Gregorian Chant Feasts of Our Lady CD

Feasts of Our Lady - This recording includes two Masses of Our Lady plus the four Antiphons to the Holy Virgin in both Solemn and Simple tones celebrating the humble maiden whom all generations call Blessed. 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." "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. Two Masses of Our Lady plus the four Antiphons to the Holy Virgin in both Solemn and Simple tones celebrate the humble maiden whom all generations call Blessed. Track 1-Introit Salve Track 2-Gradual Benedicta Track 3-Alleluia Virga Jesse Track 4-Sequence Ave Maria Track 5-Offertory Beata Es Track 6-Communion Beata Viscera Track 7-Antiphon Alma Track 8-Antiphon Regina Caeli Track 9-Antiphon Ave Regina Caelorum Track 10-Antiphon Salve Regina Track 11-Introit Vultum Tuum Track 12-Kyrie IX Track 13-Gloria IX Track 14-Gradual Track 15-Alleluia Ave Maria Track 16-Offertory Recordare Track 17-Communion Diffusa Est Track 18-Antiphon Salve Regina Track 19-Antiphon Ave Regina Caelorum Track 20-Alma Track 21-Antiphon Regina Caeli

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