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Cantus Podcast

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Everything around Sacred Music and liturgy, an independent view from Aurelio Porfiri cantus.substack.com

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Jan 13, 2026

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Episodes

The precious blood of Christ 01.07.2022

Let us talk about the precious blood of Christ. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

What it means improvising at Mass 24.06.2022

Today we talk about Organ improvisation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

The month of the Sacred Heart 17.06.2022

A meditation between music, theology and spirituality. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Veni sancte spiritus 03.06.2022

We talk about sequences! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Corpus Domini is coming 27.05.2022

Corpus Domini is coming…. Cantus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Why modern churches have to be ugly? 21.05.2022

Let us talk about modern churches. Cantus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Choral music and Languages 13.05.2022

A reflection on Choral Music and Languages. Cantus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

The problem with choir conductors (not only in church…) 06.05.2022

Aurelio Porfiri talk about choir conductors. Cantus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. Hope they will be able to forgive him… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Why I lost my patience with some Bishops! 29.04.2022

Maestro Aurelio Porfiri does not refrain to say what is in his mind. Cantus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. And it is not good. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Angel’s voice. Remembering Alessandro Moreschi, the last castrato 22.04.2022

We meet with Nicholas Clapton, Counter-Tenor and author of a book about Alessandro Moreschi available in English and Italian. Cantus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. We talk about the lost world of Castrati. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

Good music for good friday 15.04.2022

Reflecting on the importance of music on good friday. Cantus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Anticipated Happy Easter! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

The seven sorrows of Mary 08.04.2022

Today Aurelio Porfiri remind our listeners about the liturgical feast of the seven sorrows of Mary. Let us prepare to Holy Week. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

One thing some priests don’t get about sacred music 01.04.2022

Aurelio Porfiri does not refrain from being harsh. At least sometimes and when is really necessary. As it is now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s Consecration and the Decline of the West 25.03.2022

Aurelio Porfiri on the deep meaning of today’s consecration and what may means for liturgy. Cantus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Church singers from centuries ago…that I met 18.03.2022

In this episode Maestro Aurelio Porfiri travel on memory line. Keep him company… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

The church where is always Lent 11.03.2022

Today Aurelio Porfiri is telling a story that is sad, but also very instructive. Listen to what he has to say and if you wish, comment below. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

The Pope should grant priests from the FSSPX permission to celebrate Mass legitimately 04.03.2022

In this podcast Aurelio Porfiri speaks with Bishop Athanasius Schneider about tradition, liturgy, recent events in the world of tradition. They will talk about their new book on the Mass. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Gregorian chant in empty churches… 25.02.2022

Today Mº Aurelio Porfiri reflects on something weird happening to him in a beautiful roman church…. Please consider to subscribe and if you wish, comment on this podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Music and Theology 18.02.2022

Today we talk with David Burn. David Burn studied music at Merton College, University of Oxford, and held the college’s Organ Scholarship as an undergraduate. He completed his doctorate in 2002 on Heinrich Isaac’s mass propers under the supervision of Reinhard Strohm. From 2002-2003 he was Guest Researcher at Kyoto City University of Arts. There he researched connections between Japan and the West...

A Music Prince: Gesualdo da Venosa 11.02.2022

We talk today about Carlo Gesualdo prince of Venosa (1566-1613), one of the most interesting Renaissance composers. Cantus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. To continue publishing great content we need your support! With composer, conductor and host Aurelio Porfiri will be part of this podcast Gesualdo’s expert and ame...

The Catholic Mass 04.02.2022

Today Aurelio Porfiri talks with Bishop Athanasius Schneider about their new book, “The Catholic Mass”. Please consider subscribing and take advantage of the special offer available only until sunday! You will get all our special content in your inbox! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

Do you think the kids can sing? 28.01.2022

In this episode Aurelio Porfiri is talking to Zimfira Poloz, a specialist in children choirs and one of the most outstanding choral conductor of our time. She will share about the great responsability conductors have for the education of the children, and this is true also for Church choirs conductors. Thank you for reading Cantus. This post is public so feel free to share it. Remember there are o...

Traditionis custodes? The future of the Traditional Latin Mass 24.01.2022

The motu proprio Traditionis Custodes has caused many concerns in Catholic communities around the world: “The liturgical books promulgated by Saint Paul VI and Saint John Paul II, in conformity with the decrees of Vatican Council II, are the unique expression of the lex orandi of the Roman Rite.” There will be a future for the traditional Latin Mass? With Aurelio Porfiri will discuss about this Ca...

Gloria (from Missa Summorum Pontificum) by Aurelio Porfiri 21.01.2022

A joyful Gloria based on Missa de Angelis from Aurelio Porfiri’s Missa Summorum Pontificum , performed in Saint Peter’s Basilica for the Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage in 2017. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe

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