"It has long been recognised that rhythm is the lifeblood of music. But little attention has been paid to how music's rhythm can bear witness to the reality of God, and the Christian God in particular. With live performance at the piano, and contributions from local Aberdonian musicians, Jeremy Begbie will explore the striking resonances between musical rhythm and the life of the Trinity. He will draw out the implications not only for music in worship, but for fostering a fresh sense of the importance of music in our society at large."
Professor Jeremy Begbie will be presenting his series: "Rhythms of Life in God and Music" in October. Jeremy Begbie is the Thomas A. Langford Distinguished Research Professor of Theology at Duke Divinity School. He teaches systematic theology, and specializes in the interface between theology and the arts. This unique series will feature musicians throughout - Professor Begbie on the piano with solo musicians, and later in the series, we will be joined by Nova Quartet, Orchestra Nova, and FonCórr.
Each lecture will take place at 6pm in Elphinstone Hall on the following dates:
Monday 12th October: Sensing the Pressures The opening lecture will include Professor Begbie's piano stylings.
Tuesday 13th October: Fascinating Rhythm With Seth Bennett on double bass and Richard Glassby on percussion.
Thursday 15th October: Making With violinist Erin Smith.
Monday 19th October: Engaging With Nataliia Naismith playing violin, and Gareth John on cello.
Tuesday 20th October: Representing With Nova Quartet and newly formed FonCórr choir.
Thursday 22nd October: Rhythm at Large With Orchestra Nova and FonCórr.
Please note that this series will not be live streamed but a recording will be made available after the conclusion of the Lectures. If you would like to be notified when these are available, please join the Gifford Lecture mailing list.
We are particularly grateful to the Templeton Religion Trust for their support in facilitating this series of Gifford Lectures.
