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Schola Gregoriana Scriptoria is a classical music group that specializes in Gregorian chant. The group was founded in 1987 by Dom Daniel Saulnier, a Benedictine monk and musicologist. The group is based in the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Solesmes, a Benedictine monastery in France. The group's name, Schola Gregoriana Scriptoria, refers to the medieval scriptorium, where monks would copy manuscripts by hand. The group's mission is to preserve and promote the tradition of Gregorian chant, which has been an integral part of the Catholic liturgy for over a thousand years. The group's repertoire includes chants from the Graduale Romanum, the official book of chants for the Roman Catholic Church, as well as chants from other sources, such as the Antiphonale Monasticum and the Liber Usualis. The group also performs polyphonic works from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as contemporary compositions inspired by Gregorian chant. Schola Gregoriana Scriptoria has performed in many prestigious venues around the world, including the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The group has also collaborated with many renowned conductors and ensembles, such as Jordi Savall, Philippe Herreweghe, and the Ensemble Organum. One of the group's most notable performances was at the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005. The group performed the Gregorian chant Requiem aeternam, which is traditionally sung at Catholic funerals. The performance was broadcast live to millions of viewers around the world and received widespread acclaim. Schola Gregoriana Scriptoria has also received many awards and honors for their contributions to the preservation and promotion of Gregorian chant. In 1990, the group was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque by the Académie Charles Cros for their recording of the Graduale Triplex. In 2001, the group was awarded the Prix de l'Académie du Disque Lyrique for their recording of the Antiphonale Monasticum. In addition to their performances and recordings, Schola Gregoriana Scriptoria is also involved in research and scholarship related to Gregorian chant. The group's founder, Dom Daniel Saulnier, has published many articles and books on the subject, and the group has collaborated with scholars and institutions around the world to further the study of Gregorian chant. Overall, Schola Gregoriana Scriptoria has made a significant contribution to the preservation and promotion of Gregorian chant, a tradition that has been an integral part of Western music for over a thousand years. Through their performances, recordings, and scholarship, the group has helped to ensure that this rich musical heritage will continue to be appreciated and enjoyed for generations to come.

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