It seems inconceivable that a priest who wants the music reformed in the church could be driven to abandon such a program, especially if it is successful. A priest, a man of power and control over the parish.
Being inside such a situation - and even outside of one once this has happened - it is hard to explain to people and often to even understand yourself.
Sit down, watch this movie. I’d suggest this would be a a great thing for a group of musicians to do, watch it and then discuss it.
Description: Hortense Laborie (Catherine Frot), a renowned chef from Perigord, is astonished when the President of the Republic (Jean d'Ormesson) appoints her his personal cook, responsible for creating all his meals at the Elysée Palace. Despite jealous resentment from the other kitchen staff, Hortense quickly establishes herself, thanks to her indomitable spirit. The authenticity of her cooking soon seduces the President, but the corridors of power are littered with traps... -- (C) Weinstein
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