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Frank La Rocca: Requiem for the Forgotten / Sparkes, Benedict XVI Choir & Orchestra
Cappella Records

Frank La Rocca: Requiem for the Forgotten / Sparkes, Benedict XVI Choir & Orchestra

$19.99

Details

Composer
Frank LaRocca
Artist
Chelsea Helm, Savannah Porter, Cecilia Duarte, Helen Karloski, Timot
Format
SACD
Label
Cappella Records
Released
Mar 15, 2024
Catalog #
CR430
UPC
753459808627

About

Cappella Records proudly announces the release of Frank La Rocca’s “Requiem for the Forgotten - Messe des Malades”, performed by Benedict XVI Choir and Orchestra, directed by renowned international conductor Richard Sparks.

“Requiem for the Forgotten” commemorates the displaced and the homeless, constructing a musical sanctuary for the soul while championing the inherent dignity of every person, particularly those who have been forsaken. Drawing upon his Ukrainian heritage, La Rocca’s setting of a poem on Ukrainian priest Andrei Ischak (martyred by the Bolsheviks) deeply resonates with those enduring oppression today. The composer’s late sister Carin, who valiantly confronted the challenges of multiple sclerosis, gave inspiration to the “Messe des Malades” (Mass for the Sick). It underscores the universal need for healing, capturing the composer’s personal journey as well in every note. Infused with an ethical power towards empathy, this music moves us to use our own gifts in a more excellent way for a broken world.

Benedict XVI Choir’s début recording of these works is sung by some of America’s finest singers, many GRAMMY®-nominated. Sung in Latin and English. Booklet includes all translations.

Tracklist 15 tracks

  1. 1 Kyrie 03:54
    Track
    1
    Title
    Kyrie
    Duration
    03:54
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Performer
    Michael Hey
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  2. 2 Gloria 05:22
    Track
    2
    Title
    Gloria
    Duration
    05:22
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Performer
    Timothy Hodges, Michael Hey
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  3. 3 Alleluia 02:18
    Track
    3
    Title
    Alleluia
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Performer
    Michael Hey
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  4. 4 Ego sum pastor bonus 06:48
    Track
    4
    Title
    Ego sum pastor bonus
    Duration
    06:48
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Performer
    Michael Hey
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  5. 5 Sanctus - Benedictus 03:41
    Track
    5
    Title
    Sanctus - Benedictus
    Duration
    03:41
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Performer
    Savannah Porter, Helen Karloski, Michael Hawes, Michael Hey
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  6. 6 Agnus Dei 02:33
    Track
    6
    Title
    Agnus Dei
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Performer
    Michael Hey
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  7. 7 Diffusa est gratia 05:50
    Track
    7
    Title
    Diffusa est gratia
    Duration
    05:50
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  8. 8 Introit 06:11
    Track
    8
    Title
    Introit
    Duration
    06:11
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  9. 9 Kyrie 01:55
    Track
    9
    Title
    Kyrie
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Performer
    Timothy Hodges
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  10. 10 Commemoration: A Hymn for Ukraine 04:59
    Track
    10
    Title
    Commemoration: A Hymn for Ukraine
    Duration
    04:59
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  11. 11 Offertory: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes 06:33
    Track
    11
    Title
    Offertory: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
    Duration
    06:33
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Performer
    Cecilia Duarte
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  12. 12 Sanctus - Benedictus 03:15
    Track
    12
    Title
    Sanctus - Benedictus
    Duration
    03:15
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  13. 13 Agnus Dei 02:39
    Track
    13
    Title
    Agnus Dei
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  14. 14 Meditation: O vos omnes 09:00
    Track
    14
    Title
    Meditation: O vos omnes
    Duration
    09:00
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Performer
    Chelsea Helm, John Ramseyer, Timothy Hodges, Michael Hawes
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks
  15. 15 Procession to the place of rest: Pie Jesu 02:55
    Track
    15
    Title
    Procession to the place of rest: Pie Jesu
    Duration
    02:55
    Composer
    Frank La Rocca
    Performer
    Cecilia Duarte, John Ramseyer, Timothy Hodges, Michael Hawes
    Ensemble
    Benedict XVI Choir, Benedict XVI Orchestra
    Conductor
    Richard Sparks