Articles related to "Plainchant"

The soothing, meditative melodies of Gregorian Chant and plainchant have a almost mystical quality to them. This article answers some common questions about this music.

The Portland, OR based early music vocal ensemble In Mulieribus (Latin: 'amongst women') recently released their second CD, simply called Live.

From daydreams to nightmares, the vision of the beloved pervades all aspects of the protagonist's consciousness in Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.

The "Quatuor pour la fin du Temps" uses elements that were close to Messiaen's heart: devout Catholic faith, birdsong, Eastern rhythms, and mysterious medieval modes.