St. John of the Cross: Volume II

The Spanish mystic and Carmelite friar and priest, John of the Cross was known for his writing His poetry and his studies on the growth of the soul are considered one of the highpoints in Spanish literature. Two of his poems—the “Spiritual Canticle” and the “Dark Night of the Soul”—are widely considered masterpieces of Spanish poetry, both for their formal stylistic point of view and their rich symbolism and imagery. In this recording of the English translation of his poetry, American actor (The Manchurian Candidate) Khigh Dhiegh reads 11 of St. John of the Cross’s poems including “Spiritual Canticle” and “Dark Night of the Soul.” The liner notes include the original Spanish poems and their English translation.

Track Listing

101	Deep Rapture - Entreme donde no supe	Khigh Dhiegh	02:44
102	Romance (I - IX)	Khigh Dhiegh	12:46
103	Ballad of Babylon - Super flumina Babylonis	Khigh Dhiegh	03:43
104	Madrigal - Un pastorcico	Khigh Dhiegh	01:44
105	Song of the Soul - Aunque es de noche / Hunter's Quest - Por toda la hermosura	Khigh Dhiegh	03:17
201	Capsule of Perfection - Suma de la perfección / Of Falconry - Tras de un amoroso lance	Khigh Dhiegh	02:13
202	Dark Night - En una nocha oscura	Khigh Dhiegh	02:11
203	Spiritual Canticle - Canciones entre el alma y el Esposo	Khigh Dhiegh	09:21
204	Without and With Mainstay - Sin arrimo y con arrimo	Khigh Dhiegh	01:42
205	Living Flame of Love - Oh llama de amor viva	Khigh Dhiegh	01:29
206	Life no Life - Que muero porque no muero	Khigh Dhiegh	03:42