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Release Date: 01-07-1996
Label: Sounds True
Catalog Number: MM00320D
Barcode: 600835032025
Musical Style: World
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caoineadh Mhuire (Mary's Keen) | 7 | An Caoineadh (The Keen) |
| 2 | Gol Na DTri Muire (The Weeping Of The Three Marys) | 8 | Caoineadh Na HAoine (Friday Lament) |
| 3 | Darkest Midnight | 9 | Posadh Naofa Cana (The Holy Wedding At Cana) |
| 4 | Seacht NDolas Na Maighdine Muire Uibh Rathach (The Seven Sarrows Of The Virgin Mary I) | 10 | Destera Domini (The Lord's Right Hand) |
| 5 | An Bhainis Phosta A Bhi I GCana (The Wedding Feast At Cana) | 11 | Caoneadhi Na Maighdine (The Blessed Virgin's Keening) |
| 6 | Seacht NDolas Na Maighdine Muire (The Seven Sorrows Of The Virgin Mary II) | ||
Description:
The Most Ancient Music of the Celts - Recorded in the warm, pure acoustic environment of Glenstal Abbey, The Virgin's Lament is a rare recording of the oldest surviving Celtic music. Nóirín Ní Riain performs these medieval Celtic religious songs, as well as women's spirituals sung in Gaelic and traditional Gregorian plainchant. The Virgin's Lament is the direct aural flowering of Nóirín's personal odyssey into traditional religious songs of the Irish language. Writes Brother C¡ar‡n of the Glenstal Abbey: The spiritual statement [on this recording] has evoked unprecedented response, ranging from musical excellence, to deep healing powers, to ecumenical excellence. Eleven songs.
