Ode to Saint Cecilia

By: Paul McCusker

Narrated by: Hayley Atwell, Sir Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Dame Siân Phillips, Gwilym Lee, Harry Lloyd, Jamie Parker

The story of a holy muse.

She dedicated her mind to beauty and truth. She offered her heart to her faith. She sacrificed her body to Christ.

Ode to Saint Cecilia tells the dramatic story of a modest young woman from Rome whose life has transcended time to influence poets, composers, sculptors, and painters. A patron saint to some, a muse to others, Cecilia has inspired George F. Handel, John Dryden, Henry Purcell, Stefan Maderno, John Waterhouse, Paul Simon, and scores of other artists over the past 20 centuries. Augustine Institute Radio Theatre's Ode to Saint Cecilia includes cinematic sound, original music, and the award-winning talents of highly-acclaimed British actors, including: Hayley Atwell, Sir Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, and Dame Siân Phillips.

Set against the backdrop of the great sacrifice of her martyrdom, Ode to Saint Cecilia is ultimately a celebration of the important role of the arts in showing us the love of God through profound beauty.

The cast includes: Hayley Atwell, Sir Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Dame Siân Phillips, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Christian Vit, Chris Larkin, Gwilym Lee, Harry Lloyd, Jeremy Clyde, Justin Butcher, Jamie Parker, Peter Moreton, and Tamsin Greig

©2017 The Augustine Institute (P)2017 The Augustine Institute

Great audiobook

Brings the first Christians to life. Well worth the time listening to it. Wonderful performances.

challenging and beautiful

st. cecelia is a hard story but it is told here in such a captivating manner with an inspiring twist of sainly inspiration and hope of heaven that i really loved it. martyrdom and human cruelty are difficult realities, this is not a story for young children. but my 13 year old has listened to it many times and it has sparked grest discussion. music, voices, portayal are all excellant.

Transport to Early Christian Rome - 234AD

Full cast and orchestra was unexpected for an audio book. Deep, rich music and sound. Historically impactful. Will seek more productions from this production house. Exceptional.

As a singer and fan of St. Cecilia

I truly enjoyed this radio drama! I look forward to future productions!!! An excellent find!!

Excellent listen

Beautiful rendition of the life of St. Cecelia. Delightful listen for families and all ages.