Category: Classical Music
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John Tavener: Song for Athene | Westminster Cathedral Choir
Song for Athene “Alleluia, Alleluia. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Alleluia, Alleluia. Remember me O Lord, when you come into your kingdom. Alleluia, Alleluia. Give rest O Lord to your handmaid, who has fallen asleep. Alleluia, Alleluia. The Choir of Saints have found the well-spring of life and door of paradise.…
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John Tavener: Fragments of a Prayer
John Tavener’s Fragments of a Prayer
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Gregorian Chant: “Salve Mater Misericordiae”
Salve Mater Misericordiae. I have many Gregorian chants. This Polish Zabrze Youth Choir (Zabrzański Chór Młodzieżowy) stood out years ago to me. I like the very old songs of the Churches and for Masses. Enjoy. They will calm you and bring ease. Latin English Salve, Mater misericordiae,Mater Dei et Mater veniae,Mater spei et Mater gratiae,Mater…
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“Hello, on the Road!” | Alexandrov Ensemble
A People’s folksong during Russian Civil War, performed by Red Army Choir. THE PATH
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John Tavener: “Lament of the Mother of God” | Winchester Choir with Solveig Kringelborn
“Lament of the Mother of God” Winchester Cathedral Choir with Solveig Kringelborn.
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Carl Orff: Ave Formosissima!
“VENUS, VENUS, VENUS — GENEROSA (noble Venus)!” “Ave formosissima,gemma pretiosa,ave decus virginum,virgo gloriosa,ave mundi luminar,ave mundi rosa,Blanziflor et Helena,Venus, generosa!”
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John Tavener: “Mother and Child”
“Mother and Child” “Hail Maria, Hail Sophia…” Hail Nature, Hail Spirit, Wisdom of God, Soul of the World.
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John Tavener’s “The Protecting Veil” in Cello and Orchestra
Among the most riveting pieces orchestrated by John Tavener you could and should treat yourself to.
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Sherrill Milnes and Ruggero Raimondi: “Va Tosca” (Te Deum) Act
“Va, Tosca!” (Go Tosca!) An English Translation of the Drama by Ruggero Raimondi
The American Minervan 