumpets. Thereafter, the mood changes. The alto aria "Ach bleibe" (actually the great Agnus Dei from the Mass in B Minor) is, in countertenor Michael Chance's silky throat (1993 model), a poignant, drooping song of sorrow for the departed Lord. Chance's 1993 fellow soloists are Nancy Argenta, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, and Stephen Varcoe. They sing BWV 43 (Gott fähret auf) and BWV37 (Wer da gläubet) with clear enjoyment. Argenta also sings in the 1999 session for BWV 128, Auf Christi Himmelfahrt with colleagues Robin Blaze, Stefan Genz, and Reinhard Hagen. The latter has a low F sharp that is truly bearded. --Rick Jones

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant!.......2007-01-30

Absolutely, stunningly, mind-blowingly brilliant. If you want a great cantata record, this is IT, even more so than the Gardiner pairing of The Big Two BWV140 and 147. Like the 140/147 pairing, these were recorded before the Cantata Pilgrimage of 2000, so are not the live recordings (hopefully soon to appear on Gardiner's SDG label). BWV 11 is especially marvellous, and worth having because it may not appear in the SDG set (some cantata editions omit BWV 11 because they consider it a separate "oratorio", rather than a cantata). However, Gardiner is including BWV 190, also omitted by many cantata editions because the first two movements are reconstructions, so I'm hopeful that BWV 11 will appear in SDG form. If not, this one is great. The other cantatas are also wonderful. Arise, go forth and buy, and enjoy the sublime genius of one of the world's great composers.

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-03-09

Bach wrote his most sublime music for the Church. His first Ascension Day in Leipzig was Thursday May 1724,for which he wrote "Wer da glaubit und getauft wird"BWV37,in which he focuses not on the Ascension story but on the words of Jesus: He who believes and is baptized shall be saved. This cantata opens with a Chorus followed by a Tenor Aria; followed by a beautifully sung chorale featuring Soprano and Countertenor; then a Bass recitative and aria and ending with a Chorale.
BWV128 "Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein"(On Christ's Ascension Alone) focuses on the eternal implications of Jesus' Ascension for the baptized believer. The sections are as follows: Opening Chorus-Tenor recitatime-Bass aria and recitative-an exciting duet featuring countertenor and tenor-ending with a lovely chorale.
In the cantata 'Gott Fahret auf mit Jauchzen' (God has gone up with a shout) Bach set his two-part text based on Psalm 47:5-6 and Mark 16:19. This was partly a token of gratitude to his earthly monarch the King and Elector ,Augustus II; this is a joyful setting of praises to the King of Kings. This is actually my favorite of all four because of the variety of vocal conributions which are: Chorus-Tenor recitative and Aria-soprano recitative and aria -bass recitative and aria- countertenor recitative and aria followed by the closing chorale.
In the Ascension Oratorio "Lobet Gott in seinem Reichen" (Praise God in his His riches),the tenor Evangelist sings a compilation of passages from Luke 24:50-2,Acts 1:9-12 and Mark 16:19, which provides a story line joining the remaining movements, three of which are parodied from pre-existent material.
Four cantatas for Ascension Day, each a cameo of Bach's life-experience and faith-from the optimism of the early Leipzig years to the brokeness of a decade later; from a joyful acclamation that the baptized believer will be saved, to a yearning for the appearance of the Ascended One This disc is truly the epitome of Gardiner's Bach series and is a musical treasure. As with all of Gardiner's efforts the performance is excellent and the soloists are superb. Nancy Argento,soprano-Michael Chance & Robin Blaze (countertenors)-Anthony rolfe Johnson (tenor)-Stephen Varcoe and Reinhard Hagen (bass).

Endless Ascension.......2000-07-14

This disk is the pentiultimate release in John Eliot Gardiner's glorious return to the Bach Cantatas. Gardiner has embarked on a visionary "Bach Cantata Pilgrimage" in which he shall conduct every sacred cantata, every Sunday in various churches throughout Europe. 12 disks in all are scheduled for release, of which this disk, to date, is the crown. For those who are avid Cantata collectors, you will remember Gardiner's early-90's milestones -- with the same soloists. No soprano is more radiant in Bach than Argenta, the cool opulence of Chance's counter-tenor is the exact center of the boy/male alto/contralto controversy, and A. Rolfe-Johnson and Varcoe are simply the most sensitive while still virile voices today. Simply thrilling. (Special note: Robin Blaze, countertenor, does a great job on his solos and we expect great things from him). Other highlights are, as always, the flawless choral and (period-instrument) orchestral playing at wind-swept tempi, and we are particularly grateful for the length of the disk (4 cantatas, nearly 80 minutes of music).

