Articles on this issue "music"

Nuns Follow Up No. 1 Hit With New Release

"Angels and Saints at Ephesus" Debuts Today

New York, (Zenit.org) Staff | 978 hits

The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, topped the charts with their release last year of Advent at Ephesus. Their next CD, "Angels and Saints at Ephesus," is available today. The …

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Musicians Follow Call to New Evangelization

Scythian Founders Speak About Catholic Roots and Aiding Life-Affirming Artists

Philadelphia, (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 1106 hits

Following the call to the new evangelization, founders of the band Scythian are using their own success to help other musicians promote a culture of life with their music through a new …

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Music of Verdi and Beethoven Fill Paul VI Hall

Pope Benedict and President of Italian Republic Attend Concert in Vatican City

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 1185 hits

In a concert held yesterday in the Paul VI Hall, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra, lead by conductor Zubin Mehta played in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI and Giorgio Napolitano, …

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Pope Benedict's Address After Concert Performance in His Honor

"This is the Strength of the Christian, Which Comes from the Death and Resurrection of Christ"

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1336 hits

Here is the translation of the Holy Father's address after a concert held in his honor at the Paul VI Audience Hall in Vatican City yesterday evening. Also present at the concert was Giorgio …

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Pontiff and Italian President to Attend Concert on Monday

Musical Event Celebrates 84th Anniversary of the Lateran Pacts

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1116 hits

Pope Benedict XVI and Italian President Giorgio Napolitano will be the guests of honor Monday evening at a special concert in the Paul VI Hall. The concert will be sponsored by the Italian …

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Pope's Address at Conclusion of Concert

"Music is the Expression of the Spirit, of The Interior Place of the Person"

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Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave on Saturday at the conclusion of a concert held in his honor. * * * Venerable Brothers, Dear Friends! At the end of this beautiful “ …

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Chicago Band Member Promotes Liguorian Music

Ray Hermann Says CDs Featuring Saint a "Favorite" Project

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By Edward Pentin Ray Herrmann is currently on tour, entertaining thousands of fans across Europe as the lead saxophonist and flautist for Chicago, one of the world's longest running rock …

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A Christmas Salute to Mom

New Children's CD Reflects a Family's Musical Apostolate

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Comparisons with the von Trapp Family Singers are nothing new to Alexander and Danylo Fedoryka, two of the four members of the band Scythian who played on the main stage at World Youth Day in …

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Verdi's Requiem Seen as "Cry to the Father"

Pope Says Work Shows Gamut of Human Emotions in Face of Death

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Benedict XVI described a concert performance of Verdi's "Requiem" as a "moment of true beauty able to lift the spirit." The Pope said this Saturday after Maestro Enoch zu Guttenberg and the …

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New Director for Sistine Chapel Choir

Salesian Father Palombella Will Lead Music for Papal Liturgies

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Salesian Father Massimo Palombella has been appointed the director of the Sistine Chapel Choir. The Vatican announced the change on Saturday. Father Palombella succeeds Monsignor Giuseppe …

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Solesmes Abbey Celebrates 1,000 Years

Gives Testimony to Perseverance, Stability, Says Abbot

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The millennial anniversary celebrations of the foundation of the French Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter in Solesmes concluded on Tuesday with a solemn Eucharistic liturgy sung with Gregorian …

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Chant Will Renew Sacred Music, Says Vatican Aide

Notes Its Link to Liturgical Texts

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Sacred music cannot be limited to Gregorian chant, but it is chant that contains the key to renew liturgical song, according to a consultor for the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the …

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Mozart's Requiem Expresses Faith, Says Pontiff

Recalls Boyhood Experiences of Sacred Music

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Benedict XVI's Address After Mozart Requiem Concert

A "Great, Dramatic and Serene Meditation on Death"

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Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave Tuesday at the end of a performance of Mozart's Requiem in the courtyard of the papal residence of Castel Gandolfo. The performance was …

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Ennio Morricone: Faith Always Present In My Music

Composer Talks About the Spirituality Behind His Work

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