Palestrina’s great gift was creating a comforting atmosphere of spirituality that was all his own: that “Palestrina world” where everything seems to flow in a serene and timeless manner. This Kyrie comes from his most famous Mass, in honor of Pope Marcellus.

-Dennis Keene

PALESTRINA Kyrie 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.