Mass at Santiago

[coober]

Hello,

when I attended mass at Santiago, Sunday 25th October there was a nun who sang solo. I'm not sure if it was in Spanish or Latin but I found it quite moving and I would like to ask if anybody has any information on what was sung and if there are any CDs of her or any of the songs available.

with thanks
David

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Hola - the nun who sings at the Pilgrims' Mass is Sister María Asunción:

I took this not longer after she was appointed about a year ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-MGHFmlsg

I stand to be corrected but I'm almost certain that she has never been recorded apart from Pilgrims uploading to You Tube. Indeed when I searched this morning the recordings all featured the previous incumbent, Sister Maria Jesus, who now works in the Cathedral in Madrid.

 

[coober]

Indeed when I searched this morning the recordings all featured the previous incumbent, Sister Maria Jesus, who now works in the Cathedral in Madrid.[/quote]

Hola JohnnieWalker,

can you tell me what recordings you are referring to. I assume that the format and words of the Mass would be fairly consistent, is it possible that Sister Maria Jesus's songs would have been the same as the nun I listened to, and if so do you know if there is a recording available.

thanks
David

 

[JohnnieWalker]

As far as I know she has never been professionally recorded. But here is a selection:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P1R2GxpuNY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vHKmJ2bIzY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6az7f1n_HU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUxSdgKnYkQ

 

[coober]

thanks, JohnnieWalker it's appreciated.

David

 

[sulu]

Last Sunday it was a man singing at both Masses in the morning. The singing nun was still there but she didn't sing!
sue

 

[JohnnieWalker]

That´s right - they have reinforcements! Yesterday for example there were 5 Masses with the Botafumeiro at every one. There are two organists working in shifts and a bank of 4 or 5 singers.

Best wishes

John
Stranded in Santiago

 

[andy.d]

Just back from a day of extra Masses in different Churches here to cover for clergy trapped in Spain (although not on the Camino). Not sure which smilie fits this!

Andy