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In the afternoon, at 5pm, the church bells of the Basilica of Xagħra rang happily announcing the Nuptial Mass of Joline Refalo and Charles Xuereb. This young couple decided to utter their vows in front of the Minister of God. Floral arrangements decorated the altar and showed the festivity this sacrament brings around.
‘Lapsi’ – a Maltese word which mean the Ascension of Jesus, got synonymous with the Notte Gozitana due to the fact that it is organised on the eve of ‘Lapsi’. This special evening or better a weekend of activities is organised annually by the Ministry for Gozo to exhibit local products and productions. The main attractions remain always the concerts and art exhibitions.
Marouska Attard, Director of Schola Cantorum Jubilate held a vocal recial at the Sacred Heart Seminary Chapel in Victoria. The chapel is usually not open for the public except on rare occasions but for this evening it hosted the soprano, pianist and a good number of attendees. The Rector invited also those present to go around the place which gives formation to young seminarians who once completed their tertiary course will become priests.
Schola Cantorum Jubilate animated the 11.15am mass at Ta' Pinu National Shrine. It was officiated by H. E Mgr Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo. Today happens to be Mothers' Day and on thinking of all mothers around the world, one should not forget the mothers-to-be.
‘Psallam Deo Meo’- ‘I will sing to my God’ is the motto chosen by Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci and featured on his emblem. A very justified motto considering a life dedicated to enrich and exalt the sacred liturgy through music.
Cardinal and Maestro Domenico Bartolucci is celebrating his birthday today, 7th May. Celebrating birthdays is always a blessing but celebrating 96 years is noteworthy. Born in Firenze, Bartolucci is known for his vast contribution in the sacred musical field, both as a composer and as director. He is the Maestro Perpetuo of the Sistine Chapel and of the Accademia Nazionale of Santa Cecilia. He conducted the Vatican Choir from 1956, right after Perosi death, till 1997. On 20 November 2010, Pope Benedict XVI elevated him to the College of Cardinals.
“Life is worth living.” “The beauty of life.” Music is incorporated well in our daily lives as we listen to music almost all the time, usually even unknowingly. It is all underlined through the fact that this could be considered to be a language which is understood by everyone. Music is the answer to all the questions we have popping up in our minds. It heals the soul and can change one’s mood in a matter of seconds. Everyone has their own perceptions about music but finding people who do not like listening to music is close to impossible. This makes us come to think of the people who are directly related to music and who produce music themselves. One cannot explain the feelings a composer goes through while they are composing and producing music of their own. Yet again, this brings to mind those who are then working directly or indirectly with musical pieces.