He holds a doctorate in musicology and is Professor of Gregorian Chant at the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome. The collection of manuscripts dates from the 9th through 17th centuries, with the bulk concentrated in the 12th and 13th centuries. Gregorian Chant tells the story of how this unique form of music and worship functions - and has the power to enhance and revitalize worship.ĭom Daniel Saulnier is a priest of the Abbey of Saint Peter in Solesmes, France.
Mary Berry, who translated this unique work.Ī compact and scholarly book, Gregorian Chant offers a fascinating tour through chant's historical and musical origins, showing the role that chant plays in the history and liturgy of the Western church.īroad themes are discussed, such as the Divine Office and the Mass, as are detailed subjects such as psalmody, cantillation, modes, and pivotal chant manuscripts. Gregorian Chant brings together two of the forces that have fueled this modern-day chant revival: The Abbey of Saint Peter of Solesmes, France, and the late Dr. Gregorian Chant: A Guide to the History and LiturgyĬhant is finding a new and widespread audience throughout the world today. Gregory the Great, the Gregorian chant was developed in Europe beginning in the 9th century. If you choose not to do this, you can place your order manually with our order form. This antique manuscript page sold at auction for 224 in June, 2015 Traditionally (and likely erroneously) believed to be created by Pope St. In order to use CNP's shopping cart, support for the JavaScript computer language must exist and be enabled in your browser.Ĭurrently, either your browser has JavaScript disabled or does not support it.įor your convenience, we provide easy instructions on enabling JavaScript and downloading and installing a JavaScript compatible browser. CNP's Online Catalog - Gregorian Chant: A Guide to the History and Liturgy This antique manuscript page sold at auction for 224 in June, 2015 Traditionally (and likely erroneously) believed to be created by Pope St. The beginnings of Gregorian chant other rites and other sorts of chant.
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