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Musical Memories

CHAPTER XVI
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It would seem that no one is shocked for there is no protest.

For my own part I must frankly confess that such pseudo-religious exhibitions are disagreeable.

They disturb me greatly and I can see no use in them.
* * * * * In order to foster admiration for the old masters, Delsarte conceived the idea of publishing a collection of pieces taken from their works right and left, and, as a result, he created his _Archives du Chant_.

He had special type made and the publication was a marvel of beautiful typography, correctness and good taste.

At the beginning of each part was a cleverly harmonised passage of church music.


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