Chant from St. Michael's Abbey
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From St. Michael's Abbey
GREGORIAN CHANT: REQUIEM (CD)
This third album of Gregorian Chant by the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey, who have been praised for the quality and vigor of their chant, presents the traditional Requiem music according to the ancient Norbertine Rite, which is similar to the ubiquitous Roman Rite, but is the exclusive patrimony of the Norbertine Fathers.
It was recorded during one of the longest and most violent tempests of 2010. The abbey's cantor, Fr. Chrysostom Baer, decided that, far from detracting from the quality of the recording, the atmospheric effects created by the howling winds actually enhanced the haunting tones of chant.
15 selections
Total time: 38:19
For a track list and audio samples (using your Windows Media Player), select the MORE PRODUCT INFO tab below.
Proceeds from the sale of this CD support the relocation of the Abbey and its preparatory school.
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From St. Michael's Abbey
ANTHOLOGY
Chants & Polyphony
Following the success of Christmas at St. Michael's Abbey, the Norbertine Fathers of Orange County, California, released this second CD. Recorded in the Abbey's small church, this cross section of favorites includes music from the Renaissance era and chants from the liturgy sung on Easter, Pentecost, Christmas and other great feasts. After centuries of use, these chants still retain their sacramental quality. Proceeds from the sale of this CD support the relocation of the Abbey and its preparatory school. Extensive liner notes.
18 selections
Total time: 1 hour
For a track list and audio samples (using your Windows Media Player), select the MORE PRODUCT INFO tab below.
Proceeds from the sale of this CD support the relocation of the Abbey and its preparatory school.
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CHRISTMAS AT ST. MICHAEL'S ABBEY
Chant for the Three Masses of Christmas
Gregorian chants in Latin sung by the Norbertine Fathers of Orange County, California. Includes Introit, Gradual, Alleluia, Prose, Offertory and Communion for all three Christmas Masses (Midnight, Dawn & Day) as they are sung at St. Michael's Abbey. After centuries of use, these chants still retain their sacramental quality, supple vigor, and ability to dispose the soul for the contemplation of God and His Mysteries.
The repertoires of chant are almost like "dialects" of the Gregorian repertoire - there is substantial overlap of texts and settings found in the Roman Missal (for the Mass) and Antiphonarium (for the Liturgy of the Hours), but there are items that differ in part or completely.
16 selections
Total time: 40:21
For a track list and audio samples (using your Windows Media Player), select the MORE PRODUCT INFO tab below.
Proceeds from the sale of this CD support the relocation of the Abbey and its preparatory school.
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