For the first time in history hear the Voice of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on eight enchanting original pieces of modern classical music. The 'Music From The Vatican' CD features The Choir of the Philharmonic Academy of Rome and the world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

The album is an enchanting blend of Lauretan Litanies and Marian popular chants with eight original pieces of modern classical music and feature His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, reciting and singing passages and prayers, accompanied by The Choir of the Philharmonic Academy of Rome, conducted by Monsignor Pablo Colino, Maestro Emeritus of St. Peter's Basilica and recorded in St Peter's Basilica. The world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra plays on all of the specially commissioned contemporary tracks, with the recording session taking place at the iconic Abbey Road studios.

Simon Boswell, Stefano Mainetti and Nour Eddine are the three contemporary composers who have contributed the eight specially commissioned pieces of music for Alma Mater. Collectively, the trio of writers boasts an impressive resume of film scores, TV series and stage productions from around the world.

" I am convinced that music really is the universal language of beauty which can bring together all people of good will on earth."

• Pope Benedict XVI

Tracks:

1. Sancta Dei Genitrix
2. Mater Ecclesiae
3. Advocata Nostra
4. Benedicta Tu
5. Causa Nostrae Letitiae
6. Auxilium Cristianorum
7. Regina Coeli
8. Magistra Nostra

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