In this podcast, maestro Aurelio Porfiri welcomes musicologist and professor Guido Milanese to discuss the ongoing "tragic decline" of Catholic sacred music. Professor Milanese, who teaches at the Università Cattolica in Milan and the University of Svizzera Italiana, brings decades of expertise as both a scholar and church musician. Together with Bishop Athanasius Schneider, they co-authored the upcoming book When the Hearts Went Still: The Tragic Decline of Catholic Sacred Music, set for release in November 2024 by Sophia Institute Press.
During their conversation, they explore the root causes of the decline in sacred music quality, examining the impact of modern commercial music infiltrating liturgical settings. Porfiri and Milanese argue that sacred music is an integral part of the liturgy, meant to elevate the worship experience and glorify God, rather than adopting popular, commercial styles that undermine the sacred atmosphere. The episode is a profound reflection on how liturgical music has shifted, and how it must return to its true purpose: inspiring devotion and enriching human spiritual experience.
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