Deutsche Grammophon is proud to be releasing HABEMUS PAPAM, a double album featuring live recordings of the music sung by the Sistine Chapel Choir, directed by Monsignor Massimo Palombella, before, during and after the Conclave that led to the election of Pope Francis in 2013.
These key moments in the life of the Catholic Church have never before been captured on record, making this release a unique document from both a musical and an historical perspective. Adding to its significance is the inclusion of the announcement of the Conclaveâs choice and of the first speech made by the newly elected Pope Francis, on 19 March 2013: eleven minutes that captivated audiences worldwide.
Among the works included on this new album are two gems of the liturgical repertoire by Palestrina: the offertory Sicut in holocaustis, most likely written to be sung as part of the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff, and the motet Tu es pastor ovium, composed for the enthronement of Pope Sixtus V(1 May 1585). The album also includes several examples of Gregorian chant, as well as works by Francesco Guerrero, J.S. Bach, Lorenzo Perosi, Luigi,Molfino and Massimo Palombella.
Monsignor Palombella is the current director of the exceptional Sistine Chapel Choir, whose members perform all the music on the album.
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