Wildness & Wonder, Dazzlement & Darkness, Divine Mystery and the Arts
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Music│ Poetry │Contemplation
With James MacMillan & Ben Quash
Cordelia Williams, Pianist
Michael Symmons Roberts, Poet
Reflect on the meaning of wonder and mystery in the extraordinary gothic setting of Westminster Abbey. An exceptional evening of music, poetry and contemplation on 8 June at 7.00 pm.
Ben Quash, Professor of Christianity and the Arts, Kings College London will chair a discussion with celebrated Scottish composer James MacMillan, interwoven with selected pieces from Olivier Messiaen’s powerful meditation for piano Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jesus, performed by Cordelia Williams, and inspirational poetry read by Catholic poet, Michael Symmons Roberts.
Not suitable for children