The father of organized western monasticism, Saint Benedict, is celebrated with Mass and Office chants as well as organ music played on the Grandes orgues at Solesmes. This recording reflects the unmatched authenticity which characterizes the exquisitely gracious and moving performances of Gregorian chant by the Monks of Solesmes. "Paraclete Press offers a superb list of outstanding Christian music which is magnificently performed by the monks of Solesmes. Each of these highly recommended exceptional recordings is flawlessly produced and showcases centuries of devotions, chants, celebrations, and the glorification of God." (Reviewer's Bookwatch) "Setting the standard for Gregorian performance." (American Record Guide)

Tracklist:

Pieces (24) for organ, Op. 6: PriÃ¨re
Gaudeamus, introit, mode 1
Domine PrÃ¦venisti, gradual in mode 4
Vir Dei Benedictus, Alleluia (Mode 6)
LÃ¦ta Dies, sequence in mode 6
Semel Iuravi, communion in mode 4
Claris Coniubils, hymn in mode 3
Mein Jesu! was fÃ¼r Seelenweh, for voice ; continuo, BWV 487 (BC F237) (Schemelli Gesangbuch No. 283)
Cantata No. 63, "Christen, Ã¤tzet diesen Tag," BWV 63 (BC A8): Chorale (organ), Ich ruf zu dir 1
Os iusti, introit in mode 6 1
Iustus ut Palma, alleluia in mode 4 1
Desiderium, offertory in mode 6 1
Fidelis servus, communion in mode 7 1
Lauds Antiphons 1
Sanctissime, antiphon in mode 4 1
O CÃ¦lestis Norma, antiphon, Mode 1 1
Hodie S. Benedictus, antiphon in mode 2 1
Pavanne in D minor

UPC: 709887082023
Label: Paraclete Press
Release Date: 4.26.19
Format: CD

Monastic Choir Solesmes - Saint Benedict-Mass Proper To The Benedictine Order (CD)