The Church has given us a rich tradition of music for Advent. Solemn, yet joyful, it helps us to prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ. Deacon Tom Loewe joins us with two examples.

The featured songs are:

Bereitet die Wege, Bereitet die Bahn (Prepare the Way, Prepare the Path)

Composer: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) From: Advent Cantata, BVW 132 (f.p., Weimar, December 22, 1715) Vocalist, Arlene Auger, soprano (oboist unnamed) Orchestra: Bach Ensemble-Helmuth Rilling, Conductor CD: Hanssler Classics label, 2010

Veni Veni, Emmanuel

Traditional Latin (circa 7th century AD)Performance: Gesualdo SixArrangement: Philip LawsonDirector: Owain ParkRecorded Live: Trinity Chapel, Cambridge, 2014

Guest Info

Deacon Tom Loewe is the co-host with Sr. Sarah Burdick of Notes from Above on Ave Maria Radio. You can catch his program Sundays at 4:30 pm, Wednesdays at 9 pm, and Saturdays at 8 am on Ave Maria Radio.

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