Cuncti simus concanentes from the Llibre Vermell de Montserrat
Cuncti simus concanentes from Llibre Vermell de Montserrat, with 40 second flute introduction, performed by singers and instrumentalists from the Antwerps Collegium Musicum (ACM) directed by Willem Ceuleers (playing the flute as well).
This song (rounddance) was popular with the pilgrims in the 14th Century. Monks of the Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat recorded the music notes and text (probably based on a secular song) somewehere between 1396-1399.
The page with this song you see above.
The content is simple: Let us sing for the Virgin, Ave Maria... You can imagine them dancing in the church during night, singing this song.
The mystic flute introduction is by the director of the ensemble Willem Ceuleers
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original texts and translations:
TEXT
Cuncti simus concanentes : Ave Maria.
Virgo sola existente en affuit angelus,
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