Immerse yourself in the sacred and timeless beauty of "Lumen Christi: A Sequence of Music for the Easter Vigil" by the renowned Westminster Cathedral Choir. Released on March 22, 2024, under the Ad Fontes label, this album is a profound exploration of Gregorian chant and choral music, meticulously crafted to accompany the solemn and joyous rituals of the Easter Vigil.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, the album features a rich tapestry of sacred compositions, including the luminous "Lumen Christi," the exultant "Exsultet" sung in English, and the majestic "Missa 'Ave Domine Jesu Christe.'" Each track is a testament to the choir's unparalleled skill and the enduring power of liturgical music. The album also includes traditional pieces like the "Litany of the Saints" and the jubilant "O filii et filiæ," sung in English, offering a blend of the familiar and the profound.
The Westminster Cathedral Choir, known for their impeccable precision and spiritual resonance, brings a sense of reverence and celebration to this collection. Whether you are a devotee of choral music or seeking a moment of reflection, "Lumen Christi" offers a deeply moving and spiritually uplifting experience.
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Tracks
Lumen ChristiAnonymous, Gregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
Exsultet (Sung in English)Anonymous, Gregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
Jubilate Deo omnis terra, LV 854Orlande de Lassus, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
Exodus CanticleAndrew Reid, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Peter Stevens, Simon Johnson
Laudate Dominum omnes gentesTomás Luis de Victoria, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
Sicut cervusGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
Missa "Ave Domine Jesu Christe": II. GloriaClaudio Monteverdi, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
Confitemini DominoAnonymous, Gregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Peter Stevens, Simon Johnson
Litany of the SaintsAnonymous, Gregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
Vidi aquamMatthew Martin, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
Surrexit pastor bonusJean L'héritier, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
Mass I: IV. SanctusAnonymous, Gregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Peter Stevens, Simon Johnson
Mass I: V. Agnus DeiAnonymous, Gregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Peter Stevens, Simon Johnson
Angelus Domini: No. 1, Angelus Domini descendit de coeloGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
AlleluiaAnonymous, Gregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Peter Stevens, Simon Johnson
Pontifical Blessing and DismissalAnonymous, Gregorian Chant, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Simon Johnson
O filii et filiæ (Sung in English)Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Peter Stevens, Simon Johnson
Incantation pour un jour saintJean Langlais, Peter Stevens
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