The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz is the

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of the Choralschola of

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from the

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Heiligenkreuz Heiligenkreuz, which means 'Holy Cross' in German, may refer to: In Austria: *Heiligenkreuz, Lower Austria, a municipality in Lower Austria **Heiligenkreuz Abbey in this municipality *Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal, a municipality in Burgenland *Heil ...

who have so far recorded six CDs of

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that have attracted the attention of European and world

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Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz (Biography by Chris True)
Retrieved 7 October 2021. The names of individual

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have never been specifically published because

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s see themselves primarily as people dedicated to

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who sing for religious and non-professional reasons. The Cistercians of the Heiligenkreuz abbey founded in 2011 their own

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Obsculta Music and have received prestigious awards and recognitions for their public musical achievements. Their first music

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''Chant: Music for Paradise'' was released by

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in 2008 (under this name the album was released in

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, while in the rest of the world it was released under the title ''Chant: Music for the Soul''). Just this album achieved several gold and platinum

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s soon after its release and also won the German

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'' in the category "Bestseller of the Year" in 2009.Neue Musikzeitung.de – Die Preisträger des ECHO KLASSIK 2009
Published on 29 June 2009. Retrieved and archived 13 October 2021.

Discography

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– ''Chant: Music for Paradise'', UCJ Music / Universal Music, CD 4766774 / ''Chant: Music for the Soul'', London – Decca, CD B0011489-02 * 2008 – ''Chant: Music for Paradise'', Universal Music / UCJ Music, 2xCD 4766977Discogs.com – The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz: ''Chant: Music für Paradise''
Retrieved 8 October 2021. *

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– ''Best of Gregorian Chant'' (

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): Zisterzienser Mönche vom Stift Heiligenkreuz, Choralschola des Klosters Santo Domingo de Silos u.a.,

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, CD 480 3408 *

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– ''Chant: Amor et Passio'', Obsculta Music / Preiser Records, CD 91200AllMusic.com – Cistercian Monks of Stift heiligenkreuz / ''Chant: Amor et Passio'' (Overview)
Retrieved 8. October 2021. * 2011 – ''VESPERÆ. Baroque Vespers at Stift Heiligenkreuz'' –

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''dolce risonanza'', Florian Wieninger & The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz,

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, CD 826 *

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– ''Chant: Stabat Mater'', Obsculta Music, CD OM 0003 * 2012 – ''Chant: Missa Latina'', Obsculta Music, CD OM 0002Discogs.com – The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz & Ensemble Vox Gotica: ''Chant: Missa latina''
Retrieved 9 October 2021. *

2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ...

– ''Chant: Into the Light'', Obsculta Music, CD OSM 0004AllMusic.com – Cistercian Monks of Stift heiligenkreuz / ''Chant: Into the Light'' (Overview)
Retrieved 11 October 2021. *

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– ''Chant for Peace'', Deutsche Grammophon, CD 479 4709 GH

Awards and honors

* 2008 – '' Golden record'' for the

''Chant: Music for Paradise'' in

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and

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* 2008 – ''Platinum record'' in

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for the album ''Chant: Music for Paradise'' * 2008 – ''Media Award'' (in German: "Medienpreis") of the

n ''Tourism Award 2008'' * 2009 – Nomination for the ''

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'' in the category "Newcomer international"Die Presse: Heiligenkreuzer Mönche für den "Echo" nominiert
Published on 29 January 2009. Retrieved and archived 13 October 2021. * 2009 – Double ''Platinum record'' in Poland for the album ''Chant: Music for Paradise'' * 2009 – ''

'' in the category "Bestseller of the Year" for the album ''Chant: Music for Paradise''

References

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Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz

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