Music for Spy Wednesday
I am not intending this series to have much of a theme usually, but it seems right that over the next few days I post some music that fits in some way with Easter.
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Having said that - I don't think I will be posting much that is specifically 'Easter Music' with the exception of today's post. The "Miserere Mei" written by Allegri in the 1630s (probably - no one knows for sure) was originally exclusively used in the Sistine Chapel during Holy Week - specifically during Tenebrae and often on Spy Wednesday. This makes it particularly appropriate for me to share today.
The last time that I heard this live was actually at a service for Ash Wednesday in Coventry Cathedral. The music casts a spell over the listeners that is quite special - and having visited the Sistine Chapel for the first time just a couple of years ago I can only imagine how lovely this would sound in there.
For some, this video may be too long, but I intend to make no apologies for posting clips that require the listener to spend a little bit more time than the soundbites we often find around. I would suggest that you close your eyes and let this music wash over you for the next few minutes and let it bring a bit of calm and peace.
