Theology in Music

A blog considering theology as illustrated by Western Art Music

Haydn

  • Creation: out of chaos, out of nothing?

    Cycling across town yesterday I saw my first crocuses of the year. These together with the sunshine and other signs of early spring had me reflecting on the doctrine of Creation, and have led me a little predictably to this blog’s first repeat composer: I want to reflect a range of music, but Haydn’s oratorio Read more

  • In time of distress

    This week I have been thinking (I need not articulate why) about nationalisms and anxiety, and how these might be related to theological music. There are many options I could have gone with, but an absolute classic (which, a long time ago, was an A Level set work for me) suggested itself. Theological as a Read more