Gregorian Chant – Songs of the Spirit

Ismael Fernández de la Cuesta made music history when his landmark recordings brought the haunting beauty of Gregorian chant to millions of people across the globe. Now the renowned choir director leads a breathtaking concert of 12th, 13th and 14th century chants that unlocks the meditative power, ancient mystery and universal spirituality of this music. Recorded at the Basilica and Pantheon of San Isidoro in Leon, Gregorian Chant: Songs of the Spirit also features stunning visuals from some of northern Spain’s most beautiful monasteries and churches as well as insightful interviews with prominent academic and religious experts. Ismael Fernández de la Cuesta is a scholar, vocalist and world-famous expert on liturgical music. He is internationally known as the choir director and lead voice on the bestselling CD Chant. DVD extras include: Interviews of Don Randel, Tom Kelly and Cardinal Bevilaqua