Fathers Eugene (aged 48) and Martin O'Hagan (aged 45), who are brothers, and David Delargy (aged 44) has each achieved the ambitions nurtured when they were at school together of having their own parishes in the Northern Ireland diocese of Down and Connor where they tend to the spiritual needs of thousands of devout parishioners. Today they formally begin their work as The Priests, their music will be religious and spiritually inspired classics including Ave Maria and Panis Angelicus. The Priests have recorded all the tracks from the album with the Philharmonic Academy of Rome Choir from St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. The album will be stickered to higlight the Philharmonic Academy of Rome's involvement as well.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
The most glorious singing even for a nonbeliever:
I've been listening to this CD nonstop since getting it. It's not just Catholic church music, it's pure balm for your soul even for a nonbeliever like me. The Priests and their music, esp the song Irish Blessing, make you feel like there is more good and just in the world than bad and unjust.
Ooops!:
The CD is wonderful and had been recommended as a gift to an elderly friend. I didn't open the package until the day I needed it....ooops, the case was cracked all down the front side. The CD was not damaged so I did put it in a new blank case and was able to use it. If the case were wrapped in bubble wrap, all would have been fine...Perhaps you could do that in the future. I was grateful you had this in stock and at such a reasonable price!
three voices:
I first heard this CD at a friends home. I liked the music. The three voices blended well and helped me feel the peace they expressed in their singing.
Moves me to tears of utter beauty:
The first time I listened to Ave Maria (first track) I burst out into tears. I have continued this odd behavior. The Priests amazing voices touch me to the core. Their voices resonate in my soul unlike any music I've ever heard. This Christmas I listened to this CD countless times while eating Trappist made fruitcake. I truly felt moved by the Holy spirit! Listening to their beautiful, spirit inspired voices is unlike any musical experience I've ever had. By the way I'm a Buddhist, who's only experience... more info
Tracks:
Ellens Gesang III ("Ave Maria"), song for voice & piano, D. 839 (Op. 52
Die Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio, H. 21/2~Mit Würd und Hoheit Ang
Panis angelicus for tenor, organ, harp, cello & bass
Irish Blessing, for chorus & piano
Benedictus
Pregária, for voice & piano/orchestra
Pie Jesu, for soprano, treble & orchestra (from the Requiem)
Hacia Belén va un burro (Spanish)
Abide with me (Tune: Eventide)
Ag Críost an síol
Gloria, for 3 solo voices, chorus, trumpet, oboe, violin (ad lib), 2 vi
Cantique de Noël for voice & orchestra "O Holy Night"
Ecce sacerdos magnus, gradual for chorus & orchestra (or organ)
