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The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson

Matthew Wilkinson

We explore topics such as classical music, Orthodox chant, Bach, Messiaen, architecture, symbolism, the philosophy of mind, aesthetics, and the general pursuit of Beauty.

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02:49:14

Holy Fools, Indie Film, and Finding God: Josh David...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/07/13

In this deep and engaging interview, filmmaker Josh David Jordan joins Matthew Wilkinson to explore the inspiration, philosophy, and cinematic influences behind his latest project, El Tonto Por Cristo. From Tarkovsky’s meditative pacing to the spiritual starkness of Robert Bresson, Jordan opens up about his creative process, the challenges of low-budget filmmaking, and the delicate balance between art, audience, and authenticity. The conversation covers everything from editing heartbreaks to the

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01:34:41

Why Carpatho-Rusyn Chant could save Orthodox Worship...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/07/09

What makes Carpatho-Russian (Carpatho-Rusyn) Orthodox chant so unique—and so powerfully congregational? In this in-depth conversation, Fr. Nicholas Mihaly explores the distinct features of Carpatho-Rusyn plainchant (Prostopinije), a living tradition rooted in the Carpathian Mountains and shaped by the faith and memory of its people. Unlike composed liturgical music often sung by choirs, Prostopinije is deeply congregational, learned organically by generations of faithful through active participation

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02:09:27

Understanding Terms: John Vervaeke, Jonathan Pageau,...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/06/29

In this wide-ranging conversation, JP Marceau discusses his intellectual journey from materialism to a non-reductive naturalist worldview that integrates science, philosophy, and Christian theology. Drawing from his experience studying philosophy alongside thinkers like Jonathan Pageau and John Vervaeke, Marceau critiques the limits of materialist reductionism and explains how modern cognitive science increasingly aligns with a Neoplatonic or hylomorphic understanding of reality. He argues that

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01:22:56

Part II - Malankaran Chant from the Syriac Church in...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/06/25

In this in-depth conversation, Matthew Wilkinson speaks with Alexander Hatcher about the distinctive musical and theological heritage of the Malankara Syriac Orthodox Church. Hatcher shares how liturgical music in this tradition is shaped by rhythmic and melodic diversity, seasonal variation, and cultural influence—particularly the contrasting styles found in India and the Middle East. The discussion highlights how ornamentation, chant forms, and vocal production reflect both regional language

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01:30:16

The Mystery of Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Chant, an...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/06/17

In this rich and illuminating conversation, Deacon Rubik Mailian offers a rare glimpse into the profound musical and spiritual heritage of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church. He explains the unique categories of Armenian chant—from the simple Gospel intonations and Psalm tones to the deeply melismatic Sharakaner (hymns) and treasured solo works like Sirde Sasani. Deacon Rubik shares how these chants are structured, performed antiphonally, and grounded in a sacred tradition that has resisted both

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01:33:47

Inside Germany’s Elite Church Music Education: Julian...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/06/13

In this insightful interview, German organ improviser and cathedral cantor Julian Beutmiller discusses his extensive training in church music, organ improvisation techniques, and the unique German approach to educating church musicians. Julian explains the rigorous curriculum involved in earning a church music degree in Germany, highlighting the necessity of proficiency in multiple instruments, conducting, music theory, Gregorian chant, and liturgy. He shares valuable insights on mastering organ

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01:41:11

Iconography with Seraphim O'Keefe

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/06/01

Seraphim is one of the most important iconographers in the Western World today. Greatly Inspired by Ouspensky and Gregory Kroug, he eschews formalism, and seeks to provide an encounter with God through the use of color and line. We discuss a wide variety of topics, including his experience living in a monstery, getting married, living in Georgia, falling off a cliff, painting landscapes, getting started in iconography, and working full-time as an iconographer, currently in Greenville, SC at St. John

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01:36:11

Malankaran Orthodox Syrian Chant with Deacon Pradeep...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/05/18

We discuss the beauty of this ancient chant from the Malankaran Church in India, which follows West Syriac rites and is attached to the Patriarch of Antioch of the Syriac Orthodox Church, an Oriental Orthodox Church.

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02:13:58

Orthodox Convert and Architectural Designer Tom...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/05/08

In this conversation, Matthew Wilkinson and Tom Podhrazsky explore the intersections of cultural heritage, architecture, and design. Tom shares his family's immigration story from the Czech Republic and how it has shaped his identity and work ethic. He discusses his passion for historical architecture, particularly 18th-century design, and the collaborative process involved in creating unique spaces. The conversation delves into various architectural movements, including the aesthetic movement and

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02:11:37

Christoph Maria Moosmann Records entire L'Orgue...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/04/02

Swiss organist Christoph Maria Moosmann records a work that has hardly ever been recorded. Moreso, up until now, the technology did not exist to help render the ideal performance of this music as it was written. L'Orgue Mystique is 51 parts, and would fill up roughly 26 CDs worth of music. The music is highly mystical, spiritual, technical and moving.

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01:38:55

The Mystery of Greek Orthodox Chant: an interview...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/03/17

John Michael Boyer, associate director of Capella Romana, is probably the foremost expert on Byzantine chant in the English-speaking world. We spoke about the various music sung in Greek Orthodox churches across the United States, Bulgarian chant, Arabic chant, Romanian chant, Georgian chant, Znameny chant, ornamentation, ancient medieval manuscripts, Capella Romana, temperaments, tuning systems, Byzantine modes, Eastern Orthodox Christian theology, the received tradition of Greek Orthodox chant,

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01:38:41

The Oldest Christian Music You've Never Heard (Coptic...

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/03/10

I speak with Dr. Karim Hanna, who in addition to being a medical doctor is also a deacon in the Coptic Orthodox Church, and a teacher of Coptic chant. We talk about his Church and the specificities of their musical tradition.

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02:26:23

Orthodox American Architecture

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/03/03

Andrew Gould, who is pioneering the traditional building arts in Orthodox Architecture in North America, brings insights to colonial arcthietcture, brutalism, Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, chant, Orthodoxy and