Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Choral

 

Schola Grégorienne is a classical music ensemble that specializes in Gregorian chant. The group was founded in 1975 by Dom Jacques Hourlier, a Benedictine monk who was also a renowned musicologist and expert in Gregorian chant. The ensemble is based in France and is made up of a group of singers who are dedicated to preserving and performing this ancient form of music. The main members of Schola Grégorienne are all highly trained singers who have studied Gregorian chant extensively. They include tenors, baritones, and basses, and they are all skilled in the art of singing this complex and beautiful music. The group is led by Dom Hourlier, who serves as the director and conductor of the ensemble. Over the years, Schola Grégorienne has performed at many prestigious venues and events around the world. Some of the highlights of their performances include concerts at the Vatican, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. They have also performed at many festivals and cultural events, including the Festival of Sacred Music in Fribourg, Switzerland, and the Festival of Early Music in Utrecht, Netherlands. One of the most notable performances by Schola Grégorienne was their concert at the Vatican in 1985. The group was invited to perform for Pope John Paul II, and they sang a selection of Gregorian chants that had been specially chosen for the occasion. The concert was a great success, and it helped to raise the profile of the ensemble and their music. Schola Grégorienne has also received many awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. They have won several prizes at international music competitions, including the Grand Prix du Disque and the Diapason d'Or. Their recordings have been praised for their clarity, precision, and beauty, and they have been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. Despite their success and recognition, Schola Grégorienne remains committed to their mission of preserving and promoting Gregorian chant. They continue to perform and record this ancient music, and they are dedicated to sharing it with audiences around the world. Their performances are a testament to the enduring power and beauty of this timeless form of music, and they serve as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that it represents.

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