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New CD by the Choir of the Sistine Chapel

October 9, 2016 Paul Inwood Announcements Music: General

This new CD was, uniquely, recorded in the Sistine Chapel itself.

Clash of Choirs: Pugnacious about Palestrina

May 30, 2011 Anthony Ruff, OSB Music: General

In 1956 Pope Pius XII named Bartolucci permanent director of the Sistine choir. But in 1997, at age 80, he was replaced by Guiseppe Liberto. Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict) was opposed to this move.