BODIES IN TRANSITION

Last week, I had the opportunity to be part of a podcast project of the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Mary’s in Glasgow, Scotland. I was, of course, thrilled to be a part but once I learned more about the podcast I was deeply moved. Entitled Bodies in Transition,  the art historian Deborah Lewer takes us on a tour of an historic altar piece to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi.  The Holy Blood Altarpiece, carved from the years 1501-1505, is the work of Tilman Riemenshneider and resides in The Lutheran Church of St. James, Rothenburg ob Der Tauber, Germany. Deborah takes us on a journey which delves into the very heart of the artist and the artwork which has a beauty rich in detail and symbolism. I supplied the musical accompaniment for this short podcast film by doing several improvisations on the hymn Adoro te Devote which is the eucharist hymn Humbly I Adore Thee of the 13th century. Ms. Lewer describes the altar piece to perfection. Her soothingly elegant voice brings out the hidden life which resides in this beautiful and historic work as she so eloquently states, “It transforms dead wood into a reminder of that last meal of one life that is also the first meal of a new life.” 

This astounding work of art has made a difference in the lives of all who have laid eyes upon it over the last 500 years and it continues to inspire lives today. 

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