Chant Grégorien (Messe VIII De Angelis)

Chœur Des Moines De L'Abbaye Saint-Pierre De Solesmes

Label: Disques Decca
Catalog number: 462.525
Format: 7" · 45 RPM · EP · Mono
Country: France
Released: 1960
Genre: Classical

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This recording of the Messe VIII De Angelis offers a preserved glimpse into the traditional liturgical vocal practices maintained by the monks of the Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes. Collectors prize such recordings for their meditative quality and the historical dedication required to archive these ancient chants in a studio setting.

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The Chant Grégorien recordings by the monks of Solesmes Abbey are considered the definitive benchmark for the interpretation of Gregorian chant in the twentieth century. Released in 1960 under the Decca label, this specific recording captures the Missa VIII, known as 'De Angelis,' which is among the most famous and widely sung settings of the Mass in the Roman Catholic tradition. The production stems from the abbey's long-standing dedication to the liturgical reform movement, which aimed to restore the authenticity of medieval plainchant through extensive paleographic research.

The recording process was led by Dom Joseph Gajard, the choirmaster at Solesmes, who was a central figure in the development of the Solesmes method of rhythmic interpretation. By prioritizing the natural flow of the Latin text over strict metronomic timing, Gajard’s choir achieved a fluid, prayerful sound that became the gold standard for ecclesiastical music worldwide. The album was released during a period of burgeoning interest in early music, finding a receptive audience both within the liturgical community and among secular listeners who valued the recordings for their serene, meditative qualities.

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