Description

Gregorian enek es orgonamuzsika Pannonhalmarol - Gregorian Chant and Organ Music from Pannonhalma - Regens chori, orgona/organ: Ament Lukacs o. s. b. / 3x Audio CD

Made in Hungary

Product Features

Format: 3x Audio CD, Compilation
Country: Hungary
Genre: Classical
Organist/Chorister: Ament Lukács o.s.b.
Track Listings: Each CD focuses on specific liturgical seasons and events in the Christian calendar

Overview

This three-CD collection, Gregorian Chant and Organ Music from Pannonhalma, invites listeners into the solemn beauty of ancient Gregorian chant and majestic organ music. Set in Pannonhalma, Hungary, each CD presents a specific theme central to Christian worship, offering a spiritual journey through the year’s key liturgical moments. Featuring the work of the renowned Regens chori, with Ament Lukács o.s.b. on organ, this compilation embodies the reverent spirit and rich tradition of monastic music from one of Hungary's most historical abbeys.

The collection opens with Gaudete in Domino, focusing on Advent and Christmas, where the meditative chants inspire a sense of joyful anticipation. Following this is Jubilate Deo, which celebrates Easter, Pentecost, and other feasts with vibrant chants symbolizing renewal and divine joy. The final CD, Laudate Dominum in organo, showcases organ music inspired by the Gregorian tradition, offering an instrumental homage to the spirit of devotion.

Interesting Facts

Historical Abbey: The Pannonhalma Archabbey, where these recordings were made, is one of Hungary’s oldest monastic communities, with roots dating back to the 10th century. It has long been a center of Gregorian chant tradition.
Seasonal Themes: Each CD aligns with a significant time in the Christian liturgical calendar, from Advent to Pentecost, capturing the essence of each season’s spiritual message.
Organ Mastery: Ament Lukács, an accomplished organist and member of the Benedictine order, brings authenticity and spiritual depth to each performance.