The first instrumental recording of Vietnamese liturgical songs. This groundbreaking collection by Brother Rufino is the first-ever instrumental recording of Vietnamese liturgical songs! Recorded primarily in Vietnam with some of the most renowned Vietnamese musicians, Longing Heart blends piano, flute and cello with traditional Vietnamese instruments to create a rich tapestry of gentle music suitable for retreats, prayer and meditation.
Featuring the exotic sound of traditional Vietnamese instruments. The instrumentation and melodies -- written by Vietnamese composers -- move the listener to feelings of transcendence. You'll notice especially the sublime sound of the dan tranh (a Vietnamese form of the Chinese zheng), the piercing quality of the dan nhi (a two-stringed fiddle) and the warmth of the dan bau (a single-stringed, mono-chord zither).
Calm yet deeply passionate music. Marked by a smooth, steady flow and Brother Rufino's tender, understated piano work, the music is calm yet deeply passionate, expressing a yearning, a hunger and thirst for the divine.
CD booklet text in English and Vietnamese.

Track List:

1. Hoi Chong / Awakening Call
2. Dâng Mẹ / Marian Consecration
3. Ca Khúc Trầm Hương / Lift Up Your Hearts
4. Dâng Chúa Trời / Offering Bread and Wine
5. Lễ Dâng / Holy Offering
6. Tình Chúa Cao Vời / Boundless Love
7. Lời Thiêng / Longing Heart
8. Tâm Tình Hiến Dâng / A Gift Of Love
9. Dâú ân Tinh Yễu/ The Seal Of Love
10. O Lai Thoi Chua Con Oi / Stay With Us, O Lord
11. Trong Cay Chua / God Alone, My All
12. Lời Thiêng / Longing Heart