Chant: Music For The Soul (Holiday Edition) [Audio CD, Extra tracks, Special Edition]

The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz (Artist, Performer), Various (Composer, Conductor) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
• Conductor: Various
• Composer: Various
• Audio CD (November 18, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Extra tracks, Special Edition
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B001IJQ010
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,196 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Antiphon "In Paradisum" et Psalmus 121 (122)

2. Responsorium "Subvenite"

3. Responsorium "Libera Me"

4. Stift Heiligenkreuz Bells

5. Missa pro defunctis: Introitus "Requiem aeternam"

6. Missa pro defunctis: Kyrie

7. Missa pro defunctis: Graduale "Requiem aeternam"

8. Missa pro defunctis: Tractus "Absolve Domine"

9. Missa pro defunctis: Offertorium "Domine Iesu Christe"

10. Missa pro defunctis: Sanctus

See all 29 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Advent Vespers: Hymn "Conditor Alme Siderum"

2. Advent Vespers: Magnificat with Antiphon "O Emmanuel"

3. Advent Vespers: Marian Antiphon "Alma Redemtoris Mater"

4. Advent Mass "Rorate": Introitus "Rorate Caeli"

5. Advent Mass "Rorate": Kyrie

6. Advent Mass "Rorate": Graduale "Tollite Portas"

7. Advent Mass "Rorate": Alleluia "Veni Domine"

8. Advent Mass "Rorate": Credo

9. Advent Mass "Rorate": Offertorium "Ave Maria"

10. Advent Mass "Rorate": Sanctus

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Review

It's a gorgeous disc, beautifully recorded and sung with power and ethereal grace. There's a profound serenity to the music that is almost impossible to resist, and it makes a fine introduction to the genre. --The Washington Times

Product Description

With the continued success of Chant Music for the Soul, Decca is proud to announce a special holiday 2-CD edition of Chant. This set includes the original Chant CD with a bonus, 60-minute second CD of Advent and Christmas chants. At a two-for-one price this is the perfect gift to bring serenity into our hectic holiday lives.

The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz outside of Vienna landed their record deal with a YouTube clip and have gone on to dominate the Classical Billboard Chart. Their beautifully sung performances of traditional and authentic Gregorian chant have won them legions of fans around the world. This special edition will bring the monks joyous and calming music to even more people.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Compilation !, February 2, 2009

By	Westley F. (Radford, VA) - See all my reviews

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I've never heard of this group before, but after some research, found them to be quite extraordinary. I've decided to give it a try, and I'm very pleased with it. It is quite relaxing to listen to them after a hard day's work. It is a 2-disc, so for this price, it is definitely worth the value.

8 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, December 3, 2008

By	Ethelburgh "monkey" - See all my reviews

This was the most inspirational CD I have ever heard!! I am buying this for all my friends, family, and monk buddies. If you are reading this...BUY IT!!!! you won't be sorry. I am now pursuing a career in Monasticism b/c of it. I love everyone.