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The Choir of the Monks of the Benedictine Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos is a renowned classical music group that has captivated audiences around the world with their hauntingly beautiful Gregorian chants. The group is made up of monks from the Benedictine Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos, located in the small town of Silos in northern Spain. The origins of the choir can be traced back to the 11th century when the monastery was founded by Saint Dominic of Silos. The monks of the monastery have been singing Gregorian chants for over a thousand years, and their music has become an integral part of the monastery's daily life and worship. In the early 1970s, the choir gained international recognition when they were featured on a recording of Gregorian chants by the Spanish label Enigma Records. The album, titled "Chant," became a surprise hit and went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. The success of the album brought the choir to the attention of music lovers around the world and helped to popularize Gregorian chant as a genre of classical music. Since the release of "Chant," the Choir of the Monks of the Benedictine Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos has gone on to record numerous albums and perform in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls. They have also collaborated with a number of other artists, including the Spanish singer Isabel Pantoja and the British composer John Tavener. One of the highlights of the choir's career came in 1994 when they were invited to perform at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II. The performance was part of a special concert series organized by the Vatican to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Sistine Chapel. The choir's performance was met with thunderous applause and was widely praised for its beauty and reverence. In addition to their performance at the Vatican, the choir has also performed at a number of other notable venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Royal Albert Hall in London. They have also been featured on a number of television programs, including "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "Good Morning America." Despite their success, the choir remains deeply committed to their monastic way of life. The monks of the monastery continue to live a simple and austere existence, devoting themselves to prayer, work, and study. The choir's music is seen as an extension of their spiritual practice, a way of praising God and sharing their faith with the world. Over the years, the Choir of the Monks of the Benedictine Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos has received numerous awards and accolades for their music. In 1994, they were awarded the Grand Prix du Disque by the French Academy of Recordings for their album "Chant II." They have also been nominated for several Grammy Awards and have won a number of other international music awards. Despite their many achievements, the choir remains humble and dedicated to their mission of sharing their music with the world. They continue to perform and record new music, and their music continues to inspire and uplift audiences around the world.

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