The Sistine Chapel Choir, also known as the Cappella Musicale Pontificia Sistina, is one of the oldest and most revered musical institutions in the world. This highly accomplished choir is based at the Vatican, with its primary role being the performance of the liturgical music during papal celebrations. Its origin can be traced back to the early centuries of the church, but it gained particular prominence under the patronage of the Renaissance popes, who oversaw the chapel's decoration by noted artists such as Michelangelo.

With its rich history steeped in the tradition of choral music, the Sistine Chapel Choir is composed of highly skilled vocalists, including both adult singers and child choristers known as the Pueri Cantores. Their repertoire spans from Gregorian chant to contemporary compositions, but they are particularly known for their interpretation of Renaissance polyphony as evidenced in their releases like "Palestrina," "Tomas Louis de Victoria," and "Cantate Domino - La Cappella Sistina e la musica dei Papi." Their intimate and spiritually moving performances have been recorded in a number of albums, including those that capture the essence of Lent, Advent, and Christmas within the famous walls of the Sistine Chapel, such as "O Crux Benedicta. Lent and Holy Week at the Sistine Chapel" and "Veni Domine: Advent & Christmas At The Sistine Chapel." Through these recordings and their international concerts, the Sistine Chapel Choir underlines its commitment to upholding the highest standards of the choral tradition and sharing the transcendent beauty of sacred music with the wider world.

Genres

Early Music Choir

Italian Choir

Related Artists

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Tomás Luis de Victoria

Felice Anerio

Peter Phillips

A:N:S Chorus

Latest Release

O Crux Benedicta. Lent and Holy Week at the Sistine Chapel

Sistine Chapel Choir

Album - 22 Tracks - Released March 1, 2019