Perzeption und Rezeption des Gregorianischen Chorals von seiner Restauration bis heute

Abstract

The perception and reception of Gregorian chant has experienced a fundamental change since the mid-nineteenth century. Plainsong was no longer a pure liturgical chant in the Catholic rite, but a chant for all people. In addition to its liturgical aspect, Gregorian chant now represents the concepts of “archaic” and “mystic” and is increasingly independent from the liturgical context. Economic aspects are also relevant to this process. However, Gregorian chant has never entirely lost its link to its origins in the medieval liturgy.