Something Unexpected
Music is not and cannot be neutral.
“When You See Rome, You Will Lose Your Faith.”
Only the blind can avoid facing this reality: the biggest liturgical crisis is in Rome.
Optimists & Pessimists
There was a standard commonly accepted, so what was strange and of out of place felt that way.
Music That Hurts
“Was it not jealousy for the honor of thy house that consumed me? Was it not uttered against thee, the reproach I bore?”
The Real Enemy: Mediocrity
“Real liturgy is for daring hearts, not for uninspired mediocrities.” —Aurelio Porfiri
Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(7 of 7)
We should be more and more convinced that the Propers are “healthier” than alternative songs…
Understanding
“Immanentism means there is no reality beyond what we know…” —Aurelio Porfiri
Showing Off During Mass
“Many years ago I had a spiritual director that gave me a lesson that I have never forgotten…” —Aurelio Porfiri
The Verge Of The Abyss
“Fellow church musicians, rejoice and be glad!” —Aurelio Porfiri
L’Anima Mia Ha Sete Sung By Music School In Rome
Recorded for Vatican Radio with organist Aurelio Porfiri. Conducted by Sister Dolores Aguirre.
Video: “Make Me To Know Your Ways, O Lord”
A hauntingly beautiful composition by Aurelio Porfiri. How wonderful to hear God’s praises resound in Macau, China!
Remembering Domenico Cardinal Bartolucci
My teacher and inspiration…
Risuoni La Mia Bocca
Liturgical song composed in honor of Saint Cecilia and performed in Rome.
A Meeting With Angela Ambrogetti
In Rome, Aurelio Porfiri interviews a respected Vaticanist about the Pope, Curia, and more.
Exclusive Interview • Msgr. Valentino Miserachs (Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Rome)
“What is the role of Liturgical Music?”
VIDEO • “Why Choralife Is Special”
“Because you don’t need to wait weeks and weeks to receive your orders…”
New Video In Honor Of Saint Cecilia
“…a church which preserves the memories of my own profession: The Church of St. Cecilia.”
An Exciting Concert In Rome! — 19 October 2014
Aurelio Porfiri (Composer), Luigi Ciuffa (Conductor), Gianluca Libertucci (Organist)
VIDEO • Wandering Around During The Sign Of Peace
I don’t know how you feel, but being hugged by unknown people on the basis that they sit next to me is not really the best experience in the world…
VIDEO • A New Mass For A New Era
“Our Archconfraternity is truly grateful to Maestro Aurelio Porfiri for the gift of this marvelous Mass which he has composed.” —Domenico Rotella
VIDEO • Light And Darkness
Including exclusive interviews with Fr. Corrado Maggioni and Rodolfo Papa.
VIDEO • I Am An Elitist
These elite are people who—by means of tireless effort—try to create good art for the benefit of everyone.
Aurelio Porfiri: Excerpt from “Corpus Domini” Oratorio
Are modern church musicians still composing oratorios? Yes!
VIDEO • Am I A Disease?
“Reduced to the laical state” vs. “dismissal from the clerical state.”
Cardinal Lercaro: A Key Player In Liturgical Reform
“This booklet made quite a splash. Even Paul VI had to publicly defend Cardinal Lercaro.” — Aurelio Porfiri