The Chants of the Holy Spirit
Gregorian Chant
By (artist) The Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola and Gloriae Dei Cantores
$18.99
- ISBN: 9781612612997
- Trim size: 0 x 0 inches
- Weight: 3 ounces.
- Publication Date: 01 May 2012
- Product ID: CD57
- Format: CD-Audio
The feast of Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Twelve apostles and other followers of Jesus as described in the Bible. For this reason, Pentecost is often described by Christians today as the "Birthday of the Church."
Chants of the Holy Spirit features a selection of Gregorian chants sung by the crystal-clear voices of the Gloriae Dei Cantores Women's Schola. The disciples waiting in the Upper Room, the rush of wind, the tongues of fire and the spreading of the Gospel are all depicted on this disc, which opens and closes with the traditional tolling of the Angelus bell. Recorded in high definition and offered as a Hybrid SACD, this recording also features a reading of the Pentecost story from the "Book of Acts" and Guillaume Dufay's hymn Veni Creator Spiritus.
Chants of the Holy Spirit features a selection of Gregorian chants sung by the crystal-clear voices of the Gloriae Dei Cantores Women's Schola. The disciples waiting in the Upper Room, the rush of wind, the tongues of fire and the spreading of the Gospel are all depicted on this disc, which opens and closes with the traditional tolling of the Angelus bell. Recorded in high definition and offered as a Hybrid SACD, this recording also features a reading of the Pentecost story from the "Book of Acts" and Guillaume Dufay's hymn Veni Creator Spiritus.
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“Three of the finest chant CDs have been released by Gloriæ Dei Cantores: The Chants of Angels, The Chants of Mary and The Chants of the Holy Spirit. Put a Gloriæ Dei Cantores' SACD on your surround sound stereo and be transported to a timeless place of eternal beauty.” —Patrick Neas Kansas City Star
''The renditions of this music have rarely been as perfectly presented as what the Schola accomplishes here. . . . its primary vision [is] a living and loving manifestation of these ancient chants as something that breathes life into a contemporary cultural setting. Technically they are immaculate, and one can hear the evident love and devotion in every breath taken in this astoundingly beautiful music.'' --Steven Ritter, Audiophile Audition
“A schola of seven members of the choir, Gloriae Dei Cantores, based on Cape Cod have sung another collection of Gregorian chants, preparing the interpretations among themselves without a director. I was always impressed by the chant recorded here... but this new approach worked out for the last three discs strikes me very favorably... I hope they give us more, especially if the thematic program or the liturgical event is worked out as well as these are. Nicely done. ” —Jerome F. Weber, Fanfare
“This is a highly recommended disc.” —Audiophile Audition
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