Les Petits Chanteurs acquired recognition with the release of the 2004 film Les Choristes, for which they provided the vocals for the soundtrack. One of the soloists, Jean-Baptiste Maunier was chosen to play a lead role in the film.
The choir held a performance, entitled Les Choristes en concerte in which they sang a variety of songs, including several from the film. Jean-Baptiste Maunier and Emmanuel Lizé were the boy soloists for the concert. After Maunier's departure from the choir, Lizé moved to first soloist and his prior spot was filled by Rabi Ramadan.
In addition to performances where they sing music from the film, the choir also performs Mozart's opera-comedy, Bastien and Bastienne.
In 1995, the choir was named the official choir of the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. The choir performs in France as well as abroad, giving performances in the United States, Canada, Russia, the United Kingdom, Lebanon, Japan and more. They also perform at festivals and give their patronage to humanitarian organizations.
Pie Jesu
Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc Lyrics
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Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
Agnus dei
Agnus dei
Agnus dei
Agnus dei
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
Sempiternam
Dona eis requiem
Sempiternam
Requiem
Sempiternam
The lyrics to "Pie Jesu" by Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc are in Latin and are part of the Requiem Mass, specifically the section known as the "Pie Jesu." The phrase "Pie Jesu" translates to "O merciful Jesus" and is a plea for mercy and eternal rest for the departed souls.
The repetition of "Pie Jesu" four times at the beginning and throughout the song emphasizes the urgency and earnestness of the plea for mercy. The following line, "Qui tollis peccata mundi," translates to "who takes away the sins of the world," further highlights the belief in Jesus as the one who can absolve sins and grant peace.
The chorus of "Dona eis requiem" translates to "grant them rest," reaffirming the plea for eternal rest for the departed. The phrase "Agnus dei" translates to "Lamb of God," referring to Jesus as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world. This repetition emphasizes the belief in Jesus as the ultimate savior and redeemer.
The final lines of the song, "Sempiternam Requiem," mean "eternal rest" and further stress the desire for everlasting peace for the departed souls. Overall, "Pie Jesu" is a powerful and emotional plea for mercy, forgiveness, and eternal rest, drawing from the traditions of the Requiem Mass.
Line by Line Meaning
Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus
Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus
Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus
Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Who takes away the sins of the world
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus
Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus
Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus
Pie Jesu
Merciful Jesus
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Who takes away the sins of the world
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Agnus dei
Lamb of God
Agnus dei
Lamb of God
Agnus dei
Lamb of God
Agnus dei
Lamb of God
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Who takes away the sins of the world
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Sempiternam
Eternal
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Sempiternam
Eternal
Requiem
Rest
Sempiternam
Eternal
Writer(s): Unknown Writer, Traditional, Simon Lole, Ian Tilley, Steve Abbott
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fábio
on agnus dei
alguém consegue o playback
, karaoke ou somente instrumental dessa música?????