BENEDICTUS

In honorem Benedicti XVI.

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An orchestral meditation and prayer dedicated to His Holiness the late Pope Emeritus Benedictus XVI.

On the note-letters of his own birth name: Joseph Ratzinger, and with several hymnal melodic quotes.

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May God answer his prayer, and let him enter into His light and mercy.

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Music composed by Dimitri Arnauts, with filial love, reverence and respect - united in faith , hope and brotherly affection.

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With melodic quotes from the following ancient hymns:

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Veni Redemptor Gentium/Nun komm der Heiden Heiland
Mit Fried und Freud Ich fahr dahin
Ach Wie flüchtig, Ach wie nichtig
Hatikvah/Hope

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