Discussion about a possible COST Action
Open discussion session for anyone interested in a potential COST Action in the field of hymnology. COST is an intergovernmental funding initiative aimed at fostering research collaboration across Europe and beyond. Moderated by Martin Hoondert.
Metrical Psalms in the English Tradition (Workshop with phil Price)
English hymnody really could be said to have begun in Strasbourg, when Protestant exiles encountered congregational metrical psalms. This approach, deepened through experiences in Geneva, meant that early English hymnody followed the course of metrical scriptural paraphrase, rather than the freely composed hymn. Over the following two centuries the form evolved, and from the time of Isaac Watts involved increasingly Christianised paraphrases, until eventually hymns proper took over. A few metrical psalms live on. In this workshop there will be the opportunity to sing together a number of metrical psalms from the earliest times, through to one which has survived, and may well be encountered by any visitor to a wedding or funeral in England today.
Guided tour and exhibition at the Médiathèque protestante
With the opening of the exhibition on psalters curated by Beat Föllmi.
IAH General assembly
All members and guests are welcome!