Women in Chant: Recordare: Remembering the Mysteries in the Life of Jesus, Son of Mary

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR STUDY OF LIVING GREGORIAN CHANT
Excellent recording of Gregorian Chants

Women in Chant: Recordare: Remembering the Mysteries in the Life of Jesus, Son of Mary
The Choir of Benedictine Nuns at the Abbey of Regina Laudis
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ASIN: B000059SW1
Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

Recordare
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Meditation: Recordare I. - Mother Dolores Hart
Ave Maria
Beatam Me Dicent/Magnificat
Hodie Christus Natus Est
Accipiens Simeon/Nunc Dimittis
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Regina Caeli
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Haec Dies
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Victimae Paschali Laudes
Viri Galilaei
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Assumpta Est Maria
Signum Magnum
Salve Regina
Collect And Final Blessing

Customer Reviews:

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR STUDY OF LIVING GREGORIAN CHANT.......2007-02-27

Although Gregorian Chant is very carefully tied to particular times and seasons, and therefore recordings of the living chant always feels odd out of season and captured and pinned on display, like fascinating irridescent butterfly wings on cotton under glass, please play this disk and live and breathe a little easier, in peace and in rhythm and in unity.

Gracefully directed by Dr. Marier, this recording wonderfully captures the greatest living Gregorian choir fully active in the United States of America, at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, which daily and nightly maintains the true cycle of Gregorian chant, completely, in the living of the Rule of Saint Benedict with all of the liturgical hours fully chanted as ever through the centuries, per saeculum saeculi. The best way, then, to experience in union this true and living and breathing chant is to spend as much time as possible on retreat at the Abbey in still rural Bethlehem, Connecticut. Lacking that ability, live with this disk, and let it play day and night until it becomes a part of your bones and you sing with it without yet quite knowing it.

I strongly recommend this disk for anyone who fully and deeply wants to know Gregorian Chant, as chanted by a contemplative community of devoted and committed women in America. Hear also their recording, also with Mr. Marier, of the Festal Celebrations of the Virgin Martyrs and Our Lady of Sorrows, which includes the founding Abbess Mother Benedict's blessing.

Please note in particular the most important Marian hymns are included on this disk, for anyone seriously interested in learning the most important Gregorian Marian tones. FOr instance you find here a solemn version of the Magnificat, the greatest hymn of Mary directly from the Gospel of Saint Luke, which is chanted every day at Vespers without exception by any monastic choir worthy of the name. We also may find here Regina coeli and the wonderful seasonal hymn, Salve Regina. Please look closely at the play list and you find nearly every traditional Marian hymn you can recall. Within this collection are scriptural meditations beautifully read by Mother Dolores Hart, an actress who was on her way to becoming the next Grace Kelly (who had then abdicated her throne to take on the throne of Monaco) but entered Regina Laudis monastery instead, filling its readings with the depths of her trained and restrained and profoundly emotional voicings. We are very fortunate she is so well recorded here, and regret she never made at the height of her powers an audiobook of the entire Holy Bible, or at least the Psalms, or Gospels . . .

In other words, what more can you possibly ask for?

Please note the photograph on this product, the Mysteries in the Life of Jesus, Son of Mary, is of the new Abbess, Mother David, who is currently directing the choir in a fresh recording of the hymns of Christmas, a new recording which may be available come Christmas of this year. In the mystery of Bethlehem, that will be well worth adding to your music library, for anyone serious about studying the true Gregorian chant as it is lived and breathed daily by this now too rare and precious choir.

Please also see the soon-to-be-released biography of Mother Benedict from Ignatious Press. Let us learn to cherish our American saints and study from them how to live in peace and loving Catholic community in this quadrant of the hemisphere.

Please see all of the Abbey's rare recordings at their website.

Excellent recording of Gregorian Chants.......2002-04-09

I bought this recording a few weeks ago and it has quickly become a favourite. While Gregorian Chant has become popular, especially with the recordings of Santo Domingo de Silos, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that Gregorian Chant is sung prayer. In hearing the nuns of the Abbey of Regina Laudis sing, you understand that this is something that they experience each day. It is a beautiful recording and is accompanied by beautiful meditations on the life of Jesus read by Mother Dolores Hart, O.S.B.

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ASIN: B000001K22
Release Date: 1992-11-04

Tracks:

Introit For The 1st Sunday In Advent (Mode 8)
Introit For The 4th Sunday In Advent (Mode 4)
Communion 3rd Sunday In Advent (Mode 7)
Introit For The 3rd Sunday In Advent (Mode 1)
Offertory For The 4th Sunday In Advent (Mode 8)
Hymn For Christmas Vespers (Mode 1)
Introit For The 3rd Christmas Mass (Mode 7)
Alleluia Of The 3rd Christmas Mass (Mode 8)
Communion For The Feast Of The Holy Confessor (Mode 8)
Gradual For The Feast Of The Holy Confessor (Mode 2)
Offertory For The 2nd Sunday After Epiphany (Mode 6)
Communion For The 2nd Sunday After Epiphany (Mode 6)
Introit For Sexagesima Sunday (Mode 1)
Tract Of Sexagesima Sunday (Mode 8)
Communion For The 2nd Sunday In Lent (Mode 5)
Offertory For Palm Sunday (Mode 8)
Gradual For Maundy Thursday (Mode 5)
Offertory For Maundy Thursday (Mode 2)

Tracks:

Introit For Easter Sunday (Mode 4)
Gradual For Easter Sunday (Mode 2)
Alleleuia For Easter Sunday (Mode 7)
Sequence For Easter Sunday (Mode 1)
Offertory For Easter Sunday (Mode 4)
Communion For Easter Sunday (Mode 6)
Antiphon For Easter Sunday In Praise Of Mary (Mode 6)
Introit For Ascension (Mode 7)
Offertory For Ascension (Mode 1)
Introit For Pentecost Sunday (Mode 8)
Sequence For Pentecost Sunday (Mode 1)
Communion For Corpus Christi Day (Mode 7)
Introit For The Feast Of The Immaculate Conception (Mode 3)
Introit For The Feast Of Christ The King (Mode 3)
Communion For The Feast Of Christ The King (Mode 6)
Introit For All Saints Day (Mode 1)
Offertory For All Saints Day (Mode 1)
Communion For All Saints Day (Mode 1)
Introit For All Souls Day (Mode 6)
Antiphon For Burial Service (Mode 7)

Inner Voices: Soothing Music for the Soul

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Inner Voices: Soothing Music for the Soul

Manufacturer: Spj Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Easy Listening | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

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4-for-3 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
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Gregorian Chants

Manufacturer: Madacy Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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Gorgeous virtuosity!

The Essential Emma Kirkby

Manufacturer: Virgin Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000059QF0
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

There Were Three Ravens
The Eighth Book Of Madrigals: Lamento Della Ninfa: Amor, Dicea
The Muses Garden For Delights: Might I Redeem Mine Errors
The 1589 Florentine Intermedi: The Harmony Of The Spheres: Dalle Piu Alte Sfere
The First Booke Of Songes Or Ayres: Can She Excuse My Wrongs?
The Eighth Book Of Madrigals: Dolcissimo Uscignolo
Vespro Della Beata Vergine: Con 'Pulchra Es'
Christmas Story SWV 435: The Angels To The Shepherds
Hail! Bright Ceclilia: Thou Tun'st This World Below
Armida Abbandonata, Cantata: Recitativo: Dietro L'orme Fugaci
Armida Abbandonata, Cantata: Aria: Ah! Crudele
Armida Abbandonata, Cantata: Recitativo: Per Te Mi Struggo/Recitativo Accompagnato: O Voi, Dell'inconst
Armida Abbandonata, Cantata: Aria: Venti, Fermate
Armida Abbandonata, Cantata: Recitaiivo: Ma Che Parlo, Che Dico?
Armida Abbandonata, Cantata: Siciliana: In Tanti Affanni Miei
Messiah: Rejoice Greatly
Messiah: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
Ascension Oratorio BWV 11: Jesu, Deine Gnadenblicke

Customer Reviews:

Gorgeous virtuosity!.......2003-07-03

I have been a fan of Emma Kirkby's for several years, and I believe this collection of early music contains some of her best work. Included are pieces in English, Italian, Latin and German by Handel, Purcell, Bach, Monteverdi, Schutz, et al. Monteverdi's "Lamento della ninfa" is simply lovely. Kirkby easily tackles the gorgeous and complex ornamentation of "The Harmony of the Spheres." The pure drama of Handel's "Armida abbandonata; Venti, fermate" is touching and tragic:

"Winds, cease blowing,
no, do not drown him;
true, he has betrayed me,
yet still I adore him."

How many women have had similar thoughts?