Category Archives: Chant in the news

Record labels just can’t kick the habit…

Posted on March 22, 2010 by

Interesting article on the BBC website today about Decca searching for the right group of nuns to hit the bigtime . According to one exec: “When you hear the sound of nuns chanting, it’s like an immediate escape from the challenges, … Continue reading →

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Hey Hey we’re the monks.

Posted on July 17, 2008 by

One of the Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz was on BBC Breakfast earlier this year, chatting away with Bill Turnbull (who for once looked actually interested in the person he was interviewing!) about an album of Gregorian Chant they had … Continue reading →

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Sorely missed: Doctor Mary Berry

Posted on May 8, 2008 by

Very sad news in yesterday’s Times that Dr. Mary Berry, one of the most widely known, inspirational and influential figures in Gregorian Chant has died. We were so sad to hear that, particularly after we had a chance to meet … Continue reading →

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