RISM Lecture: The Fondo Cappella Sistina in RISM

The Répertoire International des Sources Musicales (RISM) presents an evening dedicated to the unique collection of choirbooks preserved in the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. This event was hosted online on January 28, 2021 and was the inaugural event of the new RISM Lecture Series. Order of speakers: Welcome: Klaus Pietschmann (President, RISM) 1:10 Claudia Montuschi (Director, Manuscript Department of the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana) 10:57 Balázs Mikusi (Executive Director, RISM Editorial Center) 23:31 Introduction: Thomas Schmidt (Professor, University of Huddersfield) 28:20 Discussion 1 44:16 Keynote address: “Reflections on 50 Years with the Fondo Cappella Sistina“ by Richard Sherr (Professor Emeritus, Smith College) 54:08 Discussion 2 1:48:41 An online catalog containing descriptions of the manuscripts and printed music from the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana (V-CVbav) can be found at This catalog is developed and hosted by the RISM Digital Center, Bern. RISM is an i