HERE’S NO SHORTAGE of information these days. The internet is like a giant wave that knocks one over; its sheer volume is overwhelming. One of the things—in my opinion—that distinguishes our blog is our careful avoidance of “cut and paste.” However, I must be honest today: I have not spent much time perusing the following book by Rev. Carlo Rossini.
* * PDF • Rossini’s CANTICUM NOVUM (1935)
Here’s the official description:
A Collection of 115 Motets and Hymns, with an Easy Mass for Two Equal Voices.
This book is 206 pages. From what I can tell, the style is very much “of its time.” There really was a particular 1930s style; one which (perhaps) put too much emphasis on functionality as opposed to true inspiration. On the other hand, Rossini generally had a good sense for what “worked” in Church.
I do feel that this book is valuable, however. It has some rare texts and other items that will interest our readers. We are grateful to Mr. P. M. for sending it to us.
