Sacred Treasures of England The London Oratory Schola Cantorum Boys Choir

• 1 Haec dies (1) 02:12
• 2 Missa Euge bone: Gloria 05:47
• 3 Missa Euge bone: Credo 05:17
• 4 Missa Euge bone: Sanctus 03:43
• 5 Missa Euge bone: Benedictus 02:28
• 6 Missa Euge bone: Agnus Dei 06:32
• 7 Salvator mundi I 03:45
• 8 O nata lux 02:14
• 9 Ave Maria 05:27
• 10 Ave verum corpus 05:05
• 11 Haec dies (2) 02:41
• 12 Civitas sancti tui 05:29
• 13 Ave verum corpus 04:41
• 14 Ascendit Deus 02:42
• Total Runtime 58:03

Info for Sacred Treasures of England

The debut release from The London Oratory Schola Cantorum Boys Choir, one of three choirs of the world-renowned London Oratory choral program. Featuring Motets from William Byrd, Thomas Tallis and the 'Missa Euge bone' by Christopher Tye feature and the album comprises of 14 glorious tracks.

The Schola Cantorum, who have been featured in a number of major motion pictures, including The Lord of The Rings, present music from the English Tudor era on Sacred Treasures of England. Comprised of 14 tracks, the new album includes motets by composers such as William Byrd and Thomas Tallis, as well as the magnificent Missa Euge bone by Christopher Tye.

“From the very first note we heard from The London Oratory Schola Cantorum Boys Choir–we were impressed by their captivating musical talent and direction,” said AimHigher Recordings CEO Kevin Fitzgibbons. “Mirroring the majestic beauty of The Oratory itself, the repertoire from this debut recording is gorgeous and timeless. We are grateful to all at the Oratory who made this great artistic moment possible and are excited for the new global collaboration with Sony Classical.”

“This wonderful partnership with AimHigher Recordings/Sony Classical represents a unique opportunity for the Schola to bring sacred music from the Renaissance to a much wider audience,” says Charles Cole, Director of the Schola. “The stunning beauty of this music, which we specialize in, deserves to reach many more people who we hope will be moved by the sound of the boys’ voices.”

The London Oratory Schola Cantorum Boys Choir
Charles Cole, direction

The Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School
one of the country’s leading liturgical choirs, sings at the Brompton Oratory, London, every Saturday evening in term time and on major feast days for School Mass throughout the year, as well as at services in the school’s chapel. Charles Cole was appointed Director of the Schola in 2012.

Founded in 1996, the choir gives Catholic boys the opportunity of a choral education within the state education system from age 7 to 18. Such a unique opportunity is made possible by the close association between the School and the London Oratory.

The Schola has established itself as a leading boys’ choir and has recorded numerous soundtracks, including the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter films, as well as CDs and programmes for television and radio. The choir has also toured abroad, performing in the USA, Italy, Germany and France.

Directed by Charles Cole, the prestigious ‘Schola’ is regarded as one of London’s leading boy-choirs, in demand for concert and soundtrack work. The London Oratory Schola Cantorum Boys Choir will be the first choir to release an album under a new international recording partnership with AimHigher Recordings/Sony Classical.

This album contains no booklet.