Vox Cæli Sinfonia (Voice of Heaven Symphony), under the baton of Richard K. Pugsley is an ensemble of musicians of all ages that maintains an active and inspiring concert repertoire. Vox Cæli Sinfonia's and Gloriæ Dei Cantores' collaborative concerts have included Handel's oratorio Israel in Egypt, Requiems by Brahms and Mozart, J.S. Bach's splendid Christmas Oratorio, and fully staged performances of Handel's Saul, Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti, and the epic and rarely performed Pilgrim's Progress by Vaughan Williams. Vox Cæli Sinfonia holds a particular dedication to the education of youth musicians, many of whom study privately with orchestra members, and accompany the orchestra in performance. In 2006, Vox Cæli Sinfonia and Gloriæ Dei Cantores released a new double CD recording Mozart: Rare Choral Works -- a unique recording of rarely performed wonderful sacred works by the great classical genius.
The year 2006 marks a major musical anniversary with the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The world has enjoyed the genius of Mozart through his symphonies, operas, chamber and piano music. In addition, his Requiem, left incomplete at his death, remains one of the most beloved of sacred choral works. Gloriæ Dei Cantores presents a rare look at a side of Mozart that is not so well known: his contribution to music for the Church. Included in this recording are two rarely heard major works of great beauty and invention: Davide Penitente K. 469 and the Litaniae de venerabili altaris Sacramento K. 243. Also included are a further litany, several motets, and two of the famous church sonatas for small orchestra and organ, giving a rounded picture of Mozart, the sacred musician. Mozart: Rare Choral Works will be a profound experience for the classical music lover and for those who are interested in the sacred side of one of the best-loved composers of all time.
sample audio
)
)
)
)