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Description:The story of a holy muse. She dedicated her mind to beauty and truth. She offered her heart to her faith. She sacrificed her body to Christ.Ode to Saint Cecilia tells the dramatic story of a modest young woman from Rome whose life has transcended time to influence poets, composers, sculptors, and painters. A patron saint to some, a muse to others, Cecilia has inspired George F. Handel, John Dryden, Henry Purcell, Stefan Maderno, John Waterhouse, Paul Simon, and scores of other artists over the past 20 centuries. Augustine Institute Radio Theatre's Ode to Saint Cecilia includes cinematic sound, original music, and the award-winning talents of highly-acclaimed British actors, including: Hayley Atwell, Sir Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, and Dame Siân Phillips.Set against the backdrop of the great sacrifice of her martyrdom, Ode to Saint Cecilia is ultimately a celebration of the important role of the arts in showing us the love of God through profound beauty. The cast includes: Hayley Atwell, Sir Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Dame Siân Phillips, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Christian Vit, Chris Larkin, Gwilym Lee, Harry Lloyd, Jeremy Clyde, Justin Butcher, Jamie Parker, Peter Moreton, and Tamsin GreigPART ONE: Out Of Time John Dryden from the 17th century, George F. Handel from the 18th century, Stefano Maderno from the 16th century, and Benjamin Fisk from the 21st century meet in a mysterious place because of their common interest in St. Cecilia. From there, they witness the story of Cecilia s life as the daughter of a Roman dignitary and a life-threatening secret she keeps.PART TWO: The Chord Is Struck Cecilia s vow to Christ is threatened by pressure from her parents to marry the Roman Senator Valerian. Prefect Almachius pushes Maximus to intensify his search for the Christians.PART THREE: Tragically Poetic Valerian and Tibertius go on a quest to confirm Cecilia s claims. Maximus is in conflict between his friends and the demands of Almachius.PART FOUR: A Great Mystery The persecution of the Christians takes a tragic turn as Almachius fulfills his threats.PART FIVE: Arise Almachius puts a life-or-death choice to Cecilia and her friends and Maximus has to decide where to place his loyalties.PART SIX: Untune The Sky The life and influence of Cecilia continues even after her death in the works of Pope Paschal, Stefano Maderno, John Dryden, George F. Handel, and newcomer Benjamin Fisk.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Ode to Saint Cecilia. To get started finding Ode to Saint Cecilia, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: The Augustine Institute

Release: 2017

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Description: The story of a holy muse. She dedicated her mind to beauty and truth. She offered her heart to her faith. She sacrificed her body to Christ.Ode to Saint Cecilia tells the dramatic story of a modest young woman from Rome whose life has transcended time to influence poets, composers, sculptors, and painters. A patron saint to some, a muse to others, Cecilia has inspired George F. Handel, John Dryden, Henry Purcell, Stefan Maderno, John Waterhouse, Paul Simon, and scores of other artists over the past 20 centuries. Augustine Institute Radio Theatre's Ode to Saint Cecilia includes cinematic sound, original music, and the award-winning talents of highly-acclaimed British actors, including: Hayley Atwell, Sir Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, and Dame Siân Phillips.Set against the backdrop of the great sacrifice of her martyrdom, Ode to Saint Cecilia is ultimately a celebration of the important role of the arts in showing us the love of God through profound beauty. The cast includes: Hayley Atwell, Sir Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Dame Siân Phillips, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Christian Vit, Chris Larkin, Gwilym Lee, Harry Lloyd, Jeremy Clyde, Justin Butcher, Jamie Parker, Peter Moreton, and Tamsin GreigPART ONE: Out Of Time John Dryden from the 17th century, George F. Handel from the 18th century, Stefano Maderno from the 16th century, and Benjamin Fisk from the 21st century meet in a mysterious place because of their common interest in St. Cecilia. From there, they witness the story of Cecilia s life as the daughter of a Roman dignitary and a life-threatening secret she keeps.PART TWO: The Chord Is Struck Cecilia s vow to Christ is threatened by pressure from her parents to marry the Roman Senator Valerian. Prefect Almachius pushes Maximus to intensify his search for the Christians.PART THREE: Tragically Poetic Valerian and Tibertius go on a quest to confirm Cecilia s claims. Maximus is in conflict between his friends and the demands of Almachius.PART FOUR: A Great Mystery The persecution of the Christians takes a tragic turn as Almachius fulfills his threats.PART FIVE: Arise Almachius puts a life-or-death choice to Cecilia and her friends and Maximus has to decide where to place his loyalties.PART SIX: Untune The Sky The life and influence of Cecilia continues even after her death in the works of Pope Paschal, Stefano Maderno, John Dryden, George F. Handel, and newcomer Benjamin Fisk.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Ode to Saint Cecilia. To get started finding Ode to Saint Cecilia, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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