The text from the motet 'In Nativitate Domini nostri Jesu Christi canticum' is an adaption of words from the Gospel of St Luke (chapter 2:8-16). Charpentier's setting conveys both the sense of hushed expectancy and of simple joy. Recorded in the beautiful church of Rozay-en-Brie in France with one of the greatest examples of the French Baroque organ heritage.
Gramophone: outstanding: 'Ravishing music draws some exquisite singing in response'.