O Rose So Red

Melbourne based Schola Cantorum perform a program of chants, songs and motets used to capture the nature of Mary over the course of more than a millennium.

The red rose is one of the most enduring images of the Virgin Mary. It has wide ranging associations with the fertility of the Madonna, the beauty of the bride of Christ, the fragrances of Heaven, the passion and romance of the Troubadour, the poignancy of the crown of thorns and the rich colour of spilt blood. Like the rose, the music used to depict or venerate Mary is varied.

Melbourne based Schola Cantorum directed by leading Australian Early Music interpreter Gary Ekkel, perform a program of chants, songs and motets used to capture the nature of Mary over the course of more than a millennium.

Artists

Gary Ekkel

Gary Ekkel is a leading Australian interpreter of choral and Early Music.

Schola Cantorum of Melbourne

Schola Cantorum of Melbourne has established a reputation for presenting sacred music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque together with Gregorian chant in historical and innovative contexts.


Press quotes

“For quiet meditation, pure moving music portraying the life of the Virgin Mary is beautifully captured by Schola Cantorum”

— The Sunday Mail

“nicely programmed ... an enjoyably 'real' performance and a most pleasant disc.”

— Madeleine Rowles, Early Music News, NSW

Audio preview

Track Listing

  1. Ex semine Abrahe / Ex semine Rosa
  2. O Virgo splendens
  3. Alma Redemptoris Mater
  4. Ave Regina caelorum
  5. Regina caeli
  6. Salve Regina
  7. Ave maris stella
  8. Alma Redemptoris Mater
  9. O Maria, vernans rosa

    10. Ave Maria

  12. Salve Regina
  13. Ave Virgo gloriosa
  14. Magnificat
  15. Alma Redemptoris Mater
  16. Ave Regina caelorum (i)
  17. Ave Regina caelorum (ii)
  18. Regina caeli
  19. Salve Regina

Composers

Jan Dismas Zelenka

Clemens non Papa


Availability

O Rose So Red can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre who both offer secure online ordering.

This title is also available in (or can be ordered through) many fine music retailers across Australia, including Thomas’, Discurio and Readings.

Product details

List price
$26.00 AUD
Categories
Choral, Early music
Catalogue number
MD 3209
Alternate catalogue number
MD3209
Barcode
EAN 9314574320923