2: Hymns as Poetry: John Milton’s Blest Pair of Sirens
NOV 3, 20246 MIN
2: Hymns as Poetry: John Milton’s Blest Pair of Sirens
NOV 3, 20246 MIN
Description
<div>Hear staff from Westminster Abbey as they reflect on the context and the meaning of popular Christian hymns and anthems that came from poetry. </div>
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<div>In this episode, Stuart O’Hara, a bass lay vicar in the Abbey Choir examines John Milton’s<em> Blest Pair of Sirens</em> and how careful composition is used to turn his words into a glorification of God. </div>
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<a href="https://hyperion.lnk.to/CDA68089">Listen</a> to the full track, and the rest of the album recorded by the Choir of Westminster Abbey. </div>
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<div>These episodes are part of the <a href="https://www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season/">Voice and Verse season</a>. Join us in October and November as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. </div>
