Musica sacra
in ecclesia
Voces Domini Ensemble
Under the direction of Jean-Claude Picard, who directed the Men’s Choir of the Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral for many years, a vocal ensemble of eight professional singers was formed to make this original recording to perpetuate the beauty and promote the sacred art of Gregorian chant and great polyphonies inspired by faith.
Alta
Caelis
Under the Alta Caelis label, the Musica Sacra in Ecclesia series aims to bear witness to and rediscover religious music as it has been sung for decades in Quebec churches, and particularly at Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica in Quebec City.
Themed on two major periods in the liturgical calendar, Ascensionis Domini and Immaculata Conceptio, this primum opus features Gregorian Alleluia, Offertory and Communion, as well as Latin polyphonic motets for four male voices, and a number of organ pieces recorded for the occasion at the Basilica itself by the titular organist, Marc d’Anjou.
Photo : Fond-Daniel Abel
ALBUM LAUNCH,
DUO MOMENTA LITURGIAE CATHOLICAE | NOVEMBER 17, 2024
DUO MOMENTA
LITURGIAE CATHOLICAE
Immaculata conceptio | Ascensionis Domini
The Musica Sacra in Ecclesia series delves into the sacred music repertoire, combining ancient and contemporary elements, with the aim of preserving and promoting this heritage.
This first opus is structured around two major liturgical periods: Ascensionis Domini and Immaculata Conceptio.
The disc features emblematic pieces such as the Introït, Alleluia and Offertoire in Gregorian chant, as well as Latin polyphonic motets for four male voices.
It also includes a number of original compositions by Quebec composers, enriching the repertoire.
Listen to the demo
The ensemble
Voces Domini
TO MAKE THIS ORIGINAL RECORDING TO PERPETUATE THE BEAUTY OF GREGORIAN CHANT.