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The Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's Abbey are a group of classical music artists who have gained worldwide recognition for their exceptional talent and dedication to their craft. The group is made up of a community of nuns who reside in the St. Cecilia's Abbey in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England. The nuns have been performing and recording music since the 1980s, and their music has been praised for its beauty, purity, and spiritual depth. The birth of the Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's Abbey can be traced back to the early 20th century when a group of Benedictine nuns from France established a convent in Ryde, Isle of Wight. The nuns were known for their devotion to prayer and their love of music, and they soon began to incorporate music into their daily worship. Over time, the nuns developed a reputation for their exceptional musical talent, and they began to receive invitations to perform at concerts and events throughout the United Kingdom. In the 1980s, the Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's Abbey began to record their music, and their first album, "Chant," was released in 1981. The album was a collection of Gregorian chants, and it was an instant success, selling over 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom alone. The nuns continued to record music throughout the 1980s and 1990s, releasing albums such as "Advent at Ephesus" and "Angels and Saints at Ephesus." One of the highlights of the Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's Abbey's career was their performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards. The nuns were nominated for Best Choral Performance for their album "Light and Gold," which featured music by composer Eric Whitacre. Although they did not win the award, their performance at the ceremony was widely praised, and it helped to bring their music to a wider audience. In addition to their recording career, the Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's Abbey have also performed at concerts and events throughout the world. They have performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Vatican in Rome, and they have collaborated with musicians such as Andrea Bocelli and Bobby McFerrin. Their performances are known for their beauty and spiritual depth, and they have been praised for their ability to transport audiences to a place of peace and contemplation. The Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's Abbey have received numerous awards and honors for their music. In addition to their Grammy nomination, they have been awarded the Classical Brit Award for Best Album of the Year and the International Classical Music Award for Best Choral Performance. They have also been recognized by the Vatican for their contributions to sacred music. Despite their success, the Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's Abbey remain humble and dedicated to their vocation as nuns. They continue to live a life of prayer and contemplation, and they see their music as a way to share their faith with the world. Their music is a testament to the power of beauty and spirituality, and it has touched the hearts of countless people around the world.

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