“The New Raphael”
"By means of the histories of the mysteries of our Redemption, portrayed by paintings or other representations, the people is instructed."
Embodying Art and Hope
"There is a mysterious and deep kinship between music and hope."
Palestrina’s First Biographer
Only three other individuals held the esteemed title of Perpetual Director.
A Saintly Bishop & Sacred Music
Pope Paul VI described him as one of the foremost proponents of Tridentine reforms.
Rieti, Italy and its Cathedral
The Basilica’s musical heritage is among Europe’s most prestigious.
The Saint of Rome
Renowned as the “Saint of Rome,” Frances passed away on March 9, 1440.
A musical counterpart to Solzhenitsyn
Was he a loyal servant of the regime or a covert dissident?
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s Love of Music
Liturgical music held a special place in Pier Giorgio’s heart.
A Nonconformist Composer
Satie’s mysticism is authentic, ironic, or perhaps a subtle blend of both.
Laudato Si – the Original
"I want to write a new Praise of the Lord for his creatures, which we use every day, and without which we cannot live."
Georges Bizet
On June 3, 1875, exactly 150 years ago, Georges Bizet passed away under mysterious circumstances in Bougival, near Paris, at the young age of 36. Despite his short life, his opera Carmen stands as a landmark work that “significantly contributes to the modernization of the genres of French musical theater and influences the developments of…
