A unique day celebrating the Psalms as songs of exile, diaspora, and devotion.
'The psalms are songs of exile—sung, recited, remembered, prayed, danced and translated across centuries and across cultures. They are central to all three of the Abrahamic religions, have inspired music, poetry, sacred art, dance. This is a day that celebrates this plurality, one history reaching out to another, a palimpsest of voices.' – Edmund de Waal
Edmund de Waal curates a day-long immersion in the Psalms as texts of exile, faith and shared human experience. Spanning music, poetry, spoken word, visual art and craft, this multidisciplinary programme celebrates the Psalms’ enduring power across cultures.
The day will include free and ticketed activities and pop-up performances, including the dynamic Colin Currie Group performing Steve Reich's Tehillim, followed by Aurora Orchestra performing Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms with the BBC Singers.
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