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 haveRead more assembled for their first major label recording. Read less
Works on This Recording
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Veni redemptor genciumby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval Written: 13th Century
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Angelus ad Virginemby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval Written: 13th Century; England
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Regnantem sempiternaby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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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 siderumby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval
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Hail Mary, full of graceby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Renaissance Written: 15th Century; England
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Rorate caeli desuperby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval Written: Scotland
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Praeparate Corda Vestra by Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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O come, O come, Emanuelby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval
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Benedixisti Domineby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval
Alma Redemptoris materby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval Written: 10th Century
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Adjuvabit eamby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval
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Veniz Divin Messieby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Vox clara, ecce, intonatby Anonymous Orchestra/Ensemble:
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Period: Medieval
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Like The Dawningby Traditional Orchestra/Ensemble:
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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
Average Customer Review: ( 6 Customer Reviews )
Heavenly!January 9, 2014By Meg S. (Stamford, CT)See All My Reviews"This is a beautiful album. I heard one track on our classical music station over the holidays and, happily, found the entire work. It is in my regular rotation year round now."Report Abuse
Beautiful, gentle musicJanuary 12, 2013By 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."Report Abuse
Did You Ever Hear Angels Sing?January 9, 2013By Judith E D. (Richmond, 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."Report Abuse