Bonum Est: a programme on Gregorian Chant. Buddhist Shōmyō & Christian Gregorian Chant.
In the 16th episode of Bonum Est you will hear a concert recording of the Schola Gregoriana Pragensis led by David Eben with the Gjosan-Rjú Tendai Sómjó led by Saikawa Buntai. A beautiful example of a dialogue between two spiritual traditions.
This meditative concert with early Christian and Buddhist music shows differences in musical language but also similarities in reciting and tonality.
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1. All Saints Day Litany.
Procession.
2. Goshin-bo.
Ritual protection at the beginning of the liturgy. 3. Oi sange.
The Great Penance.
4. Alleluia "Magnus Dominus".
Alleluia, great is the Lord and most worthy of praise.
5. Sorai kada & Psalm 51 "Miserere mei Deus".
Hymne. Lord, have mercy on me.
6. Antiphone "Alieni Insurrexerunt" & Shoten Kango no san.
Praise to the heavenly powers (choir).
7. O Virgo splendens.
O Bright Virgin.
8. Kudshó Shakudshó.
Singing and rattle to the expulsion of evil powers.
9. Gradual "Justus ut palma".
The righteous will prosper like a palm tree,10. Amida-kyo & Kyrie IV.
Amida-Sutra. Lord, have mercy on us.
11. Jinriki-hon & Cantio "Ave Virgo gloriosa".
Of the divine power. Hail, Queen of Heaven.
12. Kikyo bongo no san.
Hymn of Joy and Blessing.
Addition:
13. Shoten Kango no san.
Praise to the heavenly powers (solo).
Schola Gregoriana Pragensis led by David Eben. Gjosan-Rjú Tendai Sómjó led by Saikawa Buntai.
CD: Musica Sacra – Buddhist Shõmyõ & Gregorian Chant.
(Edition Kloster Maulbronn KuK 48, 2009)
