Patterson / Gloriae Dei Cantores Sacred Songs Of France 1: 1198-1609 Super-Audio CD

On their recording Sacred Songs of France, the first disc in a three-volume French choral pilgrimage, the acclaimed American choir Gloriae Dei Cantores takes listeners on a journey from the earliest days of organum in the Middle Ages to the delights of seventeenth century polyphony. This fascinating collection samples the musical genius and spiritual art of celebrated composers such as Josquin des Prez, and their lesser-known compatriots including Dulot, Goudimel and Mouton. Scholars will appreciate this disc for the generous survey it provides, while choral fans will love the grace, beauty and remarkable clarity of this glorious music.

1. Work(S): Haec Dies 2. Viderunt Omnes, Organum for 4 Voices 3. Benedicta Es, Coelourum Regina, Motet for 6 Parts 4. Crux Triumphans, Motet for 4 Voices 5. Quaeramus Cum Pastoribus, for 4 Voices 6. Ave Maria Gemma Virginum 7. Miserere Mei Deus (Psalm 51), Motet for 5 Parts 8. Sancta Trinitas 9. Gabriel Angelus Locutus Est Mariae 10. Unde Veniet Auxilium Mihi 11. O Vos Omnes 12. Maria Magdalene 13. Caecilia Virgo Gloriosa 14. J?sus Nait Tendre Et Bl?me 15. Gloria in Excelsis 16. No?l! Sors de Ton Lit