Gregorian chant is the living traditional music of Western Christianity - with its beginnings as the official chant of the Western Church this form has spread throughout the world over the centuries. This essential Cala release combines chants for both Easter and Christmas.
Representing the finest collection of Gregorian Chant through the seasons, and performed by the world renowned Pro Cantione Antiqua from Westminster Abbey this CD has proven to be an excellent introduction to the world of Gregorian Chant. See also Related CDs below for chant dedicated to specific seasons.
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Advent |
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1 |
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Rorate
Caeli Desuper |
4:19 |
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2 |
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O Sapientia |
4:36 |
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3 |
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4:49 |
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4 |
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Christe
Redemptor Omnium |
3:21 |
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Christmas |
4:49 |
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5 |
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Puer Natus Est Nobis |
2:30 |
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6 |
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Viderunt Omnes and Alleluia Dies Sanctificatus |
6:21 |
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7 |
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Verbum
Caro Factum Est |
1:58 |
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8 |
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Hodie Christus Natus Est |
1:09 |
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The
Days After Christmas |
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9 |
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Hostis
Herodes |
2:48 |
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10 |
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Reges
Tharsis |
2:01 |
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11 |
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Ed
Lumen ad Revelationem Gentium |
1:38 |
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12 |
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Ed
Adorna Thalamum Tuum |
3:01 |
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Lent |
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13 |
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Emendemus
In Melius |
3:01 |
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14 |
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Attende
Domine |
3:30 |
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15 |
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Tibi
Domine Derelictus Est Pauper |
5:10 |
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Holy
Week |
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16 |
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Vexilla
Regis Produent |
4:01 |
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17 |
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Nos
autem Gloriari Oportet |
3:03 |
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18 |
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Ubi
Caritas |
2:37 |
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19 |
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Tenebrae
Factae Sunt |
3:25 |
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20 |
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Ecce Lignum Crucis |
2:19 |
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Easter |
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21 |
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Victimae
Paschali Laudes |
1:30 |
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22 |
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Salve,
Feste Dies |
2:44 |
TT:
71:10 |
Review:
"Top marks for impeccable ensemble, manly toned and value for money" BBC Music Magazine
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