This recording of Gregorian Chants includes Introits, Graduals, Alleluias, Sequences, Offertories, Communions, and Hymns from Easter Mass, and the Mass for the First Sunday after Easter. 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." (Reviewer's Bookwatch) "Setting the standard for Gregorian performance." (American Record Guide) In the late 19th century Pope Leo XIII charged the Abbey of Solesmes with the restoration and preservation of Gregorian Chant according to the original 10th-11th century manuscripts. The care and zeal with which the monks undertook this mission quickly extended the Abbey's influence beyond Europe.

Tracklist:

The Bells of Solesmes I
Introit Resurrexi IV
Gradual Haec Dies II
Alleluia Pascha Nostrum VII
Sequence Victimae Paschali I
Offertory Terra IV
Communion Pascha Nostrum VI
Sequence Salva Dies VII
Introit Quasi Modo VI
Alleluia in Die VII
Alleluia Post Dies VII
Offertory Angelus VIII
Communion Mitte VI
Hymn Ad Coenam VIII
Rhythm Exultemus III
Hymn Salva Festa Dies IV

UPC: 709887082221
Label: Solesmes
Release Date: 3.19.96
Format: CD

Monastic Choir Solesmes - Easter (CD)