Cappella Records, the record label of Cappella Romana, is thrilled to announce its first release to earn a JUNO Award nomination!

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has announced the nomination of Cappella Records’ 2025 release of Benedict Sheehan: Ukrainian War Requiem, featuring the Axios Men’s Ensemble and the tenors and basses of Pro Coro Canada, under the direction of Michael Zaugg.

Benedict Sheehan’s Ukrainian War Requiem is a powerful tribute to Ukraine’s enduring spirit, honoring lives lost in war through music. Rooted in the tradition of the panakhyda (a memorial service for the dead), it blends ancient Ukrainian prayers, Latin texts, and Jewish melodies, symbolizing Ukraine’s complex past, present, and future.

Performed by the Axios Men’s Ensemble and the tenors and basses of Pro Coro Canada under Michael Zaugg, this work commemorates the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, democracy, and faith. The Ukrainian War Requiem stands as a vigil for the fallen and a celebration of Ukraine’s resilient heritage.

All of us at Cappella Records send hearty congratulations to conductor and composer Benedict Sheehan, the production team at Soundmirror (Blanton Alspaugh, producer), and all the singers who made this album!