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The Catholic Scotsman’s new oratorio for soloists, choir and orchestra invites listeners to rediscover the sacred in everyday life and to reflect on the reality and presence of angels.
‘We are created to sing the praises of Almighty God for all eternity,’ the African cardinal reminds the faithful.
Choirs from the U.S. and abroad joined series presenting sacred masterworks by Palestrina in their intended setting — the Holy Mass.
COMMENTARY: St. Cecilia may be the patron of music, but three others are known more for their hymns than their writings.
A conversation on why better sacred music is a must, how and why many believe it has fallen into mediocrity and banality, and what can be done to revive it.
Music can also help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, which, in up to 95% of cases, can be driven by nongenetic factors.
The apostolates that have taken up this task of sanctifying culture through art and music reveal that music is not an accompaniment to mission. It is mission.
COMMENTARY: On tour in the U.S., the Vatican choir revives Palestrina’s legacy with sacred music praised by popes and saints.
The Holy Father offered his praise to polyphonic music while welcoming participants at the June 18 event commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, a composer of sacred music of the 16th century.
Guarcino: Nestled in the sub-Apennines and rich in history and quality of life.
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