Music from heaven. (Roman Catholic liturgy)

From: National Review | Date: March 10, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

The use of music by the Catholic Church in its liturgy shows the rich history of the church and the musicians who created the works deserve great credit for their efforts. Works by Verdi, Mozart, Bach, Haydn and Schubert are mentioned.

IF it were measured phrase by phrase, it could probably be shown that the greatest music of the Western world, from the time of plainchant onward, has been poured into the Roman Catholic liturgy. The earlier music sang in the quieter, more contemplative expressions of the Passion, but as the apocalypse of our time advanced it became a cry de profundis or, ...

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