Philip W. J. Stopford — Ave Regina Caelorum Ensemble
- Fr. Scott Haynes
- 3 hours ago
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Ensemble Leszczynski (Nancy, France)
Conductor: Geoffroy Vançon
Stopford’s choral writing is known for its lyrical clarity, warm harmonic palette, and elegant treatment of traditional sacred texts. In this setting of Ave Regina Caelorum, the composer offers a serene and expressive musical atmosphere, with smooth vocal lines and a contemplative sense of flow characteristic of his style. Philip W. J. Stopford — Ave Regina Caelorum Ensemble Leszczynski (Nancy, France)
Hail, O Queen of Heaven. O Lady of Angels.
Hail! thou root, hail! thou gate from whom unto the world, a light has arisen:
Rejoice, O glorious Virgin, Lovely beyond all others,
Farewell, most beautiful maiden, And pray for us to Christ.
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