Genre

:

Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge is a renowned classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Gregorian chant. The ensemble was founded in 1975 by Dr. Mary Berry, a renowned musicologist and expert in Gregorian chant. Over the years, the ensemble has gained a reputation for its exceptional performances and has become one of the leading ensembles in the field of Gregorian chant. The founding of Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge was a result of Dr. Mary Berry's passion for Gregorian chant. Dr. Berry had studied music at the University of Oxford and had a keen interest in early music. She had also spent time in Rome studying Gregorian chant and had become fascinated by its beauty and complexity. In 1975, Dr. Berry decided to form an ensemble that would specialize in the performance of Gregorian chant. She gathered a group of singers who shared her passion for the music and began rehearsing. The early years of Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge were focused on building the ensemble's repertoire and developing its performance style. The ensemble's members were all highly skilled singers who had a deep understanding of the music they were performing. They worked closely with Dr. Berry to develop a performance style that was true to the spirit of Gregorian chant. One of the highlights of Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge's early years was its performance at the 1976 Edinburgh Festival. The ensemble's performance was highly acclaimed, and it helped to establish the ensemble's reputation as one of the leading ensembles in the field of Gregorian chant. Over the years, Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals around the world. The ensemble has performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, among others. The ensemble has also performed at many international festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias. One of the most significant performances in Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge's history was its performance at the Vatican in 1985. The ensemble was invited to perform for Pope John Paul II, and the performance was broadcast live on television around the world. The performance was a great success, and it helped to raise the profile of the ensemble even further. Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge has also received many awards and accolades over the years. In 1994, the ensemble was awarded the Gramophone Award for Best Early Music Recording for its album "Gregorian Chant." The ensemble has also been awarded the Diapason d'Or, the Choc de la Musique, and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, among others. The ensemble's current members are all highly skilled singers who have a deep understanding of Gregorian chant. The ensemble's director is Dr. Mary Berry, who continues to lead the ensemble with passion and dedication. The ensemble's members come from a variety of backgrounds, but they all share a love of Gregorian chant and a commitment to performing it with authenticity and beauty. In conclusion, Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge is a classical music ensemble that has made a significant contribution to the field of Gregorian chant. The ensemble's founding by Dr. Mary Berry in 1975 was a result of her passion for the music, and over the years, the ensemble has become one of the leading ensembles in the field.

More....