Everything you write about repetition over the years is so true. I sang in a scholarly for 4 years and I found that, having sung it the first year, the same chants would arrive again the next year and became familiar friends. But the wonder of their meaning and appropriateness became deeper. It’s as if these chants became interiorized with greater meaning with each passing year. It really is a wonder.
You're welcome! I had to go around the internet collecting these pieces. However, most of the recordings are sung by the monks of Triors, who recorded the entire cycle of chant propers for the liturgical year (old missal):
In addition to these, I really love the Choralschola der Wiener Hofburgkapelle, directed by Pater Hubert Dopf. They have a set of 6 CDs that seems to be republished every so often and for a very good price.
"...subconscious realms in the soul..." YES! And ..."this unforgettable melody has gone into your soul..." YES! You describe my fascination with Gregorian Chant! Blessed be God!
Everything you write about repetition over the years is so true. I sang in a scholarly for 4 years and I found that, having sung it the first year, the same chants would arrive again the next year and became familiar friends. But the wonder of their meaning and appropriateness became deeper. It’s as if these chants became interiorized with greater meaning with each passing year. It really is a wonder.
Thank you for sharing the music along with the article. Can the music shared with us be accessed/purchased in a single recording?
You're welcome! I had to go around the internet collecting these pieces. However, most of the recordings are sung by the monks of Triors, who recorded the entire cycle of chant propers for the liturgical year (old missal):
https://www.traditions-monastiques.com/en/136-cds-gregorian-music-for-sale-notre-dame-triors-abbey
In addition to these, I really love the Choralschola der Wiener Hofburgkapelle, directed by Pater Hubert Dopf. They have a set of 6 CDs that seems to be republished every so often and for a very good price.
Also, "Benedicta" by Norcia is great.
"...subconscious realms in the soul..." YES! And ..."this unforgettable melody has gone into your soul..." YES! You describe my fascination with Gregorian Chant! Blessed be God!
Thank you