On it's current disc, Ensemble Thios Omilos presents prayers from the midst of religious and everyday life. The five young men sing four- and five-part settings for men's voices from the Romantic and modern periods. 'To pray means to throw one's parcel onto God's doorstep,' said Martin Luther, father of the Reformation. This statement very vividly described the inner dynamics of what happens when humans pray - they give voice to their fears, sorrows, and hopes. Some prayers become lifelong companions. With the help of prayers, humans structure their days and years, giving them meaning. They have continued to do so at very different times and in very different places. The language and aesthetics of many prayers have inspired music for almost as long. This disc features works by Gioachino Rossini, Peter Cornelius, Max Reger, Francis Poulenc, and others.

Tracklist:

Peches De Vieillesse, Vol. 3: Morceaux Reserves (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): Peches De Vieillesse, Vol. 3: Morceaux Reserves: No.
Aus Dem Sangerleben, Op. 85 (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): Aus Dem Sangerleben, Op. 85: No. 1. Neujahrsgebet (Arr. For Vocal Ensembl
Messe In B-Flat Major, Op. 172 (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): Messe In B-Flat Major, Op. 172: Ave Maria (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble)
Ave, Maris Stella (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): Ave, Maris Stella, Eg 150 (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble)
Salve Regina (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble)
Trauerchore, Op. 9 (Text By M. Franck And M. Luther) (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): No. 3. Mitten Wir Im Leben Sind
Trauerchore, Op. 9 (Text By M. Franck And M. Luther) (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): No. 1. Ach, Wie Nichtig, Ach, Wie Fluchtig
4 Kirchengesange (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): 4 Kirchengesange: No. 3. Lass Mich Dein Sein Und Bleiben (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble)
My Soul, There Is A Country
4 Petites Prieres De Saint Francois D'assise, Fp 142 (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): No. 1. Salut, Dame Sainte (Modere, Mais Sans
4 Petites Prieres De Saint Francois D'assise, Fp 142 (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): No. 2. Tout Puissant, Tres Saint (Majestueux
4 Petites Prieres De Saint Francois D'assise, Fp 142 (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): No. 3. Seigneur, Je Vous En Prie (Tres Expre
4 Petites Prieres De Saint Francois D'assise, Fp 142 (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble): No. 4. O Mes Tres Chers Freres (Bien Calme)
Lobgesang Des Simeon
Freundliches Licht
Allmachtiger Gott
Wer Sich Nach Seinem Namen Nennt
Herr Christ, Der Einig Gotts Sohn (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble)
Aus Dem Jahrkreis, Op. 5: Aus Dem Jahrkreis, Op. 5: No. 21. Christ Fuhr Gen Himmel
Jubilate Deo
Von Guten Machten (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble)
O Herr, Mache Mich Zum Werkzeug (Arr. For Vocal Ensemble)
Verleih Uns Friede (Grant Us Peace)

UPC: 4037408060790
Label: Rondeau
Release Date: 11.19.13
Format: CD

Thios Omilos - Lebensgebete (Music & Devotion): Romantic Vocal (CD)