℗ 2007 Chandos Records
| Released | November 1, 1988 |
| Duration | 59m 19s |
| Record Label | Chandos |
| Catalogue No. | CHAN10448W |
| Genre | Classical |
Charpentier: Messe de minuit pour Noël - Poulenc: Motets & Salve Regina
George Guest, City of London Sinfonia, Cambridge, Choir of St. John's College
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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Messe de minuit pour Noël
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1.1
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I. Kyrie
Marc-Antoine Charpentier; Mass Text; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
4:28 | |||
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1.2
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II. Gloria
Marc-Antoine Charpentier; Mass Text; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
6:50 | |||
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1.3
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III. Credo
Marc-Antoine Charpentier; Mass Text; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
12:29 | |||
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1.4
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IV. Sanctus and Benedictus
Marc-Antoine Charpentier; Mass Text; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
2:51 | |||
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1.5
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V. Agnus Dei
Marc-Antoine Charpentier; Mass Text; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
3:27 | |||
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Quatre Motets pour le temps de Noël
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1.6
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I. O magnum mysterium
Francis Poulenc; Anonymous; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
3:05 | |||
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1.7
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II. Quem vidistis pastores dicite
Francis Poulenc; Anonymous; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
2:25 | |||
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1.8
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III. Videntes stellam
Francis Poulenc; Anonymous; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
2:52 | |||
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1.9
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IV. Hodie Christus natus est
Francis Poulenc; Anonymous; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
2:26 | |||
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1.10
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Salve Regina
Francis Poulenc; Anonymous; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
3:40 | |||
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Quatre Motets pour un temps de pénitence
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1.11
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I. Timor et tremor
Francis Poulenc; Anonymous; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
3:15 | |||
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1.12
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II. Vinea mea electa
Francis Poulenc; Anonymous; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
3:57 | |||
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1.13
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III. Tenebrae factae sunt
Francis Poulenc; Anonymous; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
4:16 | |||
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1.14
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IV. Tristis est anima mea
Francis Poulenc; Anonymous; George Guest; Choir of St. John's College; Cambridge; City of London Sinfonia |
3:18 | |||
This stunning choral album brings together the enchanting Baroque elegance of Charpentier and the luminous sacred works of Poulenc. Under the direction of George Guest, the Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, and the City of London Sinfonia deliver a performance that is both reverent and richly expressive. Charpentier's Messe de Minuit pour Noël shines with festive warmth and intricate harmonies, while Poulenc's motets and Salve Regina resonate with spiritual depth and modern elegance. This recording is a captivating blend of tradition and innovation, perfect for both the holiday season and year-round listening.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Chandos Studio Masters
Tracks 1-14 – 44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM, mastered in 96 kHz / 24-bit; contains high-resolution digital transfers of material originating from an analogue master source
Tracks 1-14 – 44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM, mastered in 96 kHz / 24-bit; contains high-resolution digital transfers of material originating from an analogue master source
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -2.55 -8.71 to -0.19 | -26.64 -31.13 to -22.00 | -22.33 -28.00 to -18.60 | 14 13 to 16 | |
| 1 | I. Kyrie | -1.35 | -22.89 | -18.9 | 13 |
| 2 | II. Gloria | -0.56 | -24.54 | -20.2 | 14 |
| 3 | III. Credo | -0.19 | -23.29 | -18.6 | 14 |
| 4 | IV. Sanctus and Benedictus | -1.40 | -22.00 | -18.6 | 13 |
| 5 | V. Agnus Dei | -8.71 | -31.13 | -28.0 | 13 |
| 6 | I. O magnum mysterium | -4.78 | -30.07 | -25.2 | 16 |
| 7 | II. Quem vidistis pastores dicite | -2.72 | -29.39 | -25.5 | 15 |
| 8 | III. Videntes stellam | -2.45 | -29.75 | -25.0 | 13 |
| 9 | IV. Hodie Christus natus est | -0.93 | -23.16 | -19.1 | 13 |
| 10 | Salve Regina | -4.75 | -29.62 | -25.9 | 15 |
| 11 | I. Timor et tremor | -0.83 | -24.84 | -20.4 | 13 |
| 12 | II. Vinea mea electa | -3.21 | -26.58 | -22.2 | 14 |
| 13 | III. Tenebrae factae sunt | -1.77 | -28.25 | -22.7 | 16 |
| 14 | IV. Tristis est anima mea | -2.06 | -27.51 | -22.3 | 13 |