Maurice Duruflé was more influenced by Gregorian Chant than anything else. His gorgeous Messe cum jubilo was based upon the centuries-old chant which you will hear first, sung by the men of Voices. In the Duruflé “Kyrie” the chant melody is in the violins, then in the organ, and again in the violins. This work was dedicated to Duruflé's wife, the legendary organist who was my teacher in Paris. I believe we gave the very first orchestral performance in NYC of this special Mass.

-Dennis Keene

GREGORIAN CHANT Kyrie from Missa cum jubilo
from the Delos recording Voices of Ascension – From Chant to Renaissance ℗ 1995 Delos

MAURICE DURUFLÉ Kyrie from Messe cum jubilo
from the Delos recording The Duruflé Album
℗ 1995 Delos

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director
Mark Kruczek, organ

The singers in these performances are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.