Catholic liturgical music is serious, solemn, transcendent, but Catholic musicians are never more fun and inspiring than when they are talking about what they love most. This is what happens at sacred music events around the world: the social and intellectual are critically important elements. The musicians (and music enthusiasts) at the Chant Café, a project of the
Church Music Association of America, bring that sense of life and love to the digital world. As St. Augustine said, "Cantare amantis est."
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Jeffrey Tucker, writer, editor, entrepreneur, musician |
archiveNick Gale (1975-2015), organist, choral director, for 13 years Master of the Music at the Cathedral of St. George in Southwark |
archiveBen, schola director and organ student |
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Thank you Kathleen for posting this. Sir David's influence extended beyond denominational lines and his work as a church musician influenced all serious church musicians. I was privileged to have sung for him on numerous occasions and enjoyed the warmth of his personality at many social events. He was a true gentleman, gracious in every way, a stellar musician from whom we all benefited and whose music will live on. May he rest in peace and angels lead him into paradise.