Catholic Insight

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Catholic Insight

Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World

Day: June 20, 2021

Rheinberger’s Abendlied

Josef Rheinberger (+ 1901), a native of tiny Liechtenstein, but resident of Germany for most of his life, was a prolific fin de siècle composer, known mostly for his complex, beautiful concerti for organ, on which instrument he was a master.  Yet his most recognized piece is his Abendlied (evening song), a transcendent polyphonic motet in six[…]

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