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

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

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

Composer: Francis Poulenc

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

Composed in 1960, this is one of four motets composed on Gregorian themes. Tota pulchra es is a fourth-century prayer based on texts from the books of Judith and Song of Songs. In Latin with new engraving.

Composer: Maurice Durufle

From Quatre petites prières de Saint Francois d'Assise (Four short prayers of Saint Francis of Assisi).

Composer: Francis Poulenc

Composer: Maurice Durufle

New edition with new music engraving and with historical introduction in English and English translation of the Latin texts.

Composer: Maurice Durufle

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