Sequenzen (Gregorianische Gesänge III = Gregorian Chant III = Chants Grégoriens III)

Released in 1982 under the Seon label, this recording of 'Sequenzen' is part of a series documenting Gregorian chants performed by the Capella Antiqua München under the direction of Konrad Ruhland. The Seon label was instrumental in the late 20th-century revival of early music, prioritizing scholarly accuracy and authentic performance practices to bring centuries-old liturgical music to modern audiences. This series emerged at a time when historical performance movements were gaining academic and commercial momentum, seeking to strip away the romanticized interpretations common in earlier decades.

Konrad Ruhland, an esteemed scholar and conductor, founded the Capella Antiqua München specifically to explore the nuances of medieval and Renaissance music. His approach for these recordings focused on the rhythmic and melodic fluidity inherent in neumatic notation, emphasizing the communal, meditative nature of the chants. The series was well-regarded by musicologists for its dedication to the original manuscript sources, positioning the ensemble as a definitive voice in the performance of Gregorian repertory during the 1980s.