{"title":"Gregorian Chant Sets","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small collection of chant books \u0026amp; recordings specially for this season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo see our FULL Gregorian Chant collection click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paracletepress.com\/collections\/all-chant-resources\"\u003eHERE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"discovering-gregorian-chant-set","title":"Discovering Gregorian Chant Set","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eKnown throughout the world as the leading masters of Gregorian chant, these two recordings by the monks of Solesmes simplify and clarify the world of chant for those to whom Gregorian chant is a mystery. The combination of a clearly understood text (read by Sarah Moule) with the fluidly sung examples (sung by the Benedictine monks of Solesmes), convinces the listener that Gregorian chant is open to everyone for enjoyment and prayer. The clear and concise presentation on these recordings makes them a valuable resource for educators, musicologists, students of music and those who wish for a basic understanding of chant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A marvelous, brief explanation of the various types and styles of the chant, going from its early, simple forms of recitation to the elaborate, soloistic forms. Dom Saulnier's historical explanations of the origins of the texts and their use in the service is especially interesting as is their development along the way into today's usage have always been amazed at the depth of his knowledge as to the whole history of chant performance and to hear his brief and very meaningful comments is a real pleasure. . . I need hardly say that the recordings of chant from the abbey are, to my mind, still the finest on the market, thanks to Dom Claire and it is good to hear them brought out again for the American public. For anyone interested in what the various forms of chant are and where and why they were used...concise and informative.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Robert Fowells, Los Angeles Gregorian Schola (founder), California State University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A very useful tool for helping people to understand what Gregorian chant really is, how it was created and for what purpose. The combination of spoken explanation (in plain English!) and the carefully chosen sung examples is the best way to begin one's acquaintance with Gregorian chant. When you finish listening...you will have a wonderful sense of just how rich and diverse is this artistic and religious treasure of Western civilization.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Fr. 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