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Christmas Day is quite near with the hope of bringing good cheer to all mankind. Schola Cantorum Jubilate extends its sincere greetings to all with the hope that this Christmas brings peace in all hearts, joy which can be seen on every face and music to harmonise the ambience.
During today’s Sunday Mass at the Basilica of Xagħra, the sacrament of baptism was administerd. The newborn baby of Joanne and Andrew Sultana was welcomed as a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Cecilia, considered the patron saint of musicians and church music.
Her story dates back to the second century and her feast was included in the liturgical calendar in the fourth century. It is believed that she, a noble Roman Lady suffered martyrdom with her husband Valerian, his brother Tiburtius and a soldier Maximus under the Emperor Alexander Severus.
‘I will sing to my God’
This was your motto and you sang to God through the many compositions you have written. You will now sing to Him from very near.
Domenico Bartolucci passed away today, Monday 11th November 2013 at the venerable age of 96. Florentine blood ran through his veins and like his native grand masters he was a very determined person, truly engaged in musical studies throughout his lifetime. He was Director Emeritus of the Sistine Chapel choir from 1956, right after Perosi’s death till 1997. He was also a member of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Ceciilia. Critics consider him among the most authoritative interpreters of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.