Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
VOCES8 are joined by members of sister group, APOLLO5, to perform the Sanctus from Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s monumental Missa Papae Marcelli, one of the defining masterpieces of Renaissance polyphony. Written in the sixteenth century and admired for its transcendent beauty, the Mass remains a cornerstone of the choral repertoire.
TEXT
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus
Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua.
Hosanna in excelsis.
TRANSLATION
Holy, Holy, Holy,
Lord God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
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About APOLLO5
APOLLO5 stands out as one of Britain’s smallest but most dynamic vocal groups. Comprising a soprano, mezzo-soprano, two tenors, and a bass, the ensemble — named after the ancient Greek god of music — has earned a reputation for its ability to connect intimately with audiences whilst producing a rich, vibrant and versatile sound.
With a repertoire that embraces Renaissance, classical, and contemporary choral works, alongside folk, jazz, and pop, the group’s five voices vividly bring five centuries of music to life.
Follow APOLLO5 on:
APOLLO5 Website apollo5.co.uk
Facebook facebook.com/VOCES8
Instagram instagram.com/apollo5.uk
Facebook facebook.com/apollo5.uk
VOCES8 are joined by members of sister group, APOLLO5, to perform the Sanctus from Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s monumental Missa Papae Marcelli, one of the defining masterpieces of Renaissance polyphony. Written in the sixteenth century and admired for its transcendent beauty, the Mass remains a cornerstone of the choral repertoire.
TEXT
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus
Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua.
Hosanna in excelsis.
TRANSLATION
Holy, Holy, Holy,
Lord God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
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VOCES8 is the no. 1 streamed classical vocal ensemble in the world. Through the VOCES8 Foundation, it runs an innovative and wide reaching education programme reaching 50,000 participants every year, with an aim to inspire people through music.
Become a member of the VOCES8 channel for exclusive performances, behind the scenes moments and early access to new releases 👉bit.ly/4bAwaNA
Subscribe to VOCES8 YouTube channel 👉 bit.ly/43Xg38H
Follow VOCES8 on:
VOCES8 Website voces8.com
VOCES8 Foundation Website https://www.voces8.foundation
Donate to the VOCES8 Foundation 👉 bit.ly/4or0UDO
Facebook facebook.com/VOCES8
Instagram instagram.com/voces8
TikTok tiktok.com/@voces8official
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About APOLLO5
APOLLO5 stands out as one of Britain’s smallest but most dynamic vocal groups. Comprising a soprano, mezzo-soprano, two tenors, and a bass, the ensemble — named after the ancient Greek god of music — has earned a reputation for its ability to connect intimately with audiences whilst producing a rich, vibrant and versatile sound.
With a repertoire that embraces Renaissance, classical, and contemporary choral works, alongside folk, jazz, and pop, the group’s five voices vividly bring five centuries of music to life.
Follow APOLLO5 on:
APOLLO5 Website apollo5.co.uk
Facebook facebook.com/VOCES8
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![VOCES8: Ave Verum by William Byrd
VOCES8 sings William Byrds setting of Ave Verum in the VOCES8 Centre in London.
TEXT
Ave verum corpus, natum de Maria Virgine,
vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine,
cuius latus perforatum fluxit sanguine:
esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine.
O dulcis, O pie, O Jesu, fili Mariae.
Miserere mei. Amen.
TRANSLATION
Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary,
who has truly suffered,
was sacrificed on the cross for mortals,
whose pierced side flowed with blood:
Be for us a foretaste [of Heaven]
in the final judgement.
Oh sweet, oh pious, oh Jesus, son of Mary,
Have mercy on me. Amen.
VOCES8 is the no. 1 streamed classical vocal ensemble in the world. Through the VOCES8 Foundation, it runs an innovative and wide reaching education programme reaching 50,000 participants every year, with an aim to inspire people through music.
Become a member of the VOCES8 channel for exclusive performances, behind the scenes moments and early access to new releases 👉http://bit.ly/4bAwaNA
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