Sanctus Sanctus Sanctus

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ON CHANT 'The practice of chant is remarkably effective at returning the mind to it's essential peace and the heart to it's essential openness. Only in this state, when we are free from fear and confusion, can we participate fully in life with the loving and joyful creativity that is our birthright. The participants in the Open Door teachings have incorporated chant into their practice for many years. Through their willingness and desire to share what they have realized, the remarkable talents of the composer and musicians, and the generosity of all those involved, this recording came into being. It is our wish that listening to or singing along with these chants, regardless of your particular beliefs or background in religion or spiritual practice, will lead you to a renewed sense of the preciousness of life and Being, bring you joy, and contribute to the fulfillment and well-being of all.' --Barbara W. Cordts TEXTS Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. (Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.) PERFORMERS The Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus Dewitt Tipton, conductor Steven Williams, organ (Track 1) Karen Pommerich, violin (both tracks) Oleg Melnikov, violin (Track 2) Kara Poorbaugh, viola (Track 2) Kathleen Hamilton, cello (Track 2) with participants in Open Door teachings COVER ART 'Christ' Interpretation of a Leonardo painting of Christ by artist James Rhea. Egg tempera underpainting with oil glazes. Copyright ? 2001 James Rhea. All rights reserved. RECORDING INFO Session 1: January 8, 2005 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Asheville, NC with the Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus. Recorded and edited by Richard Kowal. Session 2: June 11-16, 2005 at Dunrovin Christian Brothers Retreat Center, Marine-on-St. Croix, MN with participants in Open Door teachings. Recorded by Michael Hosford, with thanks to Sandra Julian for the use of her sound equipment. Mastering: Mixed, edited & mastered by John Kilgore Sound & Recording, NYC Graphic design: Michael Hosford & Sarah Carawan, with art by James Rhea Produced by Open Door Teachings, Inc. And Transformative Media Copyright ? 2006 Michael Hosford. All rights reserved.