Domenico Bartolucci, the man chosen by Pius XII to guide the Pontifical Sistine Choir for life (and shamefully dismissed from his position by Pope John Paul II, advised by Piero Marini), will direct his dear choir for one day: today.
Sandro Magister informs in his blog that the Saint John's Day concert will be directed by Bartolucci and will be performed before the Holy Father. It will include Bartolucci's composition for the occasion ("Oremus pro Pontifice nostro Benedicto", for six voices) and several compositions by Palestrina, including the Credo of the Missa Papae Marcelli. After the presentation, Pope Benedict will deliver a special speech.
Read more about Bartolucci here and here.
Sandro Magister informs in his blog that the Saint John's Day concert will be directed by Bartolucci and will be performed before the Holy Father. It will include Bartolucci's composition for the occasion ("Oremus pro Pontifice nostro Benedicto", for six voices) and several compositions by Palestrina, including the Credo of the Missa Papae Marcelli. After the presentation, Pope Benedict will deliver a special speech.
Read more about Bartolucci here and here.
