Latin text, English translation, vocabulary, essays, and bibliography to accompany the musical performance. This is also the libretto for audio-CD listening.

These arrangements come from all periods of music, from 12th century Hildegard of Bingen to such 20th-century luminaries as Pablo Casals and Francis Poulenc.

Special Features

• an original Latin text for each of the 17 lyrics
  
• a professional English translation
  
• a list of key Latin vocabulary items
  
• a succinct background essay on each lyric
  
• commentary on the specific musical arrangement for each selection
• many illustrations