Besides that it was a lovely Mass. This sort of thing should demonstrate the very best possible from the modern Roman Rite, and Fr Guy Nicholls is to be commended for his hard work in this regard. Of particular note was the 7th candlestick (which the altar at the Oratory isn't really designed for, it has to be said!) and the unbleached candles around the catafalque, indicating Newman is not yet blessed! Everything else was pretty much standard Oratory performance, except perhaps the large amount of con-celebrants present in choir for this special occasion.
If anyone is aware of a way to view this in retrospect, I'd be grateful. I would love to purchase such a production, and perhaps put it alongside the DVD of Cardinal Hoyos' Mass in Westminster Cathedral!
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