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In addition to this rare book by Max Springer (870 pages), I release the draft copy of a new Gregorian project (157 pages).
We strive to emphasize the positive on this blog, but I have to admit…
She said: “Jeff, you should record these harmonies with human voices, to illustrate what you mean.”
Dr. Peter Wagner, a famous musicologist, founded the “Gregorian Academy” in Freiburg (Switzerland).
Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Josef Ratzinger, who did so much good for the church.
This morning I sat down and arranged what—in my view—is one of the beautiful Christmas carols.
A mother describes her son’s love for the Mass. He memorizes and recruits friends to “play Mass.” We are a people of hope.
I didn’t have the heart to tell this fellow that the same melody occurs at other times of the liturgical year.
Those who so desire may now download this organ accompaniment booklet (25 pages) for the 4th Sunday of Advent, including the “O ANTIPHON” for 18 December 2022.
In my humble opinion, that ‘explanation’ is sheer, unadulterated gobbledygook.
Their spelling of French names could have used some proofreading!
I don’t know a more powerful exposition on the Holy Eucharist than this striking hymn by Archbishop Pecham!
… including a deliciously dazzling discovery you won’t want to miss!
Were Pothier and Mocquereau homeless? The answer might surprise you.
The incomparable Andrew Hinkley kindly set it to plainchant notation.
