Traditional - Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola: The Coming of Christ (CD)

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Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola: The Coming of Christ (CD)

The Coming of Christ is the first of a series of three CDs using the exquisite music of Gregorian chant to describe and illuminate the life of Christ. Sung by the Gloriæ Dei Cantores Schola and conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, CBE, these reknowned experts bring a wealth of experience to the interpretation of the chant. Well-known pieces alternate with numerous antiphons to bring us closer to the time of Christ's birth and early childhood. The prophetic announcements, the longing and anticipation of Christ's birth as well as the joy of the angels' message are all vividly portrayed in the chant. Chant-based organ works by French composers Alexandre Guilmant and Charles-Marie Widor frame this program celebrating the life of Christ. These are the first recordings to be made in the superb acoustics of the Church of the Transfiguration, a basilican church made of limestone, in a modern-day abbey. (Description taken from the record label's web site.)
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Format: CD
Year Released/Length: 2002 / 66:04
Style/Genre: Classical, gregorian chant
Voicing: Mixed ensemble
A cappella?: Yes
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Song List:
Offertoire sur l'hymne: Creator Alme Siderum Alexandre Guilmant
Responsory Aspiciens a longe Mode: VII
Rorate caeli desuper Mode: I
Antiphon O Emmanuel Mode: II
Communion Ecce virgo Mode: I
Antiphon Missus est Gabriel Mode: VIII
Antiphon Ave Maria Mode: VIII
Antiphon Ne timeas, Maria Mode: VIII
Antiphon Dabit ei Dominus Mode: VIII
Offertory Ave Maria Mode: VIII
Antiphon and Solemn Benedictus Puer qui natus est Mode: VII
Invitatory Christus natus est Mode: IV
Introit Puer natus est nobis Mode: VII
Alleluia Dies sanctificatus Mode: II