“Is it not true that prohibiting or suspecting the extraordinary form can only be inspired by the demon who desires our suffocation and spiritual death?” —The Vatican’s chief liturgist from 2014-2021; interview with Edw. Pentin (23-Sep-2019)
So few Catholics—even those who self-identify as “traditional” Catholics—give consideration to the sins of detraction, gossip, and libel. Some hide behind fake online identities and publish the most vile, dishonest material. Even though these hypocrites think they are “hidden,” God sees everything. By the way, never visit Twitter: it’s not a good place for one’s […]
I wish Epiphany lasted forever—the hymns are rich with theology!
Church musicians realize we’re currently in tough times, but even the greatest artists did not have everything “exactly as they desired.” Vladimir Horowitz (one of the greatest pianists) was often paid for his concerts with CHOCOLATE instead of money. The Russian economy was awful, and nobody had money. But Horowitz didn’t want chocolate; he wanted […]
JMO Copy (inviolable) St. Jean de Lalande Library of Rare Books “The judicious searcher in this remarkable online collection will certainly reap great rewards for his effort.” — Fr. Robert A. Skeris, Benjamin T. Rome School of Music (CUA) HE SAINT Jean de Lalande Library is derived primarily from Jeff Ostrowski’s personal collection of rare […]
The Church’s greatest hymn? Many believe it’s this one.
You can compare my accompaniment to that of Achille P. Bragers.
Older Catholic hymnals did funny things with this melody.
I insisted that my interpretation was correct. Then she made a comment that haunts me still.
Is it just me, or does England have extremely beautiful churches?
It’s impossible to incorporate all the awesome Advent hymns; the season is too short.
Download this PDF score—free to all—and sing during Advent!
Foreword by Fr. Berg — Nine Images — 2nd Edition Info Table of Contents — Executive Summary ORGAN ACCOMPANIMENTS (2 vols.) — “How do I open this book properly?” (VIDEOS) INE ART: More than 300 traditional line art illustrations were collected from a special Benedictine archive and […]
His argument about “theft”—such as removing pornography from a church where children might see it—is incorrect and dangerous.
By 1941, Horowitz had been playing Rachmaninov’s 3rd Concerto for 23 years…
Fr. Gerard Lessard is upset that millennials “seem to be mainly interested in returning to Gregorian chant and organ music of the distant past.”
