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French Choral Masters

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Francis Poulenc : Hodie Christus natus est

Composed in 1951-52, this unaccompanied motet is an Antiphon to the Magnificat, which is sung during the vespers on Christmas Day. Here, the text speaks of the world rejoicing together over the birth of Christ.

Composer: Francis Poulenc

Francis Poulenc : O Magnum Mysterium

Composed in 1951-52, this is the responsorial chant traditionally recanted during the Christmas Matins depicting the stable following Christ's birth.

Composer: Francis Poulenc

Francis Poulenc : Quem vidistis pastores dicite

Composed in 1951-52, this unaccompanied motet recalls the message given to the shepherds of the Savior's birth. The text is third responsorial chant for the Matins on Christmas Day.

Composer: Francis Poulenc

Francis Poulenc : Salve Regina

Composer: Francis Poulenc

Maurice Durufle : Tantum Ergo

Composed in 1960, the text is the final stanza of Pange Lingua Gloriosi by St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). In a traditional mass, this text is used during the veneration and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Composer: Maurice Durufle

Maurice Durufle : Tu es Petrus

Composer: Maurice Durufle

Francis Poulenc : Videntes stellam

For mixed chorus a cappella, composed in 1951-52. The text is a responsory for the Christmas Matins, and paints a picture of the star in the sky that leads the Magi to Christ.

Composer: Francis Poulenc

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