This sublime movement from Palestrina’s most famous Mass is a perfect example of Palestrina’s serene, flowing, spiritually elevated style. Each individual vocal line rises and falls on its own, while at the same time combines with all the other vocal lines to create those wonderful soaring sonorities, the rise and fall of the whole ensemble of voices. I find myself listening to this piece multiple times, because its peaceful world takes me away from this terribly difficult time we are living through. I hope it will provide some peace for you, too.

– Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

PALESTRINA “Agnus Dei I” from Missa Papae Marcelli

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

from the Delos recording Prince of Music ℗ 1999 Delos
The singers in this performance are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.