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1. I. MAGNIFICAT
2. II. QUIA RESPEXIT
3. III. QUIA FECIT
4. IV. ET MISERICORDIA
5. V. FECIT POTENTIAM
6. VI. DEPOSUIT
7. VII. ESURIENTES
8. VIII. SUSCEPIT
9. IX. SICUT LOCUTUS EST
10. X. GLORIA PATRI |
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| Description: | On the 8th of December 2024, five-and-a-half years after the devastating fire of 2019, the great Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris reopened to the public. Officially marking this ??rebirth?? is this recording of a new choral setting of the Magnificat by the organist-composer Yves Castagnet.
Since 1988 Castagnet has held the post of choir organist at Notre-Dame. His role also encompasses interpretative coaching for the cathedral??s choir school, La Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris, which embraces five different choral ensembles for talented children, teenagers and adults. Conducting the Magnificat is the Maîtrise??s director, Henri Chalet. As he says: ??Yves Castagnet??s Magnificat will both pay vibrant homage to Notre-Dame and provide proof of the Maîtrise??s continuing vigour and lustre as it creates a repertoire for the future. Like Maurice Duruflé, Yves Castagnet is a representative of the great French school of organ-playing.?
Castagnet himself participates in the recording, made with the Maîtrise??s adult choir and four soloists in another Paris church, the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde, ??The text of the Magnificat has been part of my daily life for more than 30 years,? writes Castagnet. ??It appears in the Catholic liturgy for Vespers. Every evening, I played the organ as the Magnificat was sung at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. The Virgin Mary??s own words, sung in a cathedral consecrated to her ? How could one not respond to the power and beauty of this text?? Completing the album is more music by Castagnet, settings of Psalms 18, 26 and 115. - "Magnificat" is a captivating LP performed by the renowned Maitrise Notre-Dame de Paris under the direction of Henri Chalet, and released by PLG UK Classics. This album showcases an exquisite selection of sacred choral works centered around the timeless "Magnificat," interpreted with exceptional clarity and emotional depth. The choir's crystalline voices, combined with masterful arrangements, create a transcendent listening experience that honors centuries-old traditions while offering fresh interpretations for modern audiences. Maitrise Notre-Dame de Paris is celebrated worldwide as one of France?s most prestigious children?s choirs, known for their impeccable technique and moving performances in both liturgical settings and concert halls. Under Henri Chalet?s leadership since 2014, they have achieved international acclaim through recordings and tours across Europe and beyond. PLG UK Classics stands out as a distinguished label dedicated to classical music excellence; their commitment to high-quality productions ensures that each release meets the highest artistic standards. |
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5021732282231 |
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