LIFE OF CHRIST IN GREGORIAN CHANT - Follow the life of Christ: from the Great O Antiphon "O Emmanuel" heralding His birth, to the triumphant chants proclaiming his glorious Resurrection. The Coming of Christ is the first of a series of three albums using the exquisite music of Gregorian chant to describe and illuminate the life of Christ. 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. The Beloved Son, the second recording in the series, celebrates the public life and ministry of Christ. Christ's Passion, the ultimate sacrifice, is the subject of I Am With You, the third album, which includes the chanted passion narrative according to the Gospel of John, featuring three cantors who assume the characters in the story of the passion. This stirring music evokes the passion, mystery, and beauty of the life of Christ. Sung by the Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola and conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, these renowned experts bring a wealth of experience to the interpretation of The Chant. "Dr. Mary Berry is one of the leading Gregorian scholars, and all the singing is excellent, in perfect style... elegant and sincere..." (American Record Guide)
1 Creator Alme Siderum, Offertory for Organ, Op. 65/23
2 Responsory: Aspiciens a Longe (Mode 7)
3 Rorate Caeli Desuper
4 O Emmanuel, Antiphon, Mode 2
5 Ecce Virgo, Communion
6 Missua Est Angelus Gabriel, Antiphon
7 Ave Maria VIII, Offertory
8 Puer, Qui Natus Est, Antiphon
9 Christus Natus Est Nobis
10 Puer Natus Est Nobis, Introit in Mode 7
11 Alleluia. Dies Sanctificatus
12 Quem Vidistis, Antiphon in Mode 2
13 Genuit Puerpera, Antiphon (Mode 2)
14 Angelus Ad Pastores, Antiphon (Mode 7)
15 Facta Est Cum Angelo, Antiphon (Mode 7)
16 Parvulus Filius, Antiphon (Mode 8)
17 Christe Redemptor Omnium, Hymn in Mode 1
18 Verbum Caro Factum Est, Responsory, Mode 6
19 Hodie Christus Natus Est, Antiphon, Mode 1
20 Mirabile Mysterium, Antiphon (Mode 8)
21 Communion: Responsum (Mode 8)
22 Lumen Ad Revelationem Gentium, Processional Chant, in Mode 8
23 Omnes de Saba Venient, Gradual
24 Communion: Vidimus Stellam (Mode 4)
25 Admoniti Magi, Antiphon (Mode 1)
26 Herodes Iratus, Antiphon (Mode 1)
27 Communion: Tolle Puerum
28 Ax Ægypto, Antiphon (Mode 4)
29 Ibant Parentes Jesu, Antiphon (Mode 7)
30 Non Invenientes, Antiphon (Mode 3)
31 Fili Quid Fecisti, Antiphon (Mode 8)
32 Descendit Jesus, Antiphon (Mode 8)
33 Symphonie Antique, for Chorus, Organ & Orchestra, Op. 83: IV: Final (Allegro)
34 Prelude on "Ave Colenda Trinitas", for Organ
35 Baptizat Miles Regem, Antiphon in Mode 8
36 In Columbæ Specie, Responsory in Mode 2
37 Ductus Est Jesus, Antiphon in Mode 1
38 Dicit Andreas, Communion
39 Dominus Secus Mare, Introit in Mode 1
40 Beati Mundo Corde, Communion in Mode 1 for All Saints Day
41 Vos Qui Reliquistis, Antiphon in Mode 1
42 Qui Manducat, Communion
43 Quinque Prudentes, Communion in Mode 5 (Liber Usualis 1228B)
44 Simile Est, Communion in Mode 8
45 Dicut Dominus; Implete Hydrias...Communion in Mode 6 for the 2nd Sunday After Epiphany
46 In Diebus Illis Mulier
47 Erat Quidam Regulus, Antiphon in Mode 1
48 Cognovit Autem, Antiphon in Mode 3
49 Dicebat Enim, Antiphon in Mode 1
50 At Jesus Conversus, Antiphon in Mode 1
51 Stans Autem Jesus, Antiphon in Mode 1
52 Accepit Ergo, Antiphon in Mode 1
53 De Quinque Panibus, Antiphon in Mode 1
54 Prelude on "O Sacrum Convivium", for Organ
55 Assumpsit Jesus, Antiphon
56 In Splendenti Nube, Responsory in Mode 2
57 Ego Sum Resurrectio Et Vita, Funeral Antiphon
58 Videns Dominus
59 Principes Sacerdotum, Antiphon in Mode 1
60 Christus Factus Est, Gradual in Mode 5 (Liber Usualis, No 655)
61 Hosanna Filio David, Antiphon in Mode 7 (GR 137)
62 Pueri Hebræorum Portantes, Antiphon in Mode 1 (Liber Usualis 581; GR 138)
63 Intravit Jesus, Antiphon in Mode 1
64 Maria Ergo, Antiphon in Mode 6
65 Postquam Surrexit, Antiphon, Mode 4
66 Ubi Caritas Et Amor, Antiphon in Mode 6 (Liber Usualis 675; GR 207)
67 C?Nantibus Autem, Antiphon in Mode 1
68 Hoc Corpus, Communion in Mode 8 (Liber Usualis, No 573B)
69 Pange Lingua Gloriosi, Hymn in Mode 3
70 Improperium Exspectavit Cor Meum, Offertory in Mode 8 for Palm Sunday
71 Confitemini Domino, Alleluia in Mode 8 (GR 191)
72 Paraphrases Grégoriennes (3) for Organ, Op. 5: Excerpt
73 The Passion According to St. John (Mode I) (A, B and C)
74 Responsory: Plange (Mode V) (A)
75 Responsory: Sepulto (Mode II) (D)
76 Alleluia, Antiphon (Mode VIII) (B)
77 Introit: Resurrexi (Mode IV) (B)
78 Gradual: Haec Dies (Mode II) (C)
79 Angelus Autem Domini, Antiphon (Mode VIII) (C)
80 Et Ecce Terrae Motus
81 Erat Autem, Antiphon (Mode VII) (D)
82 Prae Timore Autem, Antiphon (Mode VII) (C)
83 Respondens Autem Angelus, Antiphon (Mode VIII) (E)
84 Invitatory: Surrexit Dominus (Mode VI) (A)
85 Maria Stabat, Antiphon (Mode VII) (F)
86 Ardens Est, Antiphon (Mode VIII) (G)
87 Responsory: Christus Resurgens (Mode II) (C)
88 Offertory: Angelus Domini (Mode VIII) (C)
89 Communion: Mitte Manum Tuam (Mode VI) (E)
90 Alleluia: Pascha Nostrum (Mode VII) (F)
91 Ascendo Ad Patrem, Antiphon (Mode VII) (B)
92 Communion: Data Est Mihi (Mode I) (B)
93 Offertory: Viri Galilaei (Mode I) (D)
94 Non Vos Relinquam Orphanos, Communion in Mode 5 (A)
95 Communion: Spiritus S
LIFE OF CHRIST IN GREGORIAN CHANT - Follow the life of Christ: from the Great O Antiphon "O Emmanuel" heralding His birth, to the triumphant chants proclaiming his glorious Resurrection. The Coming of Christ is the first of a series of three albums using the exquisite music of Gregorian chant to describe and illuminate the life of Christ. 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. The Beloved Son, the second recording in the series, celebrates the public life and ministry of Christ. Christ's Passion, the ultimate sacrifice, is the subject of I Am With You, the third album, which includes the chanted passion narrative according to the Gospel of John, featuring three cantors who assume the characters in the story of the passion. This stirring music evokes the passion, mystery, and beauty of the life of Christ. Sung by the Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola and conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, these renowned experts bring a wealth of experience to the interpretation of The Chant. "Dr. Mary Berry is one of the leading Gregorian scholars, and all the singing is excellent, in perfect style... elegant and sincere..." (American Record Guide)
