by Pope Benedict XVI, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Vatican Choir · Polydor · CD · EAN 0028947636649
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«Music from the Vatican: Alma Mater» is the album by Various Artists featuring the voice of Pope Benedict XVI, released in 2009 by Polydor on CD + DVD.
The project combines the voice of Pope Benedict XVI with contemporary classical music and Gregorian chants: the pontiff recites and sings Marian prayers in Latin, Italian, Portuguese, French and German, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Choir of the Philharmonic Academy of Rome.
Special two-disc edition: eight original compositions and the documentary 'The Making of a Masterpiece', about the creation of the project at the Vatican.
For listeners of sacred and classical music interested in the Marian repertoire and the figure of Benedict XVI.
