Andrew Marr on poet George Herbert
Andrew Marr discusses the poet George Herbert and prayer in a secular age, with biographer John Drury, composer Sir John Tavener and writer Jeanette Winterson.
Andrew Marr returns to Start the Week for a special programme on the early 17th century poet George Herbert. His English poetry was never published in his lifetime, but he hoped it would act as consolation 'of any dejected poor soul', and his latest biographer John Drury argues that with its focus on love over theology, his poetry still speaks to and for modern readers. The composer Sir John Tavener and the writer Jeanette Winterson discuss prayer in a secular age, and the power of music and words to soothe the soul.
This programme was recorded before the sad announcement of Sir John Tavener's death.
Producer: Katy Hickman.
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John Drury
John Drury is Chaplain and Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.
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Music at Midnight: The Life and Poetry of George Herbert is published by Allen Lane.
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Southwark Cathedral is hosting an evening of poetry and song to celebrate the poetry of George Herbert on Monday 11 November.
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Sir John Tavener
Sir John Tavener is a composer.
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The world premiere of Three Shakespeare Sonnets will take place on Friday 15 November at Southwark Cathedral.
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Music used on the programme:
The Protecting Veil, composed by John Tavener and performed by Steven Isserlis and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Jeanette Winterson
Jeanette Winterson is a writer.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Andrew Marr |
| Interviewed Guest | John Drury |
| Interviewed Guest | John Tavener |
| Interviewed Guest | Jeanette Winterson |
| Producer | Katy Hickman |
Broadcasts
- Mon 11 Nov 2013 09:00Â鶹Éç Radio 4
- Mon 11 Nov 2013 21:30Â鶹Éç Radio 4
- Christmas Day 2013 20:00Â鶹Éç Radio 4
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