Credits:

Trio Mediaeval

Description:

The Norwegian female a capella group Trio Medieval, acclaimed by Peter Phillips and others, has been making headlines around the world, making the Billboard Top 10 and being nominated for a Grammy Award, and their album of polyphony from a wide range of periods, from modern to medieval, has already been acclaimed as "the beautiful sound of consolation, The album of polyphony from a wide range of periods, from modern to medieval, has already been highly acclaimed as "the beautiful sound of consolation. This disc features a collection of timeless Nordic folk melodies, plus Italian chants and 15th century English carols, plus works by contemporary jazz bassists such as Anders Jamin. Hilliard Ensemble member John Potter raves about the "seamless blend of history and geography, and the superb fusion of sound and emotion." This recording was made at the St. Gerold Abbey, which has produced some of ECM's finest recordings. Universal Music/IMS

Tracklisting:

1.Office of St Thorlak: Vespers reponsory
2.Ama
3.Ave rex angelorum
4.Ecce quod natura mutat sua jura
5.Ave maris stella
6.Office of St Thorlak: Vespers antiphon and psalm 1, 2, 3
7.Ioseph fili David
8.Ave regina caelorum
9.Alleluia: A newe work
10.Morgonljos
11.Office of St Thorlak: Vespers antiphon and psalm 4, 5
12.Fammi cantar l'amor
13.Gud unde oss her at leve sa
14.Benedicti e llaudati
15.Klokkeljom
16.Office of St Thorlak: Special antiphon
17.Ingen vinner frem til den evige ro
18.Fryd dig, du Kristi brud
19.I hamrinum
20.Vale, dulcis amice