The Fascinating History of a Latin Death Hymn You’ve Heard Many Times Without Knowing It
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The Fascinating History of a Latin Death Hymn You’ve Heard Many Times Without Knowing It
There’s a musical piece you’ve likely heard many times before—but unless you have a particularly trained ear and are also hip to the catalog of Medieval Latin hymns, you probably haven’t noticed it. It’s the “Dies Irae,” a haunting chant for the dead, and CBC Radio host Tom Allen has…
