If “the music is an integral part of the solemn liturgy” (SC 112) it is tremendously
important that during the crucial ceremonies at churches, particularly those involving
liturgical celebrations, it would become its clear sign. Since, when we prepare liturgical
music we always draw our special attention to: liturgical year, namely, to a particular sea-
son, feast or celebration, examining the contents of the holy mass antiphon (referring to
entrance songs and the holy communion), the mass order, the collect and the readings, especially the Gospel. And this entire content of liturgical prayers and readings is to be
reflected through music of the celebrations. Therefore the music becomes integral because
its role is not merely supplementary, complementary, substitutive nor decorative, but
incorporated in liturgy with which it is inextricably linked. Music springs from liturgy
and leads to liturgy. It enriches mass liturgy, makes it more grandly and clearly rendered.
It should be no different during the Easter Triduum for which the music ought to
be even more thoroughly prepared as for the most important season of the liturgical
year, that is, the Feast of Christ, suffering, crucified and resurrected. As it is the greatest
event of the mystery of redemption observed here and now. The importance of the Easter
Triduum was indicated by Pope Benedict XVI during his General Audience on 19 March
2008. May his words serve as the conclusion of my speech:
These three days are commonly known as ‘holy’ because they allow us
to re live the event central to our Redemption. They lead to nucleus
of Christian faith: the passion, Heath, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
These three days could be considered as one single day. They make up
the heart and are the key to both the liturgical year and the life of the
Church. … Remembering the mysteries of Christ also means a willing
and complete adherence to the history of today, convinced that when
we celebrate, it is vivid and present reality… These holy days reawaken
a great hope in us: Christ was crucified, yet he rose again and conquered
the world. Love is stronger than hate, it has triumphed and we should af-filiate ourselves with this victory of love. We should therefore start again
from Christ and work together with him for a world founded on peace,
justice and love.