Philip Arkwright, Dave Davies, The Choir of Buckfast Abbey - Ave Maria: First Vespers of the Solemnity of Our Lady of Buckfast (2024) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Dave Davies, Improvisation sur le thème du Memorare - Improvisation sur le thème du Memorare
02. Francisco Guerrero, Trahe me post te - Trahe me post te
03. Gregorian Chant, Deus in adiutorium - Deus in adiutorium
04. Gregorian Chant, Psalm 109 - Psalm 109
05. Dave Davies, Organ Improvisation - Organ Improvisation
06. Gregorian Chant, Psalm 112 - Psalm 112
07. Dave Davies, Organ Improvisation - Organ Improvisation
08. Gregorian Chant, Psalm 121 - Psalm 121
09. Dave Davies, Organ Improvisation - Organ Improvisation
10. Gregorian Chant, Psalm 126 - Psalm 126
11. Dave Davies, Organ Improvisation - Organ Improvisation
12. Gregorian Chant, Scripture Reading: Benedixit te - Scripture Reading: Benedixit te
13. Gregorian Chant, Short Responsory: Ave Maria - Short Responsory: Ave Maria
14. Felice Anerio, Office Hymn: Ave maris stella - Office Hymn: Ave maris stella
15. Gregorian Chant, Versicle: Dignare me - Versicle: Dignare me
16. Tom s Luis de Victoria, Magnificat octavi toni - Magnificat octavi toni
17. Dave Davies, Organ Improvisation - Organ Improvisation
18. Gregorian Chant, Litany of Supplication - Litany of Supplication
19. Gregorian Chant, Benedicamus Domino - Benedicamus Domino
20. William Byrd, Salve Regina - Salve Regina
21. Traditional, Hail, Queen of heaven - Hail, Queen of heaven
22. Philip Arkwright, Ave Maria - Ave Maria
23. Dave Davies, Symphony No. 1 - III. Stella Maris

The Choir of Buckfast Abbey presents music for the First Vespers of Our Lady of Buckfast, the Abbey’s patronal feast on 24 May. The Gregorian chant of the Monastic Rite is interspersed with glorious polyphonic works by Felice Anerio, William Byrd and Francisco Guerrero, culminating in the splendid Magnificat Octavi toni by Tomás Luis de Victoria. A thrilling new arrangement of the traditional devotional hymn Hail, Queen of heaven is the climax of this joyous service. Full use of the tonal capability of the Abbey’s Ruffatti organ is made throughout, with a number of liturgical improvisations.

"Performed in Latin, the singing throughout is beautifully phrased and paced, with sensitive organ accompaniment… If you’re pining for this kind of liturgy, this album should transport you to heaven." (RSCM Church Music Quarterly)

"…they create a real sense of occasion, liturgical atmosphere and genuine solemnity. A shining example of how to honour the principles of Sacrosanctum Concilium today." (Choir & Organ)

The Choir of Buckfast Abbey
Philip Arkwright, direction

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