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St. Gregory and the Gregorian Music

By E. G. P. Wyatt
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The author presents a concise biography of St Gregory, outlining his aristocratic upbringing, monastic retirement, service as papal envoy, reluctant election to the papacy, and vigorous administration and pastoral reforms. He recounts episodes of civic crisis management, the dispatch of missionaries to England, and disputes with eastern church authorities and imperial power. The work surveys the origins, notation, liturgical function, and melodic characteristics of Gregorian chant, drawing on medieval manuscripts and contemporary scholarship. Final chapters analyse tropes, illustrative chant examples, and practical concerns in plainsong performance and restoration.

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E. G. P. Wyatt

E. G. P. Wyatt was an author known for his contributions to the study of music history, particularly in relation to the Gregorian chant. His notable work, "St. Gregory and the Gregorian Music," explores the life of Pope Gregory I and the musical traditions associated with his name. Wyatt's writings provide valuable insights into the development of early Christian music and its cultural significance. Through his scholarly approach, he has contributed to the understanding of how Gregorian chant has influenced Western music traditions.

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