Friday, October 31, 2008

Pius XII reciting Pater Noster

This is THE right (some will read that as Roman!) way of Latin pronunciation.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Nova Organi Harmonia

Maestro Jeff Ostrowski has graciously made available for free, the Nova Organi Harmonia Gregorian chant organ accompaniments here. Also listed are other accompaniment materials. This is definitely a treasure trove for church organists everywhere. This was made possible by Corpus Christi Watershed, the same non-profit Catholic institute for the arts that commissioned the Chabanel Psalms.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Josef Rheinberger's Abendlied

I personally feel this piece is one of the better German masterpieces of sacred music that I've sung in choir. These are the kind of vernacular music that should be permitted in church, not "Come On And Celebrate" or that campfire song "Pass It On".

Stay with us, because it is towards evening, and the day is now far spent. - Luke 24:29