Dom Jean Claire was a prominent figure in the resurgence and study of Gregorian chant during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. A Benedictine monk of the Abbey of Solesmes, a French monastery renowned for its role in the restoration of Gregorian chant, Dom Jean Claire dedicated his life to the study, teaching, and dissemination of this sacred music tradition. His scholarly approach to the chants, coupled with a deep spiritual reverence, enabled him to produce a substantial body of work, aimed at both educating the uninitiated and enhancing the practices of existing choirs and practitioners.

Over the years, Dom Jean Claire's contributions have taken various forms, including the meticulously curated collections of chants such as "Les Défunts," "Sanctoral 2: Toussaint, Ste Cécile, St Etienne," and "Fête-Dieu, Salut du Saint-Sacrement, Prières," which explore different aspects and occasions of liturgical significance. His works also serve didactic purposes, as seen in "Learning About Chant" and "A la découverte du chant grégorien," both of which aim to make the complexities of Gregorian chant more accessible to broader audiences. The breadth of his releases, from thematic compilations like "Noël" and "Pâques" to the nuanced "Vêpres et Office avant la nuit," solidify Dom Jean Claire's reputation as a steward of this age-old liturgical art form, keeping the flame of Gregorian chant alive for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

Genres

Gregorian Chant

Latest Release

Les Défunts

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Chœur des Moines de l'Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes•

Dom Jean Claire

Album - 31 Tracks - Released October 21, 2008