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Views from the Choir Loft

Lesson 6: The Vatican Edition of the Chant (Editio Vaticana)

Article (PDF) — The rhythm of the Vatican Edition

Seven (7) Video Presentations on the Rhythm of Gregorian chant (Editio Vaticana):

Gregorian Rhythm • (1 of 7)
Gregorian Rhythm • (2 of 7)
Gregorian Rhythm • (3 of 7)
Gregorian Rhythm • (4 of 7)
Gregorian Rhythm • (5 of 7)
Gregorian Rhythm • (6 of 7)
Gregorian Rhythm • (7 of 7)

Although the above videos focus mainly on the rhythm of the Vaticana, they also provide important information regarding its history. The following articles may also be of interest to those captivated by this subject:

(1906) Fr. Henry Bewerunge’s Attack on the Vatican Edition (PDF)

(1906) Prior T. A. Burge, O.S.B. Defense of the Vatican Edition (PDF)

(1907) Dr. Peter Wagner’s Article on the Vatican Edition (PDF)

A few extra items worth noting:

Alternate Version of Article (with minor changes)
Hayburn Dissertation (Page 317)
Translation Explained

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    Vespers Booklet (4th Sunday of Lent)
    The organ accompaniment booklet (24 pages) which I created for the 4th Sunday of Lent (“Lætare Sunday”) may now be downloaded, for those who desire such a thing.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Vespers Booklet, 3rd Sunday of Lent
    The organ accompaniment I created for the 3rd Sunday of Lent (“Extraordinary Form”) may now be downloaded, if anyone is interested in this.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Weeping For Joy! (We Hope!)
    Listening to this Easter Alleluia—an SATB arrangement I made twenty years ago based on the work of Monsignor Jules Van Nuffel—one of our readers left this comment: “I get tears in my eyes each time I sing to this hymn.” I hope this person is weeping for joy!
    —Jeff Ostrowski

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