Media Vita in Morte Sumus from Media Vita by John Sheppard (1515-58).

This piece is a fascinating antiphon and its story has meaning for our experience with COVID-19. I read this article in the New York Times on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Click on the link below the section of score to read the article. I’ve included a recording of The Choral Project performing this piece in 2015. The soloist is Mike Fotinakis.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/30/arts/music/John-Sheppard-media-vita.html

5 Replies to “Media Vita in Morte Sumus from Media Vita by John Sheppard (1515-58).”

  1. If there were a parish here that sang like the Choral Project, I might just go with you, Mike!
    Thanks, Bruce, for bringing this beauty to our attention. I will be exploring the huge playlist that NYT has provided. Thankfully, the sections are relatively short!

  2. Beautiful. The article also contained music, so I felt like a triple treat.

  3. I’ll keep you in mind, Dianne Saichek.
    How come I can leave a reply but I cannot “Like” others’ replies unless I set up a WordPress account?

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