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A brief historical survey of free rhythm in plainchant, as practiced from the modern monastic foundation of Solesmes (1833) to the present.
Including three (3) professionally-scanned versions of the Kyriale, released here for the 1st time!
“I greatly appreciate your hospitality and willingness to engage in dialogue.” — Dom Concordia, OSB
A few further thoughts on what ways of singing chant are “allowed.”
Ostrowski, wishing to avoid fussiness, may justifiably refuse this invitation. But to argue, as he has, that these signs and the prayerful and aesthetic movements they embody are “illicit” is just wildly off the mark.
The second half of today’s article answers questions submitted by Mr. Matthew Frederes.
Mr. Williams, today I challenge you (please) to provide direct responses for two questions.
Why declare that rhythmic signs are permitted if alteration of any kind is unacceptable? It doesn’t make any sense…
Including two (2) documents translated into English for the first time!
My colleague, Patrick Williams has agreed to enter into a “colloquy” with me vis-à-vis Gregorian rhythm.
