The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Based at the Abbey of Stift Heiligenkreuz, in the Vienna woods area of Austria, the Cistercian Monks came to the attention of the pop music and classical crossover-buying audience with the release of the album Chant: Music for the Soul -- (the album was entitled Chant: Music for Paradise in Europe) in 2008. The album, a collection of the monks participating in the "sung prayer" that is Gregorian chant, was a hit the world over, bringing a fair amount of attention -- not to mention financial windfall -- to the centuries-old order. Founded in 1133 by St. Leopold III, the abbey at Stift Heiligenkreuz has survived a number of harrowing circumstances, including the Turkish invasion of the 17th century, and the rise (and fall) of the Nazi regime in neighboring Germany. As of the time of release of Chant, the order numbered around 80 monks, most of whom live in the Abbey. In 2008, Universal Records, looking to release another collection of Gregorian chant, contacted the monastery in Austria, and after some prayer, consultation, and negotiation, an agreement was hashed out, and the monks agreed to record the album. The recordings featured 17 of the monks, who recorded the work in their church, according to the traditions that have been around since pre-Christian times. The album was a huge hit, debuting at number one on the Billboard charts in the United States upon its release. In 2011, the follow-up Vesperae: Baroque Vespers at Stift Heiligenkreuz arrived, along with Chant: Amor et Passio, while in 2012 Chant: Stabat Mater was released.
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8 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Chant: Into the Light
The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Classical - Released by Obsculta Music on Nov 18, 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Chant For Peace
The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz, Timna Brauer & Elias Meiri Ensemble
Classical - Released by Deutsche Grammophon (DG) on May 8, 2015
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Chant: Missa Latina
The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Classical - Released by Obsculta Music on Feb 8, 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Chant - Music For The Soul
The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Decca (UMO) on Jan 1, 2008
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Chant - Music For The Soul - Special Edition
The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) on Jan 1, 2008
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Chant - Amor et Passio
The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz, David Ianni
Classical - Released by Preiser Records on Nov 3, 2011
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Chant Stabat Mater
The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Classical - Released by Obsculta Music on Oct 26, 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Chant For Peace
The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz, Timna Brauer & Elias Meiri Ensemble
Classical - Released by Deutsche Grammophon (DG) on May 8, 2015
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo