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Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20211 min read
Alma Redemptoris Mater, Aires Fernandes
The hymn Alma Redemptoris Mater based on the writings of Saints Fulgentius, Epiphanius, and Irenaeus of Lyon.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20212 min read
Conditor alme siderum, Richard Buchard
This modern setting of the ancient Advent hymn, Creator alme siderum, is prayerfully sung by the Northern Kentucky University Chamber Choir
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20211 min read
Conditor alme siderum, Guillaume Du Fay
The Blue Heron Ensemble performs a stunning setting of "Conditor alme siderum" (hymn for Advent) by Guillaume Du Fay (c.1397-1474).
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 11, 20213 min read
Angelus ad Virginem, Arr. Barnaby Smith
Probably Franciscan in origin, the Carol, Angelus ad Virginem, was brought to Britain by French friars in the 13th century.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 11, 20211 min read
Ecce Dominus Veniet, Victoria
Behold, the Lord comes and all his saints with Him and on that day there will be great light, alleluia.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 3, 20214 min read
Ad te levavi, Robert White
Robert White (c. 1538 – 1574) was an English composer whose liturgical music is considered on par with Taverner and Byrd.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 3, 20212 min read
Cantata: "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" BWV 61, Johann Sebastian Bach
The famous Bach cantata, 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland', is here performed by the Netherlands Bach Society.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 3, 20213 min read
O Radix Jesse, Healey Willan
Among the "O" Antiphons, one of the most beautiful is "O Root of Jesse". Healey Willan's setting is evocative and mysterious.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 3, 20211 min read
Ave Verum, Francis Poulenc
Best know for his opera "Dialogues des Carmélites," Frances Poulenc wrote beautiful choral music for the Church. His "Ave verum" is a gem.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 3, 20211 min read
Rorate Coeli, Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger
The motet, Rorate coeli, Op. 176: No. 7, was composed by Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger as a part of his nine Advent motets.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 21, 20211 min read
Canite Tuba, Francisco Guerrero
Guerrero’s music is considered eminently vocal, strongly Spanish in character, and evocative of a vivid and serene spirituality.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 21, 20211 min read
Ave Maria, Javier Busto
Originally trained as a medical doctor, Busto taught himself music, but discovered choral music later. His music stirs the soul.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 21, 20212 min read
Alma Redemptoris Mater, Palestrina
Hermannus Contractus (1013–54) is believed to have composed both the "Alma Redemptoris Mater" in the 11th century.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 21, 20212 min read
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, arr. Sir David Willcocks
This well-known carol (Veni, veni, Emmanuel) takes us back over 1,200 years to monastic life in the 8th- or 9th-century.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 19, 20211 min read
De Profundis, Levente Gyöngyösi
This unique version of De Profundis ("From the depths I cry") was commissioned by the Stellenbosch University Choir (South Africa).
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 19, 20211 min read
De Profundis, Gregorian
This beautiful rendition of the Gregorian De profundis is sung by the Nova Schola Gregoriana and conducted by Alberto Turco.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 19, 20212 min read
De Profundis, Michel Richard de Lalande
Michel Richard Delalande was organist and composer to King Louis IV. His "De profundis" is a stirring setting of Psalm 130 (129).
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Theme from 'Schindler's List,' John Williams
This musical masterpiece brings forth the depth of human suffering, especially as experienced by those who died in the Holocaust.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Adagio for Strings, Samuel Barber
Samuel Barber's timeless Adagio for Strings, Op. 11, is here performed at the Summer Night Concert in 2019.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Funeral Sentences, Z 860, Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell's Funeral Sentences was performed at the funeral of Queen Mary II in 1695.
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