Gloriæ Dei Cantores Men's Schola sings these beautiful Gregorian chants of love and devotion to Mary, the Mother of God, the Theotokos, the Star of the Sea. While our names for her are as varied as the traditions that surround her being, one thing remains constant: she invariably points us to her own Son, teaching us to greet Him with that same "yes" by which she opened herself to Him, body, soul and spirit. May we all receive the blessing of her example, told through these ancient songs of faith.
Features the Stabat Mater, the Marian antiphons for Compline, and selected propers from the Feasts of the Immaculate Conception, the Nativity of Mary, the Annunciation, the Visitation, and the Assumption.
PLAYLIST:
Track 1 - Missa IX
Track 2 - Benedicta et venerabilis
Track 3 - Benedicta es tu
Track 4 - Gaudens gaudebo
Track 5 - Salve Regina - Simple mode
Track 6 - Salve Regina - Solemn mode
Track 7 - O gloriosa Domina
Track 8 - Ave Maria
Track 9 - Alma Mater Redemptoris - Simple Mode
Track 10 - Alma Mater Redemptoris - Solemn Mode
Track 11 - Ave Maria
Track 12 - Ave Maris Stella
Track 13 - Regina Caeli- Simple Mode
Track 14 - Regina Caeli- Solemn Mode
Track 15 - Benedicta et venerabilis
Track 16 - Alleluia: Felix es
Track 17 - Repleta est
Track 18 - Ave Regina - Simple Mode
Track 19 - Ave Regina - Solemn Mode
Track 20 - Introit: Signum magnum
Track 21 - O Prisma, Virgo, prodita
Track 22 - Alleluia: Assumpta est Maria
Track 23 - Beata Est
Track 24 - Stabat Mater dolorosa
PRAISE:
“I am an ardent fan of Gloriae Dei Cantores! The Chants of Mary, by the Gloriae Dei Cantores Men's Schola is a wonderful and faithful recording of ancient chants that still speak volumes today. Chant has a timeless and universal quality, though it was developed in a specific era of the western church. Likewise, a proper understanding of Mary's role in salvation history, and her modeling of life in the church is making her popular again among all Christians. This recording captures the best of this reality!” —John Michael Talbot, Founder, Minister General, and Spiritual Father, The Brothers and Sisters of Charity
“To listen to The Chants of Mary is to be blessed! If you are fond of the Blessed Mother and Gregorian chant, you are in for a real delight. From start to finish, The Chants of Mary delivers both within an impressive and glorious work of melodious art.” —Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, EWTN TV Host
“The Chants of Mary is a true gift for Catholic families. In a world filled with bustle, busyness and noise, the chants included on this CD provide a greatly needed respite, while at the same time drawing our hearts closer to our Blessed Mother, and, through her, to Christ. A gift for the heart, mind, body and soul, The Chants of Mary belongs in every home and will be a timeless treasure in your family's musical library for years to come.” —Lisa M. Hendey, Founder and Editor of www.CatholicMom.com and author of
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms