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Artwork for The Pursuit of Beauty

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson

Matthew Wilkinson
Beauty
Byzantine Chant
Orthodox Christianity
Aesthetics
Capella Romana
Choral Music
Bach
Greek Orthodox Church
Modernism
Liturgy
Contemporary Christian Music
Modern Art
Gregorian Chant
Consciousness
Philosophy
New Orleans
Eastern Orthodox Music
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Music Education
Liturgical Art

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 chant, Armenian church music, and the ancient sacred music of the Armenian Apostolic Church are at the center of this conversation with master singer and musicologist, Aram Kerovpyan, one of the world’s leading voices on Armenian liturgical ... more

In this conversation, I speak with artist Daniel Mitsui about sacred art, medieval manuscripts, Gothic symbolism, calligraphy, typography, Japanese woodblock prints, relics, pilgrimage, and the lost visual imagination of Christian civilization. Mitsu... more

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What happens when a meal becomes something sacred?In this conversation, Matthew Wilkinson sits down with John Heers of First Things Foundation to explore the ancient Georgian tradition of the Supra: a feast built around wine, poetry, hospitality, sto... more

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Recent Guests

Herman Middleton
Creator of The Protecting Veil, Gadfly Academy; author of Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit
Gadfly Academy; Protecting Veil
Episode: Herman Middleton on the Protecting Veil, Orthodoxy, Technology, and the Future
Aram Kerovpyan
Master Singer and scholar of Armenian chant
Armenian Apostolic Church music world
Episode: Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Chant with Aram Kerovpyan
Daniel Mitsui
Professional artist specializing in religious ink drawings, medieval manuscript illumination, and typography
Independent artist
Episode: where Japanese art and Medieval manuscripts collide | Daniel Mitsui
John Heers
Guest on the podcast
Episode: This Meal Changed His Life
Deacon Mihret Melaku
Ethiopian Orthodox deacon and host of The Burning Bush Podcast
The Burning Bush Podcast
Episode: They Sing for 15 Hours Straight (And That's a Short Service) | Deacon Mihret Melaku
Bishop Maximus
Titular bishop in the Church of the Genuine Orthodox Christians of Greece (Old Calendar)
Church of the Genuine Orthodox Christians of Greece
Episode: Bishop Maximus & Evgeny Skurat | Resurrecting the Ancient Byzantine Liturgy
Evgeny Skurat
Chanter and musicologist focusing on Medieval Byzantine chant
Chronos Ensemble / YouTube channel and scholarly work
Episode: Bishop Maximus & Evgeny Skurat | Resurrecting the Ancient Byzantine Liturgy
Tigran Hamasyan
Armenian pianist and composer known for blending Armenian folk and religious music with jazz
Self—musician
Episode: From Heavy Metal to Armenian Orthodox Chant | Tigran Hamasyan
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

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Matthew Wilkinson
Host of The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Wonderful explorations

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

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    mattwilki145
    United Statesa year ago

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Beautiful discussions that blend craft with spiritual meaning.
Thoughtful dives into Orthodox aesthetics and sacred art.
Thoughtful, idea-rich explorations with expert guests.

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Herman Middleton on the Protecting Veil, Orthodoxy, Technology, and the Future
Q: Why did you choose to publish long-form content and clips on Protecting Veil?
The strategy was to offer patrons long-form, ad-free videos while releasing shorter clips to reach a broader audience and build a community around Orthodox discussions.
Herman Middleton on the Protecting Veil, Orthodoxy, Technology, and the Future
Q: How did you start the Gadfly Academy and what is its purpose?
Gadfly Academy exists in the liminal space between the world and the church, aiming to discuss theological depth without being overly formal, inspired by CS Lewis's approach to communicating faith to a broad audience.
This Meal Changed His Life
Q: How does the supra reflect Georgian hospitality and its older world vs. new world dynamics?
The supra embodies old-world hospitality by integrating strangers into the table through welcoming toasts and shared wine, and it demonstrates how tradition can coexist with contemporary life by teaching vulnerability, generosity, and communal bonding.
This Meal Changed His Life
Q: Can you explain what a Tamada does at a supra and how it shapes the evening?
The Tamada acts as a toastmaster, directing the pace with thematically unified, poetically delivered toasts; their role is to invite everyone to contribute within a shared framework, ensuring the energy stays cohesive and meaningful.
Bishop Maximus & Evgeny Skurat | Resurrecting the Ancient Byzantine Liturgy
Q: What are the differences between Cathedral Rite and Monastic Rite, musically and liturgically?
They discuss that the core structure of the Divine Liturgy is similar, but differences appear in antiphons and psalms at the beginning, with Cathedral Rite chants dominating the early portions and Monastic Rite elements appearing in the Typica psalms, while musical differences center on chant tradition and ornamentation across the two rites.

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The show leans into intersections of sacred music, liturgical art, and beauty across deep-dive conversations with musicians, scholars, and iconographers. Guests span Orthodox chant specialists, medieval art practitioners, and faith-informed composers, offering technical detail blended with cultural and spiritual context. Listeners likely value aesthetic theory, historical craft, and the ways beauty shapes worship and culture, with a particular emphasis on how tradition informs contemporary creativity. A standout pattern is the blend of rigorous scholarship with personal storytelling, making complex topics accessible to curious listeners who care about art, religion, and their overlap.

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2. Aram Kerovpyan
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