Neumes

SKU: GI.G-8349

ISBN 9782852742062. Latin.

This new edition of the Ordo Missae in cantu complies with the third edition of the Roman Missal published in 2000. This beautifully bound, elegant book is perfect for use at the altar when celebrating the Mass. It contains the Gregorian chants of the Order of Mass in Latin in chant notation (neumes). Included in the edition are the introductory rites (including the blessing of water and the intonations for the Gloria and Credo), all the prefaces in simple and solemn tones, the main four eucharistic prayers (with all the variations for Eucharistic Prayer I), the Communion and concluding rites (including solemn blessings), the universal prayers for Good Friday, and the Exsultet. 311 pages. 9.25 x 13.25 inches. Imported from the Abbey of Solesmes. .

SKU: GI.G-3074

The Psalterium Monasticum is a book of psalms for celebrating the Benedictine Office. It contains a one-week cycle for the chanting of all 150 psalms in conformity to the ancient monastic tradition. This edition uses neumes (chant notation) and is completely in Latin. The book also includes collects, litanies, and hymn texts. .

SKU: HL.14040889

French.

Written five years after the death of the composer the work reflects a powerful wish for an imaginary dialogue with a great creator; Upon learning the sad news, coming from Paris in 1955, the plan of the work took shape quite soon, but the work on the score itself materialized only in 1960, after a long period of gestation.

Homage to Enescu has three parts – Prelude, Melopoeia, Polyphony – or three attitudes: one of awe striking the composer upon entering a vast world, another of contemplation of its abyss, and still another of lucidly returning to his work, the only one capable of rendering him to his won artistic way.

It was written forviolins alone (divided in four groups) whose numbers may be multiplied from 8 to 32. Instrumentally speaking, Theodor Grigoriu intends an analysis of the rich color resources of the violin, but also an investigation of Enescu’s unique, original style of playing.

The initial theme combines, in the sense of an epiphany, a monogram of the letters E.N.E.S.C.U. and two motifs from Octuor (Octet) and Chamber Symphony, i.e. piece from youth and another from the end of his career, both evoking a very characteristic Enescian Stimmung.
E= mi / N = rest (in old neumes) / E = mi / S = si / C = do / U = do (ut)

Ionel Perlea`s brilliant interpretation during his 1969 concert tour turned the audiences’ attention to this work, propelling it into the concert life.