Deprived of Wout Van Aert, who had decided during the week to forfeit for lack of juice, Jumbo-Visma nevertheless had two men in pursuit behind Thomas Pidcock. But Tiesj Benoot and Attila Valter were never able to decide which should sacrifice themselves for the other, beating a chasing group of half a dozen that left Pidcock a thirty-second lead at the foot. of the final climb in Siena. A sufficient gap for him to arrive alone in the majestic setting of the Piazza del Campo.
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March 4, 2023
From Hildegarde de Bingen to Charles Gounod, the sacred link between classical music and religion
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
At the same time priest, choirmaster and organist, Tomas Luis de Victoria was born in Sanchidrian around 1548 and died in Madrid in 1611. Musicologists hail him as the most famous composer of the Spanish Renaissance.
Unlike Gaspar Sanz who did not compose sacred music, Tomas Luis De Victoria devoted himself entirely to religious music. He left behind him an important body of work which includes no less than 20 masses, more than 80 motets of 4 to 8 voices, 16 magnificats and 2 passions.
>> To listen: the program “L’oreille d’abord” devoted to composers and priests
He perfected his skills in Rome where he was admitted to a Jesuit college as cantor of the choirs. There he met the two sons of Palestrina who were studying at the Roman seminary where their father held the position of choirmaster. This relationship thus allows him to take advantage of the lessons of the master of whom he will be the successor from 1571.
Ordained a priest on August 28, 1575, Tomas Luis De Victoria believed that God had given him a musical gift to serve him. With his music and his gentleness, he therefore wishes to uplift souls, inspire prayer and serve as a balm for the rough patches of life. This explains the fervor of his works.
Among these, the masterpiece the “Messe de Requiem” which he composed in 1603 for the Empress Marie, which is also his last published work.
>> Listen: Tomas Luis de Victoria, “Requiem Mass”, performed by the British ensemble Gabrieli Consort conducted by Paul McCreesh
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written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Philippe Verdonck (Charleroi Airport): “Strikes? We got a slap in the face and we didn’t deserve it”
Philippe Verdonck is the Eco Guest. Strikes at Ryanair, new flights to other continents, license renewal, salaries in the civil service… The boss of Charleroi airport takes stock of the hot issues of the moment.
Makkah | Tonight the moon will rise directly above the Kaaba. Witness this rare phenomenon at 10.43 pm Saudi Makkah time.
The Moon’s orbit is 89.5 degrees above the horizon. Meanwhile, the disk will be 93% illuminated by sunlight. The angle separating it from the Sun is 149 degrees long and 4,05,368 km away. as well as. Bright stars will also shine.
Head of the Astronomical Society of Jeddah, M Majeed Abu Zahra, said the phenomenon of verticality is one of the scientific methods for confirming the accuracy of calculations for the movement of celestial bodies, including the moon.