Benedict XVI Choir: Frank LaRocca: Requiem for the Forgotten - Messe des Malades - SUPER-AUDIO CD

Title: Frank LaRocca: Requiem for the Forgotten - Messe des Malades
Artist: Benedict XVI Choir
Label: Cappella Records
Product Type: SUPER-AUDIO CD
UPC: 753459808627
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2024-03-15
Number of Discs: 1
Additional Details: HYBRID SACD

Cappella Records proudly announces the release of Frank La Rocca's "Requiem for the Forgotten - Messe des Malades", performed by Benedict XVI Choir and Orchestra, directed by renowned international conductor Richard Sparks."Requiem for the Forgotten" commemorates the displaced and the homeless, constructing a musical sanctuary for the soul while championing the inherent dignity of every person, particularly those who have been forsaken. Drawing upon his Ukrainian heritage, La Rocca's setting of a poem on Ukrainian priest Andrei Ischak (martyred by the Bolsheviks) deeply resonates with those enduring oppression today. The composer's late sister Carin, who valiantly confronted the challenges of multiple sclerosis, gave inspiration to the "Messe des Malades" (Mass for the Sick). It underscores the universal need for healing, capturing the composer's personal journey as well in every note. Infused with an ethical power towards empathy, this music moves us to use our own gifts in a more excellent way for a broken world.Benedict XVI Choir's début recording of these works is sung by some of America's finest singers, many GRAMMY®-nominated. Sung in Latin and English. Booklet includes all translations.

Tracks:
1.1 Messe des Malades for SATB choir and organ~Kyrie
1.2 Messe des Malades for SATB choir and organ~Gloria
1.3 Messe des Malades for SATB choir and organ~Alleluia
1.4 Messe des Malades for SATB choir and organ~Ego sum Pastor bonus - The Anointing of the Sick
1.5 Messe des Malades for SATB choir and organ~Sanctus, Benedictus
1.6 Messe des Malades for SATB choir and organ~Agnus Dei
1.7 Diffusa est gratia, Offertory of the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1.8 Requiem for the Forgotten for SATB choir, low strings, organ and harp~Introit
1.9 Requiem for the Forgotten for SATB choir, low strings, organ and harp~Kyrie
1.10 Requiem for the Forgotten for SATB choir, low strings, organ and harp~Commemoration: A Hymn for Ukraine
1.11 Requiem for the Forgotten for SATB choir, low strings, organ and harp~Offertory: I will lift up mine eyes
1.12 Requiem for the Forgotten for SATB choir, low strings, organ and harp~Sanctus, Benedictus
1.13 Requiem for the Forgotten for SATB choir, low strings, organ and harp~Agnus Dei
1.14 Requiem for the Forgotten for SATB choir, low strings, organ and harp~Meditation: O vos omnes
1.15 Requiem for the Forgotten for SATB choir, low strings, organ and harp~Procession to the place of rest: Pie Jesu