The Chalice Choir, presents Ola Gjeilo’s newest large work, which follows the medieval Norwegian epic poem-tale, Draumkvedet. Therein, Olav Åsteson enters a deep sleep on Christmas Eve. He wakes up and heads immediately to the church, where he tells the tales of his dream adventures through paradise and infernal despair, coming at last to find that all are redeemed by grace. What can we learn from this old tale as we too journey through periods of bliss and terror? If we pay attention, can we find the spaces for grace and redemption?

Topics: Listening