The Chants of Mary Gloriæ Dei Cantores

• 1 Missa IX cum iúbilo: Gloria [mode VII] 03:01
• 2 Benedicta et venerábilis: Responsory [mode V] 03:06
• 3 Benedicta es tu [Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Gradual, mode V] 03:28
• 4 Gáudens gaudébo [Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Introit, mode III] 03:41
• 5 Salve Regina - Simple [Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Antiphon, mode V] 01:44
• 6 Salve Regina - Solemn [Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Antiphon, mode I] 02:37
• 7 O gloriósa Dómina [Feast of the Nativity of Mary: Hymn mode II] 01:58
• 8 Ave Maria [Feast of the Nativity of Mary: Brief response, mode VI] 01:51
• 9 Alma Redémptoris Mater - Simple [Feast of the Nativity of Mary: Antiphon, mode V] 01:07
• 10 Alma Redémptoris Mater - Solemn [Feast of the Nativity of Mary: Antiphon, mode V] 01:47
• 11 Ave Maria [Feast of the Annunciation: Offertory, mode VIII] 05:15
• 12 Ave maris stella [Feast of the Annunciation: Hymn, mode I] 02:42
• 13 Regina cæli - Simple [Feast of the Annunciation: Antiphon, mode VI] 00:39
• 14 Regina cæli - Solemn [Feast of the Annunciation: Antiphon, mode VI] 01:47
• 15 Benedicta es tu [Feast of the Visitation: Gradual, mode IV] 03:44
• 16 Felix es [Feast of the Visitation: Responsory, mode VIII] 03:00
• 17 Repléta est [Feast of the Visitation: Alleluia, mode I] 03:41
• 18 Ave Regina - Simple [Feast of the Visitation: Antiphon, mode VI] 00:51
• 19 Ave Regina - Solemn [Feast of the Visitation: Antiphon, mode VI] 01:35
• 20 Signum magnum [Feast of the Assumption: Introit, mode VII] 02:32
• 21 O Prima, Virgo, prodita [Feast of the Assumption: Hymn, mode II] 03:20
• 22 Assúmpta est Maria [Feast of the Assumption: Alleluia, mode V] 02:38
• 23 Beáta es [Feast of the Assumption: Antiphon and Solemn Magnificat, mode I] 04:15
• 24 Stabat Mater dolórosa [Feast of the Assumption: Sequence, mode II] 05:10
• Total Runtime 01:05:29

Info for The Chants of Mary

Gloriæ Dei Cantores Men's Schola sings these Gregorian chants of love and devotion to Mary, the Mother of God, the Theotokos, the Star of the Sea. While our names for her are as varied as the traditions that surround her being, one thing remains constant: she invariably points us to her own Son, teaching us to greet Him with that same "yes" by which she opened herself to Him, body, soul and spirit. May we all receive the blessing of her example, told through these ancient songs of faith.

This album features the Stabat Mater, the Marian antiphons for Compline, and selected propers from the Feasts of the Immaculate Conception, the Nativity of Mary, the Annunciation, the Visitation, and the Assumption.

„I am an ardent fan of Gloriæ Dei Cantores! The Chants of Mary, by the Gloriæ Dei Cantores Men's Schola is a wonderful and faithful recording of ancient chants that still speak volumes today. Chant has a timeless and universal quality, though it was developed in a specific era of the western church. Likewise, a proper understanding of Mary's role in salvation history, and her modeling of life in the church is making her popular again among all Christians. This recording captures the best of this reality! In Jesus, John Michael Talbot Founder, Minister General, and Spiritual Father The Brothers and Sisters of Charity.“ (John Michael Talbot)

„ . . [they] sing with unalloyed grace in their voices, powerful, not especially churchlike or considerate of monastic-like uniformity, but as I imagine the music was at one time performed in the public churches. The men of this Schola bring not only a spiritual sense but also some full-blooded and genuinely religious fervor, as if the Latin words on the paper are pregnant with real meaning and an otherworldly mysticism, not just syllables to accompany dull or routine monody. The surround sound is excellent, well-balanced and well-filled. This is yet another superb production (full color booklet and wonderful notes) from a source that sets the example time and time again. Do delve into the clear, cool waters of Gregorian chant╤and this is a perfect place to start.“ (Steven Ritter, Audiophile Audition)

„The excellence of interpretation is not surprising. . . skillful semiological interpretations. [The] sequence Stabat mater is superbly executed through its five-minute length. The verses of the offertory Ave Maria too are expertly rendered.“ (Fanfare magazine)

Glorae Dei Cantores Men's Schola

Gloriae Dei Cantores
(Singers to the Glory of God) holds a passionate dedication to the faithful representation of spiritual and musical authenticity in the choral arts. Sharing its vision of inspiration and hope, the choir has touched the hearts of audiences in twenty-four countries in Europe and Asia, as well as extensive tours and concert series in the United States. The choir's catalog of more than fifty recordings showcases an expansive repertoire, encompassing both masterworks and rarely performed musical treasures from Gregorian chant to the twenty-first century. Richard K. Pugsley and Gloriae Dei Cantores have garnered high praise for bringing lesser- known, yet fully deserving composers and their works to light. The choir makes its home at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, Massachusetts, where it sings worship services throughout the year.

This album contains no booklet.