Sounding The Divine

James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound.

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20050120

James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound.

1/4. Music of the Spheres

From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression."

James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound.

1/4. Music of the Spheres

From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression.

From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression.""

20050127

James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound.

2/4. The Call to Prayer

James O'Donnell explores the mysterious sounds of Muslim chant and learns how the rich tapestry of Islamic music has influenced the West.

James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound.

2/4. The Call to Prayer

James O'Donnell explores the mysterious sounds of Muslim chant and learns how the rich tapestry of Islamic music has influenced the West."

James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound.

2/4. The Call to Prayer

James O'Donnell explores the mysterious sounds of Muslim chant and learns how the rich tapestry of Islamic music has influenced the West.

James O'Donnell explores the mysterious sounds of Muslim chant and learns how the rich tapestry of Islamic music has influenced the West.""

20050203

James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound.

3/4. The Saving Reformation

Talking to musicians and modern hymn writers, James finds out how the power of hymns can politically influence a nation - from Lutherism to Thatcherism; and how through hymns, Wesley saved this country from revolution."

James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound.

3/4. The Saving Reformation

Music Of The Spheres

20030630

20050120

From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression.

"From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression."

"James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound.

From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression.

From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression.""

Sing A New Song To The Lord

20030701

James O'Donnell investigates the music of ancient Jews. Visiting The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, at St Johns Wood and the Abbey at Downside, James tries to discover how the music at the time of Jesus would have sounded.

"James O'Donnell investigates the music of ancient Jews. Visiting The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, at St Johns Wood and the Abbey at Downside, James tries to discover how the music at the time of Jesus would have sounded."

""James O'Donnell investigates the music of ancient Jews. Visiting The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, at St Johns Wood and the Abbey at Downside, James tries to discover how the music at the time of Jesus would have sounded.""

The Call To Prayer

20030702

20050127

James O'Donnell explores the mysterious sounds of Muslim chant and learns how the rich tapestry of Islamic music has influenced the West.

The Saving Reformation

20030703

20050203

"Talking to musicians and modern hymn writers, James finds out how the power of hymns can politically influence a nation - from Lutherism to Thatcherism; and how through hymns, Wesley prevented revolution in this country."

""Talking to musicians and modern hymn writers, James finds out how the power of hymns can politically influence a nation - from Lutherism to Thatcherism; and how through hymns, Wesley prevented revolution in this country.""

05 LAST

The 21st Century

20030704

20050210

In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener & James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent.

"In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener and James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent."

"In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener & James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent."

In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener and James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent.

""In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener and James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent.""

""In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener & James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent.""

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
			20050120		" James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound. 1/4. Music of the Spheres From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression." " James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound. 1/4. Music of the Spheres From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression. "" From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression.""
			20050127		James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound. 2/4. The Call to Prayer James O'Donnell explores the mysterious sounds of Muslim chant and learns how the rich tapestry of Islamic music has influenced the West. " James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound. 2/4. The Call to Prayer James O'Donnell explores the mysterious sounds of Muslim chant and learns how the rich tapestry of Islamic music has influenced the West." " James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound. 2/4. The Call to Prayer James O'Donnell explores the mysterious sounds of Muslim chant and learns how the rich tapestry of Islamic music has influenced the West. "" James O'Donnell explores the mysterious sounds of Muslim chant and learns how the rich tapestry of Islamic music has influenced the West.""
			20050203		" James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound. 3/4. The Saving Reformation Talking to musicians and modern hymn writers, James finds out how the power of hymns can politically influence a nation - from Lutherism to Thatcherism; and how through hymns, Wesley saved this country from revolution." " James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound. 3/4. The Saving Reformation Talking to musicians and modern hymn writers, James finds out how the power of hymns can politically influence a nation - from Lutherism to Thatcherism; and how through hymns, Wesley saved this country from revolution. "" Talking to musicians and modern hymn writers, James finds out how the power of hymns can politically influence a nation - from Lutherism to Thatcherism; and how through hymns, Wesley saved this country from revolution.""
01	01	Music Of The Spheres	20030630	20050120	From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression. "From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression." "James O'Donnell, Master of Music at Westminster Abbey, journeys from 700BC to the present day, exploring how human beings have expressed their quest for the divine through music and sound. From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression. "" From Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, James O'Donnell explores the attempts in Ancient Greece to associate certain types of music and instruments with religious expression.""
01	02	Sing A New Song To The Lord	20030701		James O'Donnell investigates the music of ancient Jews. Visiting The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, at St Johns Wood and the Abbey at Downside, James tries to discover how the music at the time of Jesus would have sounded. "James O'Donnell investigates the music of ancient Jews. Visiting The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, at St Johns Wood and the Abbey at Downside, James tries to discover how the music at the time of Jesus would have sounded." " James O'Donnell investigates the music of ancient Jews. Visiting The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, at St Johns Wood and the Abbey at Downside, James tries to discover how the music at the time of Jesus would have sounded. ""James O'Donnell investigates the music of ancient Jews. Visiting The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, at St Johns Wood and the Abbey at Downside, James tries to discover how the music at the time of Jesus would have sounded.""
01	03	The Call To Prayer	20030702	20050127	James O'Donnell explores the mysterious sounds of Muslim chant and learns how the rich tapestry of Islamic music has influenced the West.
01	04	The Saving Reformation	20030703	20050203	Talking to musicians and modern hymn writers, James finds out how the power of hymns can politically influence a nation - from Lutherism to Thatcherism; and how through hymns, Wesley prevented revolution in this country. "Talking to musicians and modern hymn writers, James finds out how the power of hymns can politically influence a nation - from Lutherism to Thatcherism; and how through hymns, Wesley prevented revolution in this country." " Talking to musicians and modern hymn writers, James finds out how the power of hymns can politically influence a nation - from Lutherism to Thatcherism; and how through hymns, Wesley prevented revolution in this country. ""Talking to musicians and modern hymn writers, James finds out how the power of hymns can politically influence a nation - from Lutherism to Thatcherism; and how through hymns, Wesley prevented revolution in this country.""
01	05 LAST	The 21st Century	20030704	20050210	In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener & James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent. "In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener and James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent." "In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener & James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent." " In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener and James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent. In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener & James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent. ""In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener and James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent."" ""In the final programme, James talks to composers John Tavener & James Bell and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether, in a secular, materialist age, music can continue to provide a window into the eternal and the transcendent.""