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The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson

Matthew Wilkinson
Byzantine Chant
Greek Orthodox Church
Beauty
Capella Romana
New Orleans
Eastern Orthodox Music
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Consciousness
Philosophy
Western Music
Music Notation
Qualia
Love
Non-Reductive Naturalism
Orthodox Christianity
Art
Music Education
Orthodox Liturgics
Byzantine Manuscripts
L'orgue Mystique

We explore topics such as classical music, Orthodox chant, Bach, Messiaen, architecture, symbolism, the philosophy of mind, aesthetics, and the general pursuit of Beauty.

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Armenian jazz piano legend @TigranHamasyan joins Matthew Wilkinson on Pursuit of Beauty for a rare, in-depth conversation at the intersection of jazz, Armenian sacred music, medieval polyphony, and the theology of musical beauty. This is not a typi... more

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Dr. Alexander Lingas — musicologist, conductor, and Founding Director of Capella Romana — joins Matthew Wilkinson for one of the most wide-ranging conversations in the history of the Pursuit of Beauty podcast. From reconstructing the lost sounds of H... more

Neil's links: @dirtpoorrobins www.dirtpoorrobins.com/In this episode of The Pursuit of Beauty Podcast, Matthew Wilkinson speaks with musician and rock star Neil Basil DeGraide of Dirt Poor Robins about faith, music, culture, and the search ... more

Dr. William Renwick joins the podcast to discuss Sarum chant, the medieval English plainchant tradition centered on Salisbury Cathedral that once dominated worship across most of England, Scotland, parts of Ireland, and even Northern France. William ... more

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Recent Guests

Alexander Lingas
Professor of Byzantine music; founder of Capella Romana
Capella Romana
Episode: From Hagia Sophia to the Coronation: Alexander Lingas on Byzantine Music and the Living Tradition
Neil DeGraide
Musician and guest on Dirt Poor Robins project
Dirt Poor Robins
Episode: Rock & Roll Is a Trauma Response — Neil DeGraide of Dirt Poor Robins
Dr. William Renwick
expert on Sarum chant
Sarum chant expert and author
Episode: What Is Sarum Chant? The Medieval English Tradition That Shaped Western Worship
George Makary
Coptic iconographer
Independent/iconography practice
Episode: The Beauty of Coptic Iconography (And Why It Matters) | George Makary
Aidan Hart
Iconographer and liturgical artist, influential in Orthodox iconography
Orthodox iconography / Foundation for the Traditional Arts
Episode: The King's Iconographer
Samuel Andreyev
Composer and YouTuber specializing in music analysis
Episode: Why the Avant-Garde Isn’t the Enemy of Tradition
John Wykoff
Composer and Professor with a focus on music theory and spirituality in music.
Lee University
Episode: If I were the devil, I’d start destroy beauty first - John Wykoff
Jordan Hall
Entrepreneur and expert in postmodern philosophy
Episode: Can Beauty Save the World? A Christian Dialogue with Jordan Hall
Chris Hoyt
Composer, arranger, and organist currently serving as choir director and organist at Good Shepherd Church in Tyler, Texas.
Good Shepherd Church
Episode: Moving Beyond Shallow Church Music

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Matthew Wilkinson
Host of The Pursuit of Beauty, engaging in discussions surrounding music, aesthetics, and the philosophy of beauty.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Wonderful explorations

    An intense exploration of various topics in the realm of Orthodoxy, music and spirituality

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    United Statesa year ago

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The show's ability to connect historical and contemporary aspects of beauty resonates well with an audience seeking cultural depth.
Listeners appreciate the deep explorations of music and beauty, noting the enriching conversations with a diverse range of guests.
Many find the blend of philosophy and aesthetics particularly insightful, enhancing their understanding of the subjects discussed.

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What Is Sarum Chant? The Medieval English Tradition That Shaped Western Worship
Q: How does one start integrating Sarum chant into a modern Anglican or Catholic setting?
Start with accessible pieces like Kyrie or Agnus Dei in English, and progressively add Matins or the Anglican English gradual; use organ accompaniment and translational leaflets to help congregations understand the texts while preserving medieval musical character.
What Is Sarum Chant? The Medieval English Tradition That Shaped Western Worship
Q: What distinguishes Sarum chant from other Western liturgical traditions?
Sarum chant is part of a Western rite with regional uses; it preserves unique chants and slightly different versions across Sarum, York, and Hereford, and includes Latin texts and localized liturgical practices that differ from Gregorian norms.
What Is Sarum Chant? The Medieval English Tradition That Shaped Western Worship
Q: Tell us a bit about your background and how you got into Sarum chant.
I'm Canadian, trained in music theory and Gregorian chant studies, with a long career at McMaster University, and my focus shifted to researching Sarum chant as Internet access to facsimiles and digital notation evolved, enabling free online distribution of sources.
Rock & Roll Is a Trauma Response — Neil DeGraide of Dirt Poor Robins
Q: When did you convert to Orthodoxy?
The guest walked through an in-between phase after Catholic confirmation, explored Protestant groups, and only later embraced Orthodoxy as a conscious, lifelong commitment evidenced by outward participation and the community's recognition.
The King's Iconographer
Q: What role does acoustics play in designing liturgical spaces?
Acoustics are crucial; better sound supports participation and prayer, so I advocate for materials and designs that preserve reverberation appropriate to the liturgy and the space's size, often consulting acousticians.

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