Inclina Domine
Inclina Domine; A Treasury of Gregorian Chant, Vol. II - An indispensable resource for devotional listeningThis CD recording provides a wonderful example of how Gregorian chant can be integrated into everyday parish life throughout the year. Since this collection avoids chants that are specific to major holy days or liturgical seasons, it will become an indispensable resource for liturgical leaders who need basic resources, or for anyone looking to learn more about this method of singing the liturgy.Simple, elegant beautyThis collection includes every part of the sung Mass, not just choir music. The fully sung Mass is one of the most festive and authentic ways to celebrate the Eucharist. Using Gregorian chant is not simply singing at Mass—it is singing the Mass. Each part of the liturgy, no matter how small, has its own distinctive musical setting. The simple, elegant beauty of the chant's pure melody, sung in unison without harmony or embellishment, allows everyone to participate.Shared among priest, choir, and assemblyThe essence of the sung liturgy is dialogue: call and response, invocation and Amen. Many of the chants in this collection also alternate between men and women. And because it's easier for large groups to sing in unison than to speak in unison, these dialogues are central to the continuity and energy of the sung Mass. Since pieces are shared among priest, choir, and assembly, everyone has time to reflect and listen.An inspiring listening experienceWhat immediately comes to mind when we think of the sung Mass is the Ordinary: the Kyrie (5), the Sanctus (20), the Agnus Dei (27) and other pieces useful week after week. Of the eighteen different Gregorian settings of the Ordinary, this CD includes the standard melody for Sundays throughout the year. The opening gambit of the
Cantores in Ecclesia; Directed by Dean Applegate  (Artist)    Format: Audio CD
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