Immerse yourself in the serene and transcendent world of sacred choral music with "Peaceful Choral Music" by The Hilliard Ensemble. This extraordinary collection, released on May 20, 2025, under UME - Global Clearing House, is a testament to the ensemble's unparalleled mastery of medieval, choral, and requiem genres, interwoven with the timeless beauty of Gregorian chant.
Spanning an impressive five hours and fifteen minutes, this album is a journey through centuries of sacred music, featuring iconic works such as Arvo Pärt's "Da Pacem Domine," Johann Sebastian Bach's "Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244," and Thomas Tallis's "Mass for 4 Voices." The Hilliard Ensemble's signature blend of precision, harmony, and expressive depth is evident in every note, offering a profound listening experience that resonates with both the heart and the soul.
The ensemble's rich, reedy vocal quality is beautifully captured, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and reverence. Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Ov zarmanali" and the powerful "Lamentations of Jeremiah," showcasing the ensemble's versatility and emotional range. The album also features live recordings from their 2014 performance in Bellinzona, adding an extra layer of authenticity and intimacy.
"Peaceful Choral Music" is not just an album; it's a spiritual experience, a celebration of the human voice, and a tribute to the enduring power of sacred music. Whether you're a longtime fan of The Hilliard Ensemble or a newcomer to the world of choral music, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire.
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 44, Chorale. Befiel du deine WegeJohann Sebastian Bach, The Hilliard Ensemble
Most Holy Mother of God - Live in Bellinzona / 2014Arvo Pärt, Jan Garbarek, The Hilliard Ensemble
Parce Mihi DomineJan Garbarek, Cristobal de Morales, The Hilliard Ensemble
O salutaris hostiaJan Garbarek, Pierre de la Rue, The Hilliard Ensemble
Primo temporeJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
SanctusJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4: III. Den Tod niemand zwingen kunntJohann Sebastian Bach, The Hilliard Ensemble, Munich Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen
Regnantem sempiternaJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
Oratio IeremiaeJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
Beata visceraJan Garbarek, Pérotin, The Hilliard Ensemble
Parce Mihi Domine - Var. 1Jan Garbarek, Cristobal de Morales, The Hilliard Ensemble
Procedentem sponsumJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
Pulcherrima rosaAnonymous, Jan Garbarek, The Hilliard Ensemble
Viderunt omnesPérotin, The Hilliard Ensemble
Parce Mihi Domine - Var. 2Jan Garbarek, Cristobal de Morales, The Hilliard Ensemble
Ave maris stellaJan Garbarek, Guillaume Dufay, The Hilliard Ensemble
Beata visceraPérotin, The Hilliard Ensemble
Mass for 4 Voices: I. GloriaThomas Tallis, The Hilliard Ensemble
CredoJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
De spineto nata rosaJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
Virgo flagellaturJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
SummaArvo Pärt, The Hilliard Ensemble
Lamentations of Jeremiah IThomas Tallis, The Hilliard Ensemble
MiserereArvo Pärt, The Hilliard Ensemble, Paul Hillier
Dostoino est (Ed. Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble) - Live in Bellinzona / 2014Anonymous, Jan Garbarek, The Hilliard Ensemble
Estonian LullabyVeljo Tormis, Jan Garbarek, The Hilliard Ensemble
Sederunt principesPérotin, The Hilliard Ensemble
De profundisArvo Pärt, The Hilliard Ensemble
Ov zarmanaliJan Garbarek, David James, Rogers Covey-Crump, Steven Harrold, Gordon Jones, Komitas, The Hilliard Ensemble
Lamentations of Jeremiah IIThomas Tallis, The Hilliard Ensemble
Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. ChaconneJohann Sebastian Bach, The Hilliard Ensemble, Christoph Poppen
Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz, BWV 136: VI. Chorale. Auf meinen lieben GottJohann Sebastian Bach, The Hilliard Ensemble, Christoph Poppen
Salvator mundi (Cantiones sacrae, 1575)Thomas Tallis, The Hilliard Ensemble
Quechua SongJan Garbarek, David James, John Potter, Rogers Covey-Crump, Gordon Jones, Traditional, The Hilliard Ensemble
Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 277 - 1Johann Sebastian Bach, The Hilliard Ensemble
An den Wassern zu Babel saßen wir und weintenArvo Pärt, The Hilliard Ensemble
Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4: Den Tod niemand zwingen kunntJohann Sebastian Bach, The Hilliard Ensemble
O Lord, in Thee Is All My TrustJan Garbarek, Thomas Tallis, The Hilliard Ensemble
O sacrum conviviumThomas Tallis, The Hilliard Ensemble
Svjete tihijJan Garbarek, David James, Rogers Covey-Crump, Steven Harrold, Gordon Jones, Traditional, The Hilliard Ensemble
LitanyArvo Pärt, The Hilliard Ensemble, Tõnu Kaljuste, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Alleluia nativitasPérotin, The Hilliard Ensemble
Ov zarmanali (Ed. Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble) - Live in Bellinzona / 2014Traditional, Komitas, Jan Garbarek, The Hilliard Ensemble
Cantata, BWV 89: Wo soll ich fliehen hinJohann Sebastian Bach, The Hilliard Ensemble
Mass for 4 Voices: III. SanctusThomas Tallis, The Hilliard Ensemble
Veni creator spiritusAnonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble, Paul Hillier
Remember Me My DearJan Garbarek, Anonymous, The Hilliard Ensemble
Mass for 4 Voices: IV. BenedictusThomas Tallis, The Hilliard Ensemble
Mass for 4 Voices: V. Agnus DeiThomas Tallis, The Hilliard Ensemble
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