Category: Sacred & Classical Music
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“The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by W. B. Yeats Reminds Us of the Real Needs of the Human Heart
One of W. B. Yeats’ most well-known poems, “The Lake Isle of Innisfree,” is an important reminder of the deep needs of the human heart for solace, silence, peace, and natural beauty. The poem articulates Yeats’ experience of a real place he remembered from childhood, in contrast to his bustling life in the city at…
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Miserere Mei by Allegri: Why This Sacred Choral Work Still Haunts Listeners
Allegri’s Miserere Mei, based in the text of Psalm 51, continues to be one of the most haunting sacred choral pieces despite being centuries old. It is a serious encouragement that great works like this can still cut through the noise and chaos of modern life to listeners around the world. Notably, there are high…
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Josh Groban Song “You Raise Me Up” Remains a Classic
You Raise Me Up, the song made famous by Josh Groban in 2004, is still a classic to return to, alongside the many Italian songs that lend themselves to a an earnestness we have lost. I’ve spent many years contemplating my passion for his work when I was in high school: it unlocked what I’ve…
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