PDF Download • “Sing the Angelus” (Plainchant)
Can you think of a better way to begin your choir rehearsals?
“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)
Can you think of a better way to begin your choir rehearsals?
To match the ancient acrostic, Erasmus changed the first line to “Herodis Hostes.”
Fr. Áureo Castro’s setting alternates the chant melody and the choral parts.
Make sure to read the translation of the Offertory Hymn—so gorgeous!
A simple setting of “Dominus Dixit ad Me” by Fr. Áureo Castro.
These settings were written to be easily played by pianists and organists of an intermediate skill level.
Download all 572 pages—thanks to Peter Meggison!
Two generous young ladies, currently in high school, helped me record this gorgeous Kyrie.
Like all the books we release, this extremely rare hymnal was previously unavailable until we scanned and uploaded it.
More choral works by Cardinal Bartolucci are available on the Domenico Bartolucci Foundation website.
Your Easter present has arrived!
Simplified according to ancient psalm tones.
“On Holy Saturday in 1545, while the pope and several cardinals were present, two of the oldest choir members flew at each other during the blessing of the new oils…”
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