Seminarians Of St Peter Wigratzbad Santa Nox: Christmas Matins From Bavaria CD

For connoisseurs of beautiful Christmas music, this is a must-have for the collection. Sancta Nox: Christmas Matins from Bavaria by the Seminarians of Saint Peter Wigratzbad brings you a taste of heaven for your most deeply felt Christmas moments-presented by a group hailing from the majestic Alps in Germany's Bavaria region. Be transported by the peaceful sounds of Christmas Matins through Gregorian Chant and polyphonic gems. Also included is an ethereal rendition of a multi-lingual Silent Night. Reminiscent of the chanting monks of old, the choir of the Seminarians of Saint Peter Wigratzbad recorded this music in the historic St. Magnus Abbey of Bad Schussenried, built in the 12th century. 'Tis the season to expand your playlist-enjoy this exquisite a capella Christmas repertoire!

1. Church Bells - Initium: D?mine, Lßbia Mea Ap?ries [Gregorian Chant] 2. Invitatory: Christus Natus Est Nobis [Gregorian Chant] 3. Hymn: Iesu, Red?mptor ?mnium [Oreste Ravanello, 1871-1938] 4. Responsory I: H?die Nobis Cµl?rum Rex [Gregorian Chant] 5. Lesson (Isa. 40. 1-8): Consolßmini [Gregorian Chant] 6. Responsory II: H?die Nobis de Cµlo [Gregorian Chant] 7. Lesson (Isa. 52. 1-6): Cons·rge [Gregorian Chant] 8. Responsory III: Quem Vid?stis, Pastores? [Gregorian Chant] 9. Lesson (Sermon of St. Leo the Great): Salvßtor Noster [Gregorian Chant] 10. Responsory IV: O Magnum Myst?rium [Crist?bal de Morales, 1500-1553] 11. Responsory V: Beata Dei G?netrix Mar?a [Gregorian Chant] 12. Responsory VI: Sancta Et Immaculßta Virg?nitas [Raffaele Casimiri, 1800-1943] 13. Responsory VII: Beßta V?scera Mar?µ V?rginis [Gregorian Chant] 14. Responsory VIII: Verbum Caro Factum Est [Hans Leo Haler, 1564-1612] 15. Lesson (Homily of St. Augustine on John 1): In Princ?pio Erat Verbum [Gregorian Chant] 16. Te Deum Laudßmus (Solemn Tone) [Gregorian Chant] 17. Stille Nacht (Douce Nuit; Silent Night; Sancta Nox) [Franz Xaver Gruber, 1787-1863] Performer), Various (Composer), Gwilym H.T. Evans (Conductor)