Looking beyond the Catholic realm, such as with interreligious projects like the musical setting of the Diary of Anne Frank by James Whitbourn, is a major concern of this enthusiastic church musician and organist. She’s looking to address diversity and provide motivation for new and exciting projects.
The mdw’s Department of Organ, Organ Research, and Church Music is a place devoted to caring for the “humus of Western music”.
1971 saw the establishment of the Institute of Organological Research and Documentation at what was then the Academy of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
A selection of organs of the mdw
25 musicians from 15 countries qualified to participate in this renowned competition.
Those who believe that church music consists simply of a few songs that they once heard in church, might be quite surprised indeed to learn just how diverse musica sacra can be.
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