On the first day of my London adventure, I was fortunate enough to stumble upon the choral evensong service at St. Paul’s. Oh, my! The music was presented by the organ and men’s choir along with one angelic soprano who floated her voice above the richness of the male voices.
Musicians speak about playing in a “live” space, one with lots of resonance, where sound carries. I’ve never heard anyone speak of playing in “an alive” space. But St. Paul’s is truly alive. The stones sing. The resonance of the dome creates another voice that sings in harmony with the choir.
The choir sang a piece by William Byrd from the 1600’s that soared to the heavens. After the choir processed out of the nave, the organist played Bach. I listened in wonder, for the stones of the cathedral sing with the organ, too.
I can imagine Your experience very well. Gorgeous photo.
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Thank you, Matti. I think it was an “illegal” photo. I didn’t see the “no photographs” sign until after I took many shots of the dome and altar. Oops!
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What an experience! How fantastic. I’ve always wanted to go to London. “Sounds” divine.
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I think everyone should experience London at least once in their life, just to experience the history and get a sense of from whence our country came. But I don’t love London like I love Ireland.
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I have always wanted to go to Ireland.
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You have an Irish heart, sensitive and in tune with the energies of the world. You need to go there!
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Thanks Janet, someday I will. 🙂
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How wonderful! 🙂 St Paul’s is such a beautiful place and even more so with music resonating through the nave. I’m so glad you got to experience it.
A truly wonderful place to hear music is St. Martin-in-the-Fields near Trafalgar Square. It’s well known for musical performances and acoustics. When you’re standing in front of the National Gallery, look for the white steeple on the right. 🙂
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I am going there tomorrow!
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