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October 26, 2004
Ordination Memories
an MP3 file of the choir singing at my ordination. There were 108 voices under the able direction of Kathleen Flemming.
Alma Redemptoris Mater, Palestrina
Posted by Fr. Jeffrey Keyes, C.PP.S. at October 26, 2004 10:51 PM
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Lovely.
Posted by: penitens at October 27, 2004 7:53 AM
I love the Palestrina "Alma Redemptoris Mater." I had the privilege of singing this work under the direction of the late Roger Wagner, who interpreted the work rather than conducting it metronomically, which seems to be the fashion today. This motet is a masterpiece that's not beyond the capability of average-to-above-average choirs.
Posted by: Mark P. at October 27, 2004 4:59 PM
I kind of remember it well. Kathleen did such a great job. She has tapes for those of us who had a hard time learning that particular piece as well as the gathering song of All Creatures. It was a memorable experience. But we did it!
Posted by: anna at October 27, 2004 5:56 PM
Jeff, Thanks for the music; it made us feel like we were 'almost' there. Maria Elena & Dave
Posted by: Maria Elena at October 31, 2004 12:12 AM