Callixtus II and the Schola Cantorum Romana
The Schola Cantorum of Rome during the conclave.
The Benedictine Tradition in Rome
To get a distant idea of what catastrophic difference exists between how the divine office is sung and how it should be sung...
The Noble Soul of the Tuscan Maestro
She played a pivotal role in shaping Giacomo's religious sensibilities.
The Cathedral of the Pope
The influence of the Lateran schola cantorum on the development of medieval music and poetry is demonstrated by the fact that many collections of hymns and songs originated from it.
Fauré and the Lullaby of Death
"Someone called it a lullaby of death. But that's the way I perceive death."
The Bishop of Rome on the Roman Language
He sought not only to revive the study of Latin but also to underscore its enduring relevance within the Church.
The Musical Revolution of the Baptized Jew and His Struggle at Sinai
One of the most revolutionary musicians of the twentieth century.
Music for Souls Purified in the Fire
His simple, solid, and genuine faith defined his music.
The Music of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Despite the bustling household of raising five children, Elizabeth's love for music never waned.
Music Composed by Pope St. Pius X
"He had a beautiful voice, tuned and secure and sang in church to the satisfaction of all parishioners."
Petrarch’s Musical Tradition
The words of the great poet from Arezzo have inspired generations of musicians from the 14th century to the present day.