Palestrina and the Perfecting of the Medieval Ideal of Music as Rational • (Part 3 of 3)
We look to Mary to understand the “self reflection” of sacred polyphony.
Articles
Video • Wilko Brouwers
Can anyone identify the composer of this piece?
Organ Improvisation • Stupefyingly Awesome!
Does this constitute an organic development?
Solemn Mass • 1941 vs. 2017
A clever video juxtaposes Fr. Favole’s First Solemn Mass…
Carmel 1
The Vineyard of God
Benedict XVI’s Message At Cardinal Meisner’s Funeral
“When, on his last morning, Cardinal Meisner did not appear at Mass, he was found dead in his room.”
Culmen Et Fons 2017 • On Liturgical Formation • September 18-22
“[T]he parish has seen an astonishing increase in Mass attendance and financial stewardship owing in large part to the addition of a weekly traditional Latin Missa Cantata, use of handcrafted Roman vestments, emphasis on sacred music…”
Singing with John Rutter
Rutter: “When they join together, they become one; and they share an experience which they couldn’t have on their own.”
Does Polyphony “Fit” Ordinary Form Masses?
Can you hear the difference? Listen closely to the third section.
PDF Download • (2,292 Pages) Choral Music in Latin & English by Richard Rice
A stunning announcement by Richard Rice!
JPII: “The Roman Church Has Special Obligations to Latin”
This vision of the Church’s relationship with Latin is quite different from the perspective held by many post-conciliar liturgists.
The Most Sensitive Musical Instrument
“Have you thanked God for this failure already?”
Symposium 2017 Was A Spectacular Success!
“I cannot say enough good things about my experience at the symposium. Words cannot express just how wonderful it was to be there, and how much I brought back with me.”
Formation in the Liturgy
Remarkable Speech by a High School Valedictorian
On Emptiness, Wisdom, and Fortune • Music and Discernment
Music and Discernment