The Church has given us a rich tradition of music for Advent. Solemn, yet joyful, it helps us to prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ. Deacon Tom Loewe joins us with two examples.
The featured songs are:
Bereitet die Wege, Bereitet die Bahn (Prepare the Way, Prepare the Path)
Composer: J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
From: Advent Cantata, BVW 132 (f.p., Weimar, December 22, 1715)
Vocalist, Arlene Auger, soprano (oboist unnamed)
Orchestra: Bach Ensemble-Helmuth Rilling, Conductor
CD: Hanssler Classics label, 2010
Veni Veni, Emmanuel
Traditional Latin (circa 7th century AD)
Performance: Gesualdo Six
Arrangement: Philip Lawson
Director: Owain Park
Recorded Live: Trinity Chapel, Cambridge, 2014
Guest Info
Deacon Tom Loewe is the co-host with Sr. Sarah Burdick of Notes from Above on Ave Maria Radio. You can catch his program Sundays at 4:30 pm, Wednesdays at 9 pm, and Saturdays at 8 am on Ave Maria Radio.
