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Jointly sponsored by Christ Church Cathedral and the Christ Church College Chapel at Oxford University, this event will feature psalm-inspired compositions for solo voices in an interactive format designed to promote ecumenical conversation about faith.
Featuring performances by Harriet Burns, Christopher Mitchell, Dara Collins, Will Anderson, and Ian Tindale.
Hosted by Deus Ex Musica founder Delvyn Case and The Revd Dr Zachary Guiliano, Priest Vicar and Interim College Chaplain
THE MUSIC and COMPOSERS
Psalm 13 use dissonant jazz harmonies, multiple tonal centers, and shifting tempos to communicate the writer’s different thoughts and emotions: anguish, frustration, and finally, a praise offering.
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The psalmist’s sense of joy and thanksgiving come alive in this dramatic and florid hymn of praise.
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Beginning with a sense of contemplation, the initial words of praise are uncharacteristically gentle and turned inward. The music blossoms in joy before returning to contemplation of praise in an elevated key—a heightened consciousness.
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Vaughn Williams’ famous arrangement of this beloved hymn text - based on Hebrews, 12:1 - is muscular and triumphant. In contrast, this new musical setting brings out the sense of mystery found just below its surface.
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