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.

Tracklist:

Haec Dies
Viderunt Omnes
Benedicta Es, Caelorum Regina
Crux Triúmphans
Quaerámus Cum Pastóribus / Verbum Incarnátum
Ave Maria, Gratia Plena
Miserere Mei, Deus: Miserere Mei Deus Secundum
Sancta Trinitas Unus Deus: Sancta Trinitas
Gábriel Ángelus Locútus Est Maríæ
Unde Veniet Auxilium Michi
O Vos Omnes
María Magdaléne
Caecília Virgo Gloriósa
Jésus Nait Tendre Et Blême
Glória In Excélsis
Noël! Sors De Ton Lit

UPC: 709887005626
Label: Gloria Dei Cantores
Release Date: 12.11.12
Format: CD

Gloriae Dei Cantores - Sacred Songs of France 1: 1198-1609 (CD)