- Performer: Konrad Ruhland
- Composer: Konrad Ruhland
- Audio CD (Feb 22 1994)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Sme
- ASIN: B00000295L
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| 1. Introit On The Friday Before Whitsun: Repleatur os meum laude tua |
| 2. Invitatory On The Feast Of All Saints (Psalm 94): Regem regum Dominum - Venite exsultemus |
| 3. Laudes Hymn On Sundays In The Summer: Ecce iam noctis |
| 4. Kyrie trope Of The Mass De Angelis: Kyrie - Rex aeterno |
| 5. Easter Hymn: Aurora lucis rutilat |
| 6. Great Responsory On The Feast Of Christ The King: Tua est potentia |
| 7. Processional Hymn: Salve festa dies |
| 8. Whitsun Hymn: Veni sancte Spiritus |
| 9. Movement Of An Ambrosian Mass: Gloria in excelsis Deo |
| 10. Antiphon And Psalm 116: Pacem relinquo vobis - Laudate Dominium omnes gentes |
| 11. Inviolata integra et casta es Maria |
| 12. Antiphon And Canticle Of The Blessed Virgin Mary: Magnificat anima mea Domium |
| 13. Marian ntiphon And trope: Salve regina misericordiae |
| 14. Hymn On The Feast Of St. John: Coelestis aulae nuntius |
| 15. Hymn Of St. John (Solmization): Ut queant laxis |
| 16. Sequence On The Feast Of St. Benedict: Laeta quies magni ducis |
| 17. Two-Part Kyrie 'Magnae Deus potentiae': Kyrie eleison |
| 18. Antiphon And Verse From Psalm 122: Da pacem, Domine, in diebus nostris |
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All chant discs are not alike, and this is one of the best all-around recordings, both for its program and performances. The music covers several centuries and geographic regions and, consequently, includes examples of different monastic traditions and compositional styles. This very fine male-voice choir not only sings the notes beautifully and uniformly, but also conveys the individual character and textual meaning of each chant in a natural, unlabored style. Among these 18 introits, hymns, antiphons, and responsories are some of the gems of chant repertoire, including "Veni sancte Spiritus," and "Salve festa dies." --David Vernier
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Better than the "pop" chant
Dec 17 2000
By D. Limer
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This album was written up a couple of years ago in the detroit freepress when the other "pop" chant was big. This was supposed to be a superior recording, and it is. We listen to it all through christmas, esp. christmas eve. Very calming chant, fantastic choir.
If you have never listened to Gregorian Chant before, this is the one to try.
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Spiritual and Aesthetic: Heaven and Earth
July 13 2010
By Paul S. Rottenberg
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This excellent disc of plainchant was given top ratings by NPR's Ted Libby. The ensemble is composed of superb professionals selected for their fine voices and musicality and is conducted by an early music specialist known for his many notable recordings. Performances are all very warmly attractive with clear, bright intonation and exact enunciation. The meaning and mood of each selection seems to be perfectly balanced between the word and the sound, and the effect is not only a spiritual experience, but an aesthetic one, as well. Prospective listeners shouldn't hesitate here based on ideas of cold, "monkish" sounds which only a few initiates could appreciate. Konrad Ruhland and his singers reveal great treasures in this "plain," supposedly simple music which brings thoughts of later great musicians such as Palestrina, Monteverdi, Bach, and even Brahms and others whose musical influences can be traced back to this source, this heavenly and earthly origin. Sony provides excellent notes and translations as well as warm and clear recorded sound. A classic which should remain in the catalogue.
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This is the Best!
Nov 26 2010
By StellaJane
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If you want a recording of Gregorian Chant, buy this one. It is truly the best. Having owned this CD for over 10 years, it is the one I cannot live without.
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