Gregorian Chant Vol. 15: Sundays XXVI, XVII, XXXIII "Per Annum" (Formerly 20th, 21st And 23rd After Pentecost)

This recording is part of an extensive series documenting the Gregorian chant repertoire, performed by the monks of the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Solesmes. The Solesmes congregation has been the primary authority on the restoration and performance of the chant tradition since the late 19th century, playing a pivotal role in the liturgical reforms that sought to return to authentic plainchant melodies. This specific volume, released in 1975, continues that scholarly mission by providing an archive of the proper chants for the Sundays of the liturgical season known as 'Per Annum'.

Dom Joseph Gajard, the choirmaster of Solesmes for several decades, directed these recordings with a focus on fluid phrasing and prayerful execution, emphasizing the natural rhythms of the Latin text over strict metrical timing. The Record Society, a label known for high-quality pressings of classical and choral music, curated these releases for listeners seeking both devotional inspiration and historical preservation. The series is widely regarded by musicologists and liturgical scholars as the definitive reference for the Solesmes method of performance.