Ubi caritas by Ola Gjeilo

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A composer from Norway, a women's ensemble in the Netherlands - and with this piece a felicitous combination.  Based on one of the best chants out there.

You can learn more about Gjeilo (pronounced Yay-low) from his website. The ensemble Vocaal Kerkrade also has a website in Dutch.

And sometimes just listening is enough!

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