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VOICES OF ASCENSION: Chant to Renaissance

DE 3174
Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, conductor

Sound clip: Isaac, Sanctus, 43 seconds
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A follow-up to the best-selling "Beyond Chant," this program of visionary music takes the listener on an other-worldly journey from Chant to Renaissance.

Beginning with a mesmerizing solo soprano chant of Hildegard von Bingen, this new program weaves both solo and group chants through medieval and Renaissance masterpieces. The flow back and forth enables the listener to feel the spellbinding continuity in all of this music, which has its strong roots in Chant.

Dennis Keene and the Voices of Ascension were one of last year's success stories with their release of "Beyond Chant." Not only did the album make headlines, it was included in a number of best sellers lists including Billboard's classical chart. (Debuting at #10)

This self-titled album is the first of two programs being offered by Dennis Keene and the Voices of Ascension this year. Look for "The Duruflé Album" in September.

Commentary about Dennis Keene and The Voices of Ascension:

"Probably the finest professional chorus I have ever conducted" - Margaret Hillis

"Dennis Keene is the finest young conducting talent in the choral world today." - Gregg Smith

"Sheer musical excellence... Mr. Keene drew an intensity from his singers that effectively tapped into both the meditative and ecstatic currents of the music." - The New York Times

Complete Contents

1. Hildegard of Bingen: O virga ac diadema / Kathy Theil, soprano
2. Palestrina: Sitivit anima mea
3. Byrd: Justorum animæ
4. Isaac: Sanctus (from Missa Prolationem)
5. Josquin Desprez: Ave Christe
6. Dufay: Alma Redemptoris Mater - Alexandra Montano / Neil Farrell / Jeffrey Johnson (and Thom Baker)
7. Byrd: Rejoice, rejoice
8. Gregorian Chant: Kyrie eleison (from Missa 'cum jubilo')
9. Palestrina: Surge illuminare
10. Gregorian Chant: Sanctus (from Missa 'cum jubilo')
11. Tallis: In ieiunio et fletu
12. Palestrina: Hodie Christus Natus Est
13. Byrd: Sing Joyfully
14. Farrant: Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake
15. Hildegard of Bingen: Ave, generosa / Kathy Theil, soprano
16. Byrd: Miserere mei, Deus
17. Anonymous: Rejoice in the Lord alway
18. Gregorian Chant: Ave Verum Corpus / Susanne Peck, soprano
19. Gregorian Chant: Agnus Dei (from Missa 'cum jubilo')
20. Lotti: Crucifixus
21. Ingegneri: Tenebræ factæ sunt
22. Palestrina: Ascendo ad Patrem
23. Weelkes: Hosanna to the Son of David
24. Weelkes: Alleluia, I heard a voice / Peter Stewart, baritone

Total playing time: 63:50

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