 Among those most against the decision, motivated by Papal Master of Ceremonies Archbishop Piero Marini, was Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who, after he became Pope Benedict XVI, recalled Bartolucci to direct a concert in the Sistine Chapel on 24 June 2006, in which he offered music from the repertoire of sacred polyphony of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina alongside his own compositions including the motet "Oremus pro Pontifice Nostro Benedicto" ("Let us pray for our Pontiff Benedict"), dedicated to the Pope.The ensemble of the Pontifical Sistine Chapel Choir upon the death of Perosi was in poor condition.The situation was restored, however, thanks to the commitment of Bartolucci and personal interest of Pope John XXIII.