A Manual of Gregorian chant : compiled from the Solesmes books and from ancient manuscripts
Rome : Desclée, Lefebvre & Co. 1st edition. Previous owner's ink stamp in title page. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #444482
Physical description; xxij, 22*, 394 p. of music ; 17 cm. Notes; Chants in plainsong notation; preface includes "Some remarks on the notation and rhythm of Gregorian chant." Includes the Ordinary of the Mass in Latin with an English paraphrase by Dom Guéranger, and a commentary in English on the religious service. Contents; Ordinary of the mass ; Chants for the ordinary -- Te Deum -- Compline -- Hymnal for vespers and compline (Proper of the season ; Common of saints ; Proper of saints) -- Vespers of the dead -- Requiem mass ; Supplement -- Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament -- Versicles and responses at vespers -- Benedicamus Domino. Subjects; Martin de Porres Saint 1579-1639. Catholic Church, Missal. Gregorian chants Instruction and study.
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