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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 Ciaran from the Glenstal Abbey:The spiritual statement (on this recording) has evoked unprecedented response, ranging from musical excellence, to deep healing powers, to ecumenical excellence.
Track listing:
1. Caoineadh Mhuire (Mary's Keen)
2. Gol Na Dtri Muire (Weeping Of The Three Marys)
3. Darkest Midnight
4. Seacht Ndolas Na Maighdine Muire
5. Bhainis Phosta A Bhi I Gcanan (Wedding Feast At Cana)
6. Seacht Ndolas Na Maighdine Muire
7. Caoineadhn (Keen)
8. Caoineadh Na Haoine (Friday Lament)
9. Posadh Naofa Cana (Holy Wedding At Cana)
10. Dextera Domini (Lord's Right Hand)
11. Caoineadh Na Maighdine (Blessed Virgin's Keening)
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