Title: Saint Benedict-Mass Proper To The Benedictine Order Artist: Dom Claude Gay Label: Paraclete Press Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 709887082023 Genre: Classical Release Date: 2019-04-26 Number of Discs: 1
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)
Tracks: 1.1 Pieces (24) for organ, Op. 6: Prière 1.2 Gaudeamus, introit, mode 1 1.3 Domine Prævenisti, gradual in mode 4 1.4 Vir Dei Benedictus, Alleluia (Mode 6) 1.5 Læta Dies, sequence in mode 6 1.6 Semel Iuravi, communion in mode 4 1.7 Claris Coniubils, hymn in mode 3 1.8 Mein Jesu! was für Seelenweh, for voice ; continuo, BWV 487 (BC F237) (Schemelli Gesangbuch No. 283) 1.9 Cantata No. 63, "Christen, ätzet diesen Tag," BWV 63 (BC A8): Chorale (organ), Ich ruf zu dir 1.10 Os iusti, introit in mode 6 1.11 Iustus ut Palma, alleluia in mode 4 1.12 Desiderium, offertory in mode 6 1.13 Fidelis servus, communion in mode 7 1.14 Lauds Antiphons 1.15 Sanctissime, antiphon in mode 4 1.16 O Cælestis Norma, antiphon, Mode 1 1.17 Hodie S. Benedictus, antiphon in mode 2 1.18 Pavanne in D minor
