The Essential Gregorian Missal
Aristotle A. Esguerra reviews the Gregorian Missal (Solesmes) at his own Cantemus Domino site. He concludes:
It's not intended to be a comprehensive book on chant for the new liturgy - the Graduale Romanum is that book, and even that is incomplete. But for a classical rendition of the reformed liturgy for Sundays and holydays, the Gregorian Missal is essential for choirs and congregations. Indeed, the translations of the antiphons, while not official, could even be used as a basis for vernacular compositions for choir and/or the people - regardless of style - and the Gregorian Missal would still retain its usefulness.
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One of the valuable aspects of the Gregorian Missal is its contribution to the uniting aspect of Latin in the Mass. It is also available in French, Italian, and Dutch; I understand that a Spanish version is planned if not already in preparation.
Apparently, the Liber Himnarius is available in a Latin-French edition. If only it were available in a Latin-English version! Or even modern bilingual American "hymnals" took their charge of disseminating this seemingly hidden treasure of our poetic tradition so seriously.
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