Day of Psalms

 

From Dawn to Dusk: a unique day celebrating the Psalms as songs of exile, diaspora, and devotion.

For full programme and bookings visit the event page. 

 

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Medieval manuscript illustration of King David seated on a throne, wearing a crown and ornate robes, playing a harp. The background features decorative arches and lamps, typical of illuminated manuscript style.

The Psalms are songs of exile - sung, recited, remembered, prayed, danced and translated across centuries and cultures. They are central to Jewish and Christian traditions, and resonate also with the Islamic tradition of the Zabur. They have inspired music, poetry, sacred art and dance. This is a day that celebrates this plurality: one history reaching out to another, a palimpsest of voices.' – Edmund de Waal

Edmund de Waal curates a day-long immersion in the Psalms as texts of exile, faith and shared human experience. Spanning music, poetry, spoken word, visual art and craft, this multidisciplinary programme celebrates the Psalms’ enduring power across cultures.

Visitors are invited to curate their own journeys through this day-long takeover of the Schwarzman Centre.

                                              


The Oxford Psalms Network