Listen "Spirit of Embrace: A Sacred, Interfaith Music Experience 10.20.2016"
Episode Synopsis
Music from and inspired by sacred music traditions. Bethany Baxter, a soprano and young artist with Da Camera, presented a concert of chants from many faith traditions as well as classical chamber pieces inspired by sacred practices.
This program included an Islamic call to prayer, recitation of the Qur’an, classical songs composed on medieval Christian texts, a solo bass piece inspired by Indian meditative instruments, songs from the Santeria faith, and Jewish sacred songs.
It is an opportunity for music lovers and the community at large to express openness and welcome to people of all traditions and beliefs.
This program included an Islamic call to prayer, recitation of the Qur’an, classical songs composed on medieval Christian texts, a solo bass piece inspired by Indian meditative instruments, songs from the Santeria faith, and Jewish sacred songs.
It is an opportunity for music lovers and the community at large to express openness and welcome to people of all traditions and beliefs.
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