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The nuns of Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles do what nuns typically do. They pray, they sing and they do their work in joy and peace in the upkeep of their Priory - named Ephesus. However, it is when they sing that one begins to understand what St. Augustine meant when he said "Those who sing well pray twice." The difference here is that these sisters have classical training and sing like the clear beauty of the bells they ring at priory each day.
This holiday season, the nuns of Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles offer that peace and joy through a new musical celebration of Advent with the release of their album, Advent at Ephesus. It is a combination of chant and ancient hymns which they have
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Works on This Recording
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Veni redemptor gencium by Anonymous
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Period: Medieval
Written: 13th Century
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Angelus ad Virginem by Anonymous
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Period: Medieval
Written: 13th Century; England
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Regnantem sempiterna by Anonymous
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Period: Medieval
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Oiet, virgines "Gabriel's Prophecy" by Anonymous
Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval
Written: 12th Century; France
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Creator alme siderum by Anonymous
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Period: Medieval
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Hail Mary, full of grace by Anonymous
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Period: Renaissance
Written: 15th Century; England
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Rorate caeli desuper by Anonymous
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Period: Medieval
Written: Scotland
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Praeparate Corda Vestra by Anonymous
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O come, O come, Emanuel by Anonymous
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Period: Medieval
10.
Benedixisti Domine by Anonymous
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Period: Medieval
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Maria durch ein Dornwald ging by Traditional
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Alma Redemptoris mater by Anonymous
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Period: Medieval
Written: 10th Century
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Adjuvabit eam by Anonymous
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Period: Medieval
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Veniz Divin Messie by Anonymous
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Vox clara, ecce, intonat by Anonymous
Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval
16.
Like The Dawning by Traditional
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Featured Sound Samples
Veni redemptor gencium (Come Thou, Redeemer of the Earth) (Anonymous)
Oiet, virgines "Gabriel's Prophecy" (Anonymous)
Creator alme siderum (Anonymous)
Customer Reviews
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( 5 Customer Reviews )
Beautiful, gentle music January 12, 2013
By Thomas R Hinni (St Louis, MO) See All My Reviews
"Advent at Ephesus is beautiful and gentle music to the ear. The voices are so very pure and touching. It has become a fine addition to my collect of Advent and Christmas music. I found the music to be very spiritual and a perfect way to prepare to celebrate the meaning and purpose of Christmas."
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Did You Ever Hear Angels Sing? January 9, 2013
By Judith D. (Ricmmond, VA) See All My Reviews
"The voices are magnificent, the acoustics superb. The music is very soothing and something I will listen to all year long, not just at Advent. Please have more CD's by these gifted Sisters."
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The find of 2012 January 2, 2013
By John T. (New Canaan, CT) See All My Reviews
"Excellent. Meditative, as expected, but songs are a good mix of classical, sacred and familiar. I bought 12 new CD's this Christmas season and this was the top find of the year."
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