Canti della preghiera a Taizé – Prayer CD, 19 Tracks

An invitation to make room for stillness

At the start of the day or as evening settles, let the opening notes mark out a moment apart. Canti della preghiera a Taizé accompanies prayer, spiritual reading or attentive listening. A simple way to create a reflective atmosphere at home.

Simple melodies with room for the words

Taizé chants are built around short phrases repeated over time. Their melodic simplicity makes them easy to listen to, remember and gradually join in with. Repetition gives the words time to resonate within.

A programme of chants and prayers

Enjoy Bonum est confidere, Ubi Caritas Deus ibi est, Laudate Dominum and Misericordias Domini, alongside chants in Italian. A reading from John 15:9-11, intercessions and a prayer by Brother Roger enrich the 19-track programme.

Listen alone or share with others

To recall a stay at Taizé, discover its chants or give a thoughtful spiritual gift, this prayer CD makes a welcome addition to a collection. It can accompany personal prayer or provide a starting point for shared prayer with family or a small group.

The experience of Taizé on CD

Performed by the Communauté de Taizé and recorded at Taizé, the album offers 67 minutes and 15 seconds of listening. This physical audio CD, under the Auvidis Distribution label, plays on a compatible CD player. The programme is mainly in Italian and Latin; the full titles and timings appear below.

Frequently asked questions

How many tracks are included?

19 tracks combining chants and prayers, including a Bible reading and intercessions.

Which languages does the programme use?

Mainly Italian and Latin. Original titles are retained in the list below.

Where was it recorded and how long is it?

It was recorded at Taizé. The stated total running time is 67 minutes and 15 seconds.

Complete track listing and timings

1. Benedite il Signor (Bénissez le Seigneur) — 3:29
2. Bonum est confidere — 3:55
3. Alleluia 17 con versetti dal salmo 27 (26) — 3:23
4. Lettura (Giovanni 15,9-11) — 0:44
5. Questa notte (La ténèbre) — 3:05
6. Kyrie eleison 17 con intercessioni — 3:44
7. Dio non può che donare il suo amor (Dieu ne peut que donner son amour) — 4:01
8. Preghiera di Frère Roger — 0:50
9. Psallite Deo — 2:48
10. Dona la pace — 4:36
11. Magnificat-corale — 3:22
12. Ubi Caritas Deus ibi est — 3:48
13. Vieni Spirito creatore-canone — 2:30
14. Laudate Dominum — 4:12
15. Misericordias Domini — 3:51
16. Cristo Signore (Toi, tu nous aimes) — 4:36
17. Christus resurrexit — 3:59
18. Tui amoris ignem — 4:38
19. Il Signor (El Senyor) — 3:47