The Requiem Mass is one of the most frequently performed Masses of the Medieval period. It is this mass that forms the centrepiece of Gloriæ Dei Cantores Schola’s acclaimed recording Gregorian Requiem. Not only are two traditional masses included, but there are antiphons for the vigil prior to the funeral, antiphons changed in the church beforehand, as well as chants sung as the casket leaves the church. Included also is the sequence Dies irae, dies illa, best known for its inclusion in more modern Requiems such as those by Mozart, Verdi, and Duruflé. Thus, this recording presents a medieval funeral mass, as it would have been chanted in the fourteenth century.

Gloriæ Dei Cantores is dedicated to the singing and study of Gregorian chant. Its expertise and experience come from daily chanting the Liturgy of the Hours well as the Ordinary and Proper of the Mass at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, Massachusetts. The Schola also conducts chant workshops and performs in concert with Gloriæ Dei Cantores. Years of study with the late Dr Mary Berry, CBE, founder of the Schola Gregoriana in Cambridge, England, and the monks of St Peter’s Abbey, Solesmes, France, also contribute to the Schola’s passion for Gregorian chant as a vibrant and living form of sung prayer.

“…Audiophiles will want this album for its nearly perfect sound…An album of Gregorian chant for those who want to experience authentic medieval worship or a deeply spiritual musical experience. Gregorian Requiem is an excellent recording in its own rite and a must for classical music fans.” – Christian Retailing

“The male and female voices weave strong, silken ribbons of ethereal sound…This recording is a fine choice for anyone who wants to hear chant at its most fluid.” – Harmonia Early Music Newsletter