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Houses of God

Mark Tully talks to the Archbishop of Westminster, in Westminster cathedral, as part of an exploration of the contemporary purpose of church buildings.

Mark Tully talks to the Archbishop of Westminster, in Westminster cathedral, as part of an exploration of the contemporary purpose of church buildings.

What is the true function of buildings dedicated to God? Churches were originally built to "His greater glory" but arguably we build them far less now and preserve them far more. Has our relationship with houses of God changed?

Mark Tully visits Westminster Cathedral and, in conversation with Archbishop Vincent Nichols, discusses the tension between honouring God through the creation of beautiful spaces and the duty expressed by all the major faiths to do charitable work.

With readings reflecting the building of great churches and mosques, as well as humble churches and chapels, and music from Brahms, Bruckner and Morton Feldman, Mark examines the benefits and the beauty of religious buildings. The readers are Toby Jones and Emily Raymond.

Producer: Frank Stirling
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28 minutes

Last on

Sun 6 Nov 2022 23:30
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Music Played

  • Johannes Brahms

    How Lovely are the Dwellings

    Performer: The Sixteen, Harry Christophers

    • Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem.
    • Coro.
    • B001RSGA4E.

  • Joan Baez

    Birmingham Sunday

    Performer: Joan Baez

    • Famous Blue Raincoat.
    • Bela Records.
    • B0035LNJ7W.

  • Morton Feldman

    Rothko Chapel 5

    Performer: University of California Berkley Chamber Chorus

    • Morton Feldman: Rothko Chapel, Why Patterns?.
    • New Albion Records Inc.
    • NA039CD.

  • Anton Bruckner

    Locus Iste

    Performer: Choir of St. Bride鈥檚 Church

    • Motets.
    • Naxos.
    • 8.550956.

  • Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector

    Chapel of Love

    Performer: Dixie Cups

    • Jukebox Collection.
    • Old Gold.
    • OG 3712.

  • Hildegard von Bingen

    O Virgo Ecclesia

    Performer: Ensemble (Elizabeth Gaver)

    • Voice of the Blood.
    • BMG Classics.
    • 05472 77346 2.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 2 Dec 2012 06:05
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Sun 2 Dec 2012 23:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Sun 6 Nov 2022 06:05
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Sun 6 Nov 2022 23:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4