Polish Passion and Lenten songs performed by the Mazowsze Folk Ensemble

Lent holds a place of special importance in the historical development of Christian art. Poland is no exception. From the Middle Ages onwards, many works of literature and music in the Lenten theme have been written and composed. This CD features works describing the last days of the life of Christ by composers of the 15th and 16th centuries representing different genres. This important strand of early Polish culture, expressing reflection on life, repentance, collective and personal tragedy and hope of redemption, has produced an extensive heritage of outstanding relics of Polish literature and music. Lent drama with musical accompaniment was of paramount importance for the formation of European drama and theatre.

Song Title Information:

1. Jezy Chryste, Panie miły  
2. Krzyżu święty  
3. Krzyżu Chrystusa  
4. Rozmyślajmy dziś  
5. Ach, mój Jezu  
6. Ogrodzie Oliwny  
7. Któryś za nas cierpiał rany  
8. W krzyżu cierpienie  
9. Wisi na krzyżu  
10. Ludu, mój ludu  
11. Boże w dobroci  
12. Kto się w opieke  
13. Panis angelicus  
14. Popule meus  
15. Ave verum corpus