A Marriage of Poetry and Song
Westminster Choir
IF YOU ATTEND a performance of the Westminster Choir (a Spoleto tradition), you will hear a song inspired by South Carolina poet laureate, Marjory Wentworth.
Nathan Jones composed the piece based on Marjory’s “Newlyweds,” a poem written in an obscure Welsh form called the cynhunned which requires a seven syllable line.
Marjory describes the style as a “seven syllable line which yields an astonishing lyric intensity. The play within the line results in rich alliteration and attention to sound that creates a kind of echoing,” also described as “chiming.”
Marjory’s poetry is full of concentrated moments where the human condition is seen in a poignant way. She has also written two books: Noticing Eden and Despite Gravity.
Westminster Choir
June 5 and 10 • 5:00 PM
Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul
126 Coming Street (2 blocks north of Calhoun St)
www.piccolospoleto.com
Marjory Wentworth
I believbe that Marjory also wrote a children’s book, “Shackles” which my Grandboys are proud owners of now. Marjory is a great image maker – the colors, textures and images so rich. Thanks for sharing Eliza; it’s wonderful that you and Charleston Today are here for us!
Eliza– thank you! I won’t be able to hear Marjory’s Poem on the 5th, but will aim for the 10th.
Have missed seeing YOU and hope to do so during the Festival.