Magnificat
Thaïs Raï-Westphal (soprano), Carlos Builes Velez (bass), Anouk Defontenay (mezzo-soprano), Jordan Mouaïssia (tenor), Yves Castagnet (organ), Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris, Henri Chalet
The choir’s director, Henri Chalet, draws gorgeous singing from his forces, capitalising on the sonorous acoustic of the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde, La Maîtrise’s temporary home during the...
Magnificat
Thaïs Raï-Westphal (soprano), Carlos Builes Velez (bass), Anouk Defontenay (mezzo-soprano), Jordan Mouaïssia (tenor), Yves Castagnet (organ), Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris, Henri Chalet
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The choir’s director, Henri Chalet, draws gorgeous singing from his forces, capitalising on the sonorous acoustic of the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde, La Maîtrise’s temporary home during the...
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The new album of the Maîtrise de Notre Dame de Paris is a world-premiere recording of a new Magnificat written by composer and long-time Notre Dame choir organist Yves Castagnet.
The recording was made by the Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Chœur d’adultes, Henri Chalet, conductor, Yves Castagnet, organ, and soloists Thaïs Raï Westphal, Anouk Defontenay, Jordan Mouaïssia and Carlos Builes Velez.
“The Magnificat has accompanied me in my daily life for over 30 years. In fact, this text appears daily in the Catholic liturgy, every evening of the year, in the office of Vespers. Every evening, I accompany the singing of the Magnificat on the organ as part of the services at Notre-Dame Cathedral. The Virgin Mary's own words, sung in this cathedral dedicated to her... How can you not be moved by the power and beauty of this text?” – Yves Castagnet
Contents and tracklist
- Yves Castagnet (organ), Thaïs Raï-Westphal (soprano), Carlos Builes Velez (bass), Jordan Mouaïssia (tenor), Anouk Defontenay (mezzo-soprano)
- Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris
- Henri Chalet
- Yves Castagnet (organ)
- Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris
- Henri Chalet
- Yves Castagnet (organ)
- Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris
- Henri Chalet
- Yves Castagnet (organ)
- Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris
- Henri Chalet
Awards and reviews
January 2025
The choir’s director, Henri Chalet, draws gorgeous singing from his forces, capitalising on the sonorous acoustic of the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde, La Maîtrise’s temporary home during the restoration.
February 2025
Castagnet breaks the work into 10 sections, responding to the text with a colourful palette. The choral writing is also assured and satisfyingly varied.
