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.
Os Justi Press and the New Hymnal
"A revival of Catholic literature."
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…
The Musical Creed of Nicaea
'I found him surrounded with music and with the Breviary in his hand’