Joseph II, Emperor

Joseph II, Emperor
(13 March 1741, Vienna – 20 February 1790, Vienna)
   He initiated reforms in the Roman Catholic liturgy, restricting the use of instruments to solemn masses on Sundays and high feasts and limiting the time a movement might take. However, he encouraged congregational singing in the vernacular. (at)

Historical dictionary of sacred music. . 2006.

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