Chant: Music For The Soul
$9.25
- Antiphon In Paradisum and Psalm
- Response Subvenite
- Response Libera me
- Stift Heiligenkreuz Bells
- Introitus Requiem æternam
- Kyrie
- Graduale Requiem æternam
- Tractus Absolve
- Offertorium Domine Jesu Christe
- Sanctus
- Acclamato Post Elevationem
- Agnus Dei
- Communio Lux æterna
- Deus in adiutorium
- Hymn Te lucis ante terminum
- Psalm 4
- Psalm 90 (91)
- Psalm 133
- Lectio brevis
- Responsorium breve
- Canticum Simeonis Nunc dimittis
- Kyrie
- Oratio conclusiva
- Salve Regina
- Benedictio
- Stift Heiligenkreuz bells
- Hymn Veni Creator Spiritus
- Introitus in Dominica Pentecostes
- Communio in Dominica Pentecostes
Wonderfully soothing - I listen to this in my car between stops and I love how the songs soothe my spirit, especially when hectic schedules stress me out!
Ravishing chant - I agree with reviewer J. Anderson that this is a consummately attractive collection of Gregorian chant. However, that the divine interior pulse of Gregorian chant seems often lost by overconsideration seems to me a gratuitous and purely subjective judgment. To these ears, the monks of Heiligenkreuz probably include vocal training in their preparation of the chant, not a quality one primarily associates with the singing of Solesmes (think of the Solesmes scoop). Historically, a great part of the Gregorian repertoire was written for scholae cantorae, singers whose training and experience was above and beyond the capabilities of the average monk or chanting celebrant. Singing even some of the simpler yet still magnificent Introits such as the Requiem on this disc required and still requires significant vocal culture. Again, to these ears, it seems that these monks sing with that consummate elan vital so prized by Dom Mocquereau, one of the great leaders of Solesmes chant. I am also put off by Anderson s characterization of their use of standard Germanic pronunciation of the Latin -- not a mixed classical pronunciation as the reviewer states -- as a transgression of Italian pronunciation. Trangression implies spiritual deviation -- a sin in other words. At the least, it is a strange term to use to describe a common practice, both historically and at present, to use the Latin pronunciation of one s native linguistic tradition, thus an English, or German, or Spanish or even a French pronunciation of the Latin in addition to the Italian which has been more prevalent in America. Nothing transgressive about German monks singing with German Latin pronunciation! At any rate, I am pleased that Anderson recommends this recording as mostly praiseworthy -- but in my estimation, 5 stars.
supreme spirituality - This is one of the most beautiful sacred music ever, you reach peace, sublimity in a humble heart.Please visit Heiligenkreuz when in Vienna, a delightful short trip (try to find out when the Cistercian monks sing in the church) you ll never forget the experience.Walter M. ReimannToronto,Canada
meditation/relaxation tpae - this cd was awesome and just what i hoped it would b..very relaxing, helpful to meditate..its soothing sounds lull u..excellent!
CHANT Music for the Soul - This CD by the Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz is marvelous. The chants are soothing and inspiring. The blending of voices makes the listener aware of the calming effect of Gregorian chants. It is beautiful, fulfilling and lifts the soul. The voices become one.