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We Three Kings: A Christmas Carol in Context with Peter Medhurst

We Three Kings: A Christmas Carol in Context with Peter Medhurst


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The Bible gives us very little information about The Three Kings (wise men) who came from the East bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh for Christ at his birth. However, there is no shortage of music, poetry, and art that they have inspired. Peter Medhurst tells the story of the mysterious travelers and considers the impact that the triumvirate has had on the culture of later generations.

Peter Medhurst appears in the UK and abroad as musician and scholar, giving recitals and delivering illustrated lectures on music and the arts. He studied composition and early keyboard instruments at the Royal College of Music in London, and singing with Erik Werba at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. He is known today for his lecture-recital work which has taken him to Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, as well as to all the major cities in Europe. He lectures for The Arts Society, The National Trust, and The Art Fund. Peter also leads tours abroad to places like Venice, Rome, Berlin, Vienna, and Madrid, and as part of the time spent exploring these places he gives organ recitals on the historic instruments in the various cathedrals and churches.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

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Suzette Shelmire (Oxford, US)
We Three Kings

Peter Medhurst gave me new incites to the C\carol e commonly sing and I did no know that it was an American carol! and i learned so much about the Coventry carol. The paintings he showed us were a wonderful explanation of our Christian faith.

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Debra B. (Cheyenne, US)
Three Kings Day

As always, a broadly-based and in-depth brilliant discussion of the many historical, musical, and artistic aspects of the Epiphany.

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Suzette Shelmire (Oxford, US)
We Three Kings

Peter Medhurst gave me new incites to the C\carol e commonly sing and I did no know that it was an American carol! and i learned so much about the Coventry carol. The paintings he showed us were a wonderful explanation of our Christian faith.

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Debra B. (Cheyenne, US)
Three Kings Day

As always, a broadly-based and in-depth brilliant discussion of the many historical, musical, and artistic aspects of the Epiphany.