BENEDICTINE
MONKS - CHRISTMAS CHANTS - This Milan release features 25 tracks occuring at Christmas,
a time where Gregorian chant becomes jubliant, albeit with a restrained happiness,
quite different from what we see from shepherds and the music of the classicists.
The Church’s chant becomes powerful and terribly dense. Features 25 beautiful
tracks, $19.95

HARMONIES
CHOIR: NAVIDAD EN ESPAÑOL Harmonies is a girls' choral group based in Los Angeles,
comprised of girls ages eight through 18 under the musical direction of Orchestral
and Choral Conductor Maestro Antonio Espinal, founder of the choir. They are well
known to be the premier Spanish language choir at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral
in LA. This album is a special collection of rare Christmas songs and arrangements
from all over Latin America. Features 19 powerful tracks. $19.95


Double CD Set: BENEDICTINE MONKS - THE SOUL OF CHANT - This compilation
of five Gregorian Masses was produced at one of the most significant moments for
the Choir of the Monastery of Silos. The influence of their masters from Saint
Pierre de Solesmes can be perceived throughout the recording, as they approach
Gregorian chant like total prayer, following the musical instincts of Dom. A.
Mocquereau and Dom. Pothier, who are the great spirits of the Gregorian renaissance
at the dawn of the twentieth century. & BENEDICTINE MONKS - AVE MARIA
- Ave Maria was recorded in 1956 and 1957 in the ancient Monastery’s choir by
Jose Luis Abascal, technician in the ancient Fonopolis de Madrid Studios. The
master, affected by the passing of time, was carefully restored to reflect, as
best as possible, the essence of this historical recording. Double CD Set - $29.95
GREGORIAN
CHANT, CHRISTMAS CHANTS This is another beautiful Christmas album broken into
three moments in the holy day: Christmas Eve, Christmas Night and Christmas Day.
Features selections from the Choirs of The Benedictine Abbey of Montserrat, The
Dominican Schola of France, The Royal Benedictine Abbey of Hautecombe, The Paris
Gregorian Choir, The Nuns of the Benedictine Abbey of Maumont, The Monks of the
Abbey of Einsiedeln and The Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Wandrille. Features 23
tracks - $19.95

LATIN
BAROQUE CHRISTMAS Jade Records and Milan Records are proud to release A Latin
American Baroque Christmas. This emotional album combines pieces of music written
for Christmas (known in Spanish as Villancicos) by Latin-American composers from
the Baroque era. Among these are the famous Cuban composer Esteban Salas and Carlos
Patino. The Exaudi Choir of Havana, conducted by Maria Felicia Perez performs
these spiritual works. Features 19 tracks. $19.95

A
SACRED CHRISTMAS A Sacred Christmas is a special collection of Christmas carols,
chants, hymns, Baroque music and Mass Propers. This CD is a perfect alternative
to mainstream Christmas music. A Sacred Christmas creates an exploration of some
of Christmas' most treasured and sacred gems. Whether reverent or jubilant, modern
compositions or ancient classics, this Christmas album is truly a collection of
excellent spiritual music for the holiday season. Features 14 tracks. $19.95

OTUS
TUUS Totus Tuus (Totally Yours) was a phrase used by Pope Jean-Paul to describe
his absolute devotion to the Virgin Mary. Totus Tuus, a hymn to the Virgin Mary,
was composed in 1987 by Henryk Gorecki in honor of Pope John Paul II's third visit
to his homeland of Poland. The choral text is taken from a poem written by Maria
Boguslawska. The music is based on chants of the Polish Catholic Church and reflects
Gorecki's deep love for the Holy Father; and for his country and its musical traditions.
Included on Totus Tuus is Wojciech Kilar's "Agnus Die." This is the only recording
of this piece currently available. Features 14 tracks. $19.95

