Period

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Medieval

 

 

Romantic

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Capella Gregoriana is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing Gregorian chant, a form of plainchant that originated in the medieval period. The ensemble was founded in 1985 by its current director, Dr. Franz Karl Praßl, a musicologist and expert in Gregorian chant. The ensemble's main members are a group of singers who are trained in the art of Gregorian chant. They come from various parts of Europe and have backgrounds in musicology, theology, and liturgy. The ensemble also occasionally collaborates with instrumentalists who specialize in early music. Capella Gregoriana has performed in many prestigious venues around the world, including the Vatican, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The ensemble has also been invited to perform at numerous international festivals, such as the Salzburg Festival and the Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias. One of the highlights of Capella Gregoriana's career was their performance at the 1998 World Youth Day in Rome, where they sang for Pope John Paul II. The ensemble has also received numerous awards for their recordings, including the Diapason d'Or and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. Capella Gregoriana's repertoire consists primarily of Gregorian chant, but they also perform other forms of early music, such as medieval polyphony and Renaissance motets. The ensemble is known for their authentic and historically informed performances, which are based on extensive research into the original sources of the music. In addition to their performances, Capella Gregoriana is also involved in musicological research and education. The ensemble has published several scholarly articles and books on Gregorian chant, and they regularly give lectures and workshops on the subject. Overall, Capella Gregoriana is a highly respected ensemble in the world of early music, known for their expertise in Gregorian chant and their commitment to historical accuracy. Their performances and recordings have helped to preserve and promote this important musical tradition for future generations.

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