Performed in concert at St. Mary's Church, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 on December 19 2014. www.cruxvocalensemble.com

Arvo Pärt: Most Holy Mother of God

Performed in concert at St. Mary's Church, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 on December 19 2014. www.cruxvocalensemble.com


Jean Mouton (1459-1522: Nesciens Mater

John Tavener (1944-2013): Hymn for the Dormition of the Mother of God

Laeta lux est hodierna - 13th/14th century sequence recounting the missionary achievements of St. Patrick in Ireland. Crux Vocal Ensemble, Siobhán Armstrong (Celtic harp), Wolodymyr Smishkewych (hurdy-gurdy) Directed by Paul McGough.

Recorded at St. Peter's Church, Drogheda in 2013 for NoHo design for installation at the new interpretative centre of King John's Castle, Limerick. Recorded by John Hadden.

Anonymous: Laeta Lux est Hodierna

Performed in St. Patrick's Cathedral in 2009, this is one of Crux's oldest recordings, with soloists Cally Youdell, Laura Lamph, Miles Lallemant and Paul McGough. 

Allegri: Miserere Mei Deus

Crux Vocal Ensemble specialises in the atmospheric performance of ancient chant and polyphony. This selection of seasonal chant and polyphony includes music from as early as the 9th century and new, beautiful arrangements of the best-known carols.
For more information visit: www.cruxvocalensemble.com

Crux 'Christmas Spirit' CD Sampler

Live recording at St Nicholas Church, Galway city, May 19th 2017 (premiere performance).
Crux Vocal Ensemble, directed by Paul McGough. Saxophone: Natalia. Recorded by Malachy Ronan.

Concert program commissioned by Galway Early Music Festival – 2017 theme ‘Something Old, Something New’.

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THE BLESSING OF THE EARTH, EARLY ROMANCE, RELATIONSHIPS, WEDDING BELLS, WAR & STRIFE, FINAL RESTING PLACE.
Crux Vocal Ensemble sings of love and commitment in this concert of vocal music from the Ars Antiqua to modern day.


‘Opening prayers: THE BLESSING OF THE EARTH’
1. Alleluia Pascha Nostrum (Léonin, fl. 1159–1201)
2. Viderunt Omnes* (Perotin, fl. 1170–1236)
3. Beata Viscera (Perotin)

‘EARLY ROMANCE’
4. Rose, Lis, Printemps, Verdure* (G. de Machaut, ca 1300–1377)
    Solo: Morgan Crowley
5. Quam Pulchra est (J. Dunstaple, 1390–1453)
6. Per Seguir la Sperança (F. Landini, 1327–1397)

'RELATIONSHIPS'
7. Robin m’aime ** (A. de la Halle, ca 1260–1306)
    Solo: Aisling Kenny
8. The Match that’s Made (W. Byrd, 1540–1623)
    Solo: Catherine Donnelly. Organ: Miles Lallemant
9. Sumer is icumen in* (Anon. C. 13th?)

— interval —

‘WEDDING BELLS’
10. Das Geläut zu Speyer (L. Senfl, 1485–1543)
11. If Ye Love Me (T. Tallis, 1505–1585)
12. Haec Dies (Byrd)
13. Osculetur me/O Magnum Mysterium*+ (O. Gjeilo, 1976- )

‘WAR & STRIFE’
14. Chanterai pour mon coraige (Anon. C. 13th?)
      Solo: Catherine Donnelly

‘Closing prayers: FINAL RESTING PLACE’
15. Remember not, Lord, our offences (H. Purcell, 1659–1695)
16. Miserere Mei*§ (C. Gesualdo, 1556–1613)

* with Natalia McGough, soprano, alto, tenor saxophone. ** flute.
+Original text replaced by Paul McGough for this performance with permission of the composer.
§ Ornamentation/diminutio created by Ernest Dines.

Copyright Crux Vocal Ensemble 2017.

Gesualdo: Miserere Mei Sample

Purcell: Remember Not Lord Our Offences Sample

Anonymous: Chanterai Pour Mon Coraige Sample

Gjeilo: Osculetur Me Sample

Byrd: Haec Dies Sample

Tallis: If Ye Love Me Sample

Senfl: Das Gelaut Zu Speyer Sample

Anonymous: Sumer Is Icumen In Sample

Byrd: The Match That's Made Sample

De La Halle: Robin M'Aime Sample

Landini: Per Seguir La Speranca Sample

Dunstaple: Quam Gloriosum Sample

Machaut: Rose, Lis, Printemps, Verdure Sample

Perotin: Beata Viscera Sample

Perotin: Viderunt Omnes Sample

Crux is a vocal group currently based at St. Mary's Church on Haddington Road, Dublin 4, where it performs Early and Renaissance choral music. Crux also delivers theatrical music experiences, ancient ceremonies and extended vocal techniques. Directed by Paul McGough. 
info@cruxvocalensemble.com 

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