The Le Mée, Katharine W. creator text bibliography Electronic books. nyu New York Paulist Press c2003 2003 monographic eng

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1 online resource (x, 230 p.) : ill. "The Benedictine Gift to Music illustrates how Gregorian chant, faithfully practiced each day for centuries by the Benedictines in monasteries and convents across Europe, developed into the complex polyphonic music we enjoy today. It details the outstanding contributions of the Benedictine musicians from the sixth-century Abbey of St. Benedict to the modern French Abbey of Solesmes.". "For contemporary performers composers of sacred music, and those interested in singing Gregorian chant, The Benedictine Gift to Music explains the opportunity that chant provides to still the mind and enter in a meaningful way into the contemplative tradition of the Church."--BOOK JACKET. Benedictine identity -- The foundations -- The Opus Dei and the liturgical year -- Gregorian chant and the Mass -- Skilled Benedictine musicians -- Our Lady and her music -- The elaboration and vertical expansion of chant -- Benedictine gifts. Katharine Le Mee. Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-226) and index. Gregorian chants History and criticism Gregorian chants Influence Benedictines Music History and criticism Benedictines Influence Music History and criticism Bénédictins Musique Histoire et critique Bénédictins Influence Chant grégorien, plain-chant, etc Histoire et critique Chant grégorien, plain-chant, etc Influence Musique Histoire et critique Benediktiner. Musik RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General ML3082 .L36 2003eb 782.32/22 Le Mée, Katharine W. New York : Paulist Press, c2003 (DLC) 2003007747 (OCoLC)52070675 9781616431914 (electronic bk.) 1616431911 (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=587397 http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip042/2003007747.html http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=587397 http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip042/2003007747.html N$T 130603 20200709055839.0 ocn846496263