Vivante espérance – Boulaur and Rieunette, 19-Track Choral CD

Time to listen and reflect

Make room for song in your day with this CD of Cistercian polyphony. Vivante espérance accompanies a prayer break, a peaceful evening or attentive listening. The voices invite you to receive each piece without rushing.

Boulaur and Rieunette: voices shaped by monastic life

This third disc in Boulaur au Fil du Temps features the choir of Cistercian nuns from Boulaur and Rieunette. The programme explores works from the 16th to 20th centuries, bringing different periods and musical characters together.

A repertoire of faith with many shades

Ave Maria, Panis angelicus, Magnificat and Laudate dominum appear alongside French songs. Praise, Marian prayer and trusting surrender all have a place. Works by Vitoria, Berthier and Duruflé are among the colours of this musical journey.

To keep close or give

For someone drawn to monastic singing, polyphony or sacred music, choose an album to discover and revisit. At home, a compatible audio CD player lets you enjoy a personal moment or share the music with someone dear.

Why choose Vivante espérance?

Its 19 tracks and 62 min 56 sec provide a varied programme on one disc from Art et Musique. Follow the complete list below in album order, or return to favourite songs whenever you wish.

Frequently asked questions

Who performs these songs?

The choir of Cistercian nuns from Boulaur and Rieunette.

Is this exclusively Gregorian chant?

The album is presented as a polyphonic programme with works from the 16th to 20th centuries.

What languages appear in the titles?

The programme includes songs with Latin and French titles, retained in the complete listing.

Complete 19-track listing

1. Ave Maria
2. Iesu rex admirabilis
3. Memento homo
4. Cantate domino
5. Cantate domino
6. Panis angelicus
7. J'irai voir un jour
8. Prends mon cœur
9. Je crois en Toi
10. Le paradis
11. Tota pulchra es
12. Trinité que j'adore
13. Viens embrasser mes sœurs
14. Mon père, je m'abandonne à toi
15. Magnificat
16. Louange à Dieu
17. O prends mon âme
18. Notre Dame du Oui
19. Laudate dominum