Discovering Gregorian Chant Set
Gregorian Chant
$28.99
- ISBN: 9781612619521
- Trim size: 5.5 x 5 inches
- Weight: 7 ounces.
- Publication Date: 01 Apr 2017
- Product ID: 19521
- Format: CD-Audio
Known 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.
"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."—Dr. Robert Fowells, Los Angeles Gregorian Schola (founder), California State University
"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."—Fr. Columba Kelly, OSB, St. Meinrad Archabbey
This set contains 2 CDs:
Learning About Gregorian Chant
Gregorian Chant Rediscovered
"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."—Dr. Robert Fowells, Los Angeles Gregorian Schola (founder), California State University
"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."—Fr. Columba Kelly, OSB, St. Meinrad Archabbey
This set contains 2 CDs:
Learning About Gregorian Chant
Gregorian Chant Rediscovered
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Reviews
“The most famous and ‘authentic’ recordings of Gregorian chant for generations have been those made by the Solesmes monks.” —The Boston Globe
“The music is utterly magnificent and the singing of this great choir is thrilling beyond words…it’s better to starve to this music than to live without it.” —Classic CD
“Supremely ethereal.” —USA Today
“Solesmes sets the standard for Gregorian chant performance.” —American Record Guide
“The music is utterly magnificent and the singing of this great choir is thrilling beyond words…it’s better to starve to this music than to live without it.” —Classic CD
“Supremely ethereal.” —USA Today
“Solesmes sets the standard for Gregorian chant performance.” —American Record Guide
"The success of Gregorian chant in the past century, and the centered richness of prayer it brings to all of us, is almost singularly due to the herculean efforts of the Benedictine Monks of Solesmes, France."
"Communicates a mood of mystery, timelessness, peace, beauty, and contemplation."
"The Monks of Solesmes ... use the most authentic manuscripts and ancient documents to recover the original melodies."
"The monks' chanting is living, strong, unvarnished."
"The chant is organic and text-based ... the singing is full and well-supported."
"There's something incredible fresh and new ... which is well worth your attention."
—New Liturgical Movement
"Communicates a mood of mystery, timelessness, peace, beauty, and contemplation."
"The Monks of Solesmes ... use the most authentic manuscripts and ancient documents to recover the original melodies."
"The monks' chanting is living, strong, unvarnished."
"The chant is organic and text-based ... the singing is full and well-supported."
"There's something incredible fresh and new ... which is well worth your attention."
—New Liturgical Movement
"Beauty and immense spiritual power when sung by the Monastic Choir of St. Peter's Abbey, Solesmes, France"
"The music is exceptionally inviting, engaging listeners' ears with beauty and elevating their thoughts no matter what their spiritual or religious beliefs and doctrines may be."
"The beauties of Gregorian chant...encourage inward looking, contemplation, thoughtfulness, a kind of separation from mundane affairs ... Gregorian chant resonates."
"The sensitive, careful, beautifully measured performances here can be used as an entry point to an earlier time."
—TransCentury Communications
"The music is exceptionally inviting, engaging listeners' ears with beauty and elevating their thoughts no matter what their spiritual or religious beliefs and doctrines may be."
"The beauties of Gregorian chant...encourage inward looking, contemplation, thoughtfulness, a kind of separation from mundane affairs ... Gregorian chant resonates."
"The sensitive, careful, beautifully measured performances here can be used as an entry point to an earlier time."
—TransCentury Communications
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