Catalogue

Summary:

New York-based early music ensemble Concordian Dawn presents Veni Redemptor Gentium, a joyful and introspective celebration of the Christmas season centred around songs from the 13^th – 15^th  centuries, plus two world-premiere recordings of works by Australian-born composer David Yardley.

New York-based early music ensemble Concordian Dawn presents Veni Redemptor Gentium, a joyful and introspective musical celebration of the Christmas season centred around songs spanning the thirteenth through the fifteenth centuries. The album includes beautiful and rarely heard repertoire from the medieval holidays alongside seasonal and traditional jewels, plus two world-premiere recordings of works by Australian-born composer David Yardley, whose music has been described as “transcendent medieval-inspired music for modern times.” The resplendent sound world of Veni Redemptor Gentium offers moments of peace, reflection, and enjoyment throughout the holiday season and beyond.

Tracklist:

1. This Holy Tym Oure Lord Was Born: Kennedy, Hedberg (voice and percussion), Karageorgiou, Thompson (voice and percussion), McCargar (voice and percussion), Mor (recorder and percussion), Seligmann (vielle)
2. Isaiah and Sybil’s Prophecies: McCargar (voice), Thompson (harp), Mor (ney), Seligmann (vielle), Evans, Karageorgiou
3. Gabriel fram Heven King: Karageorgiou, Thompson (voice), McCargar (voice)
4. Veni, redemptor gentium: Kennedy, Hedberg (voice), Thompson (voice), McCargar (voice)
5. Kuando el rey Nimrod: Mor (voice and percussion), Seligmann (vielle), Hedberg (voice and percussion), Thompson (voice and percussion), McCargar (percussion)
6. Alma redemptoris mater: McCargar (voice)
7. Ave, regina caelorum/Alma redemptoris mater: Evans, Hedberg (voice), Mor (recorder), Thompson (harp)
8. Orientis partibus: Mor (recorder), Seligmann (vielle), Thompson (harp), McCargar (percussion)
9. Alle psallite cum luya: Karageorgiou, Thompson (voice), McCargar (voice), Seligmann (percussion), Mor (percussion)
10. Psallite regi glorie: Thompson (voice and harp)
11. Hail Mary, full of grace: Karageorgiou, Thompson (voice), McCargar (voice)
12. Personent Hodie: Seligmann (vielle), Thompson (harp), Mor (percussion)
13. Beata viscera: Kennedy (voice), Seligmann (vielle)
14. Vox Clamantis in Deserto: Evans, Hedberg (voice), Thompson (voice), McCargar (voice), Seligmann (vielle)
15. Dum medium silentium: McCargar (voice), Karageorgiou, Thompson (voice)
16. Magnificat: Evans, Thompson (voice), McCargar (voice)
17. Now make we mirthe all and sum: Evans, Karageorgiou
18. Quem pastores laudavere: Mor (recorder), Seligmann (vielle), Thompson (harp), McCargar (percussion)
19. Verbum caro factum est: Evans, Hedberg (voice), Thompson (voice)
20. Ther is no rose of swych vertu: Kennedy, Hedberg (voice), Karageorgiou (voice), Mor (recorder), Seligmann (vielle), Thompson (harp)
21. In Adventu Domini: Karageorgiou, Thompson (voice), McCargar (voice)
22. Be mery, be mery: Evans, Hedberg (voice), Karageorgiou, Mor (recorder), Seligmann (vielle), Thompson (harp)