The second volume of this beautiful collection includes Gregorian Chants from the Liturgy of Bishops, Doctors of the Church, and Saints, with Introits, Graduals, Alleluias, Offertories, Communion pieces, Antiphons and Hymns. For over a century and a half, the Monks of Solesmes have chanted the liturgy of the Church, while at the same time achieving remarkable breakthroughs in musical scholarship. The clarity, accuracy – and haunting, compelling power – of their sound has no equal. According to experts, the recordings of the Monks of Solesmes are the purest, most genuine, and finest recordings of Gregorian Chant available anywhere. “Paraclete Press offers a superb list of outstanding Christian music which is magnificently performed by the monks of Solesmes.” (Reviewer’s Bookwatch) “Setting the standard for Gregorian performance.” (American Record Guide)
