Corpus Christi Watershed

Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

Views from the Choir Loft

1661 Graduale Romanum

This very beautiful and exceedingly rare 1661 edition of the Graduale Romanum was printed in Antwerp by Cornelius Woons.  This tome of sacred music is a treasure to behold.  Many intricate hand drawn pieces of artwork appear throughout.  Photographed using professional camera and lenses in full color.  The Proper of the Mass for the Temporal and Sanctoral Cycles, and many other Masses which are typically found in a modern hand missal, and the Kyriale appear to be complete.  Devotional chants are also included.

  

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