Coming of Christ-A Celebration of Faith in His Name - The Coming of Christ is sung by the Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola and conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, CBE, reknowned experts who bring a wealth of experience to the interpretation of Gregorian chant. Well-known pieces alternate with numerous antiphons to bring us closer to the time of Christ's birth and early childhood. The prophetic announcements, the longing and anticipation of Christ's birth as well as the joy of the angels' message are all vividly portrayed in the Gregorian chant.
6 Antiphon: Missus Est Gabriel (Mode VIII)/Antiphon: Ave Maria (Mode...)
7 Offertory: Ave Maria (Mode VIII)
8 Antiphon and Solemn Benedictus: Puer Qui Natus Est (Mode VII)
9 Invitatory: Christus Natus Est (Mode IV)
10 Introit: Puer Natus Est Nobis (Mode VII)
11 Alleluia: Dies Sanctificatus (Mode II)
12 Antiphon: Quem Vidistis (Mode II)
13 Antiphon: Genuit Puerpera (Mode II)
14 Antiphon: Angelus Ad Pastores (Mode VII)
15 Antiphon: Facta Est Cum Angelo (Mode VII)
16 Antiphon: Parvulus Filius (Mode VIII)
17 Hymn: Christe Redemptor (Mode I)
18 Responsory: Verbum Caro Factum Est (Mode VI)
19 Antiphon and Solemn Magnificat: Hodie Christus Natus Est (Mode I)
20 Antiphon: Mirabile Mysterium (Mode VIII)
21 Communion: Responsum (Mode VIII)
22 Antiphon: Lumen Ad Revelationem Gentium (Mode VIII)
23 Gradual: Omnes de Saba Venient (Mode V)
24 Communion: Vidimus Stellam (Mode IV)
25 Antiphon: Admoniti Magi (Mode I)
26 Antiphon: Herodes Iratus (Mode I)
27 Communion: Tolle Puerum (Mode VII)
28 Antiphon: Ex Ypto (Mode Iv)
29 Antiphon: Ibant Parentes Jesu (Mode Vii)
30 Antiphon: Non Invenientes (Mode III)
31 Antiphon: Fili Quid Fecisti (Mode VIII)
32 Antiphon: Descendit Jesus (Mode Viii)
33 Symphonie Gothique IV: Final (Allegro)
Coming of Christ-A Celebration of Faith in His Name - The Coming of Christ is sung by the Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola and conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, CBE, reknowned experts who bring a wealth of experience to the interpretation of Gregorian chant. Well-known pieces alternate with numerous antiphons to bring us closer to the time of Christ's birth and early childhood. The prophetic announcements, the longing and anticipation of Christ's birth as well as the joy of the angels' message are all vividly portrayed in the Gregorian chant.
