In anticipation of tomorrow’s feast of Saint Gregory the Great, I’d like to share with you some classic and vintage Gregorian Chant, as it should be sung. The St. Peter’s Abbey in Solesmes (pronounced Solemm) has perfected the chant over the years, thanks to their Abbot Dom Prosper Gueranger after the French Revolution. I’ve heard many versions and recordings of chant, but by far this is the quintessential performance that surpasses all others. I have quite a few recordings of the monks’ chanting over the years, and I invite you to enjoy a sample recording that is an hour long. Just play it in the background while you’re reading or resting, or even before you go to sleep, and you’ll find yourself in heaven.
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