Gregorian Psalm Tones with English Texts? - National Association ...

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this style of singing chant.
In an address given in 2004, Abbot Philip DuMont of Solesmes told his
Roman audience: “Why not ask Gregorian chant to reveal its secret in the
languages and in the cultures of our time? That which was the fruit of one of
the biggest cultural turnovers in the history of the Church—could it not help
us to face the challenges of our time? And to lead finally all peoples to sing
‘the great deeds of God in our own tongues’ (Acts 2:11).”
For further development of your Kyriale simplex, I recommend the Liber
cantualis, published by Solesmes and available from GIA Publications. More
English language settings are available in a collection entitled The Saint Meinrad
Kyriale from St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana (website: http://www.
saintmeinradmusic.org).
To listen to the Sanctus
with Latin and English
text, click here.