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Music of the Seventeenth Century: To Speak Through Singing

Warren Stewart wrote 2 weeks ago: Claudio Monteverdi wrote in a letter in the 1630s that the goal of music was “to speak through … more →

Tags: 17th Century, Music, Baroque, humanism, monteverdi, Stewart

Magnificat's Recordings Now Available for Download1 comment

Warren Stewart wrote 3 weeks ago: In anticipation of the imminent launch of Magnificat’s new (and vastly improved website), we h … more →

Tags: About Magnificat, Baroque, Mp3s

The 17th Century Meets the 21st: Magnificat Now on Facebook and Twitter

Warren Stewart wrote 1 month ago: Magnificat has launched a Facebook Page and you are all encouraged to become “fans” (inc … more →

Tags: About Magnificat, facebook, twitter

Georg Muffat's Birthday and David Wilson's Translation and Commentary

Warren Stewart wrote 1 month ago: Georg Muffat was born on June 1 in 1653. A special day for Jubilate personnel manager, Magnificat vi … more →

Tags: 17th Century, Music, muffat, Wilson

Magnificat Looking Forward to the Return of the Puppets

Warren Stewart wrote 1 month ago: On the weekend of October 16-18, 2009, Magnificat will join forces with The Carter Family Marionette … more →

Tags: About Magnificat, Baroque, caccini, Opera, puppets

Puppets, Nuns, Melodies, and Masterpieces: Magnificat’s 18th Season Takes a Tour of Italy

Warren Stewart wrote 1 month ago: For our 18th Season, Magnificat’s will take our audience on a grand tour through four Italian citie … more →

Tags: About Magnificat, Baroque, caccini, Cozzolani, grandi, Italy, monteverdi, puppets, Stewart

The Mother Of Jesus Praises The Lord4 comments

John Mark Hicks wrote 2 months ago: The Magnificat “My Soul Magnifies the Lord” Luke 1:46-55 This song has been used by the church, almo … more →

Tags: Theology, Bible-Luke, mary, Mercy, poor, poverty, praise, Wealth

Bach - Magnificat

Stampfli & Turci wrote 2 months ago: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) Magnificat (BWV 243) 1. Magnificat anima mea Dominum Co … more →

Tags: Bach, Sacred Music

San Francisco Chronicle Review: 'Venere, Amore, e Ragione'

Warren Stewart wrote 3 months ago: This review by Joshua Kosman was published in the San Francisco Chronicle on April 7, 2009. The thin … more →

Tags: Magnificat Reviews, Baroque, Chronicle, Kosman, Scarlatti, Stewart

SFCV Review of Scarlatti Concert: In Light of Reason

Warren Stewart wrote 3 months ago: This review by Joseph Sargent was posted at San Francisco Classical Voice on April 6, 2009. An unmis … more →

Tags: Magnificat Reviews, SFCV

Alessandro Scarlatti’s Serenata Venere, Amore e Ragione

Warren Stewart wrote 3 months ago: By the 17th century the term serenata had lost its original association with the custom of offering … more →

Tags: About Magnificat, Baroque, Scarlatti, Rome

"The Three Jennifers" – Magnificat Performs Scarlatti’s Venere, Amore e Ragione

Warren Stewart wrote 3 months ago: On the weekend of April 3-5, Magnificat will concludes our 2009-2010 season with performances of Ven … more →

Tags: About Magnificat, Scarlatti, Lane, Kampani, Paulino, Jennifer

If Mary is so important to the Catholic Church, how come there's not much about her in the Bible?

Doug Lawrence wrote 4 months ago: Q: If Mary is so important to the Catholic Church, how come there’s not much about her in the … more →

Tags: Catholic Q & A, Marian, Legion of Mary, mary, Salvation, Jesus, woman of prophecy, Mary's Song

One hell of a night2 comments

emilie18 wrote 4 months ago: Today, Saturday, was completely and absolutely epic. This morning I woke up and my mother drove me h … more →

Tags: theatre, Cigar, Rutter, Choir, Pinter, Old Times

Blessed

Allen wrote 4 months ago: “Out of the fullness of his grace he has blessed us all, giving us one blessing after another … more →

Tags: daily office, Religion, Christianity, John, Blessing

Mary, You Are Forever Our Mom

Me So Catholic wrote 5 months ago: By Kevin Perkins † Mary, you were loved before time. Pray for us. Mary, you were with the Spirit. Pr … more →

Tags: Catholic, Catholicism, Christ, Eucharist, Faith, Holy Spirit, HOPE, Intercession, Jesus

SFCV Review: When the Audience is the Congregation

Warren Stewart wrote 5 months ago: This review by Anna Carol Dudley appeared in the February 10, 2009 edition of San Francisco Classica … more →

Tags: Magnificat Reviews, Baroque, schutz, Exequien, moroney

Hubris: the coming and going of empires1 comment

nickbaines wrote 5 months ago: Schadenfreude is a terrible thing. But it is a little hard to resist when the mighty are brought low … more →

Tags: Empires, church, Fantasy, History, Empire, Hubris, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United

Davitt Moroney to Perform with Magnificat

Warren Stewart wrote 5 months ago: For our performances in February, Magnificat will be joined by organist Davitt Moroney who will perf … more →

Tags: About Magnificat, schutz, moroney, Organ


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