Praise to the Holiest CD

A collection of much loved Gregorian Chant, hymns and motets, featuring five pieces sung during the Papal visit to England in 2010.

Cantores Missae is a consort group of singers comprising some of the UK's leading soloists. The members sing regularly in major concert halls and houses around the world, and with the world's leading ensembles. They have become known particularly for their performances of music for the Extraordinary Form Mass. The LMS sponsors their singing at Mass in St Bede's church, Clapham Park, London on occasion through the year.

The group comprises Kirsty Hopkins, Ildiko Allen (sopranos), Tim Travers Brown (counter-tenor), Bene’t Coldstream (tenor), Colin Campbell, William Townend (baritones), Neil Wright (organ), Charles Finch (director).

Track listing
Praise to the holiest in the height
Ave verum * (Soloist: Kirsty Hopkins) Elgar
O bread of heaven
Ubi caritas Chant
O sacrum convivium Croce
Ecce panis angelorum Trad (Portuguese)
O salutaris (F major) Elgar
Ave verum Chant
Tantum ergo Bruckner
O Jesus Christ remember
Veni Sancte Spiritus Chant
Veni creator (Soloist: Ildiko Allen) Attwood
Salutis humanae Chant
Laudate Dominum (Soloist: Kirsty Hopkins) Mozart
Jesu dulcis memoria Chant
Jesu, grant me this I pray
Lead kindly light
Alma redemptoris mater Chant
Salve regina Schubert
Salve mater Chant
Faith of our fathers

“This CD represents church music at its very best. Fine singing and deep spirituality combine to make it completely memorable.”
Colin Mawby KSG (Master of Music, Westminster Cathedral, 1961-76)

“The most enjoyable and relaxing music that I have played for a while ... recommended to all who wish to be uplifted.”
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“... immaculate musicianship ... give a copy to your parish priest and organist. It might inspire them.”
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