SONUS performs Sainte-Chapelle, by Eric Whitacre

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SONUS is proud to announce the release of our second EP, "The Parthenon Sessions".
Recorded in Nashville's beautiful full-scale replica of the Greek Parthenon, "The Parthenon Sessions" features works by modern composers Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjelio, and John Tavener. The lush, complex harmonies of these pieces blossom in the acoustics of the Parthenon, which boasts an ethereal two seconds of echo.

The piece featured in this video, "Sainte-Chapelle" by Eric Whitacre, paints a picture of a young woman alone in a chapel, hearing the angels in the stained-glass singing "Holy, holy, holy", and echoing back her own whispers of worship.

Recorded in Partnership with the Centennial Park Conservancy.
Available for streaming and download on all digital platforms.

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Song info:
Sainte-Chapelle, by Eric Whitacre
Conducted by Timbre Cierpke
Recorded with permission and in partnership with the Centennial Park Conservancy.
Video & editing by Griffin R Dunn Videography
Audio & editing by Sarah Michelle Bailey

Translation:
An innocent girl
Entered the chapel;
And the angels in the glass
Softly sang,

“Hosanna in the highest!”

The innocent girl
Whispered,
“Holy! Holy! Holy!”

Light filled the chamber,
Many-coloured light;
She heard her voice
Echo,

“Holy! Holy! Holy!”

Softly the angels sang,

“Lord God of Hosts, Heaven and earth are full
Of your glory!

Hosannah in the highest!
Hosannah in the highest!”

Her voice becomes light, And the light sings,

“Holy! Holy! Holy!”

The light sings softly,
“Lord God of Hosts,
Heaven and earth are full
Of your glory!”