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Introducing, by kind permission of the Vatican, the first studio album ever to be recorded in the Sistine Chapel,
Cantate Domino opens the door to some of the worlds most beautiful choral music, as well as into one of the most treasured sacred locations on earth
Featuring the Chapels resident choir one of the longest-established choirs anywhere in the world.

Based at the heart of the Vatican, this unique musical institution has a rich history through the centuries, stretching back to the Middle Ages.

Featuring music written for Popes, and this his choir across the centuries
An album of musicological interest and importance, as well as one containing some of the most beautiful choral music ever written.

Including world premiere recordings and previously unpublished works and editions by Palestrina, Allegri & de Victoria.

Set for release at the beginning of October, in advance of the important Papal Jubilee of 2016.

Particularly special is the original, previously unheard version of Allegris haunting Miserere now sung, and recorded, as it would have been heard in the early 17th century.

Cantate Domino follows the November 2014 release of Habemus Papam on Deutsche Grammophon - a double album featuring live recordings of the music sung by the Sistine Chapel Choir before, during and after the 2013 Papal Conclave that led to the election of Pope Francis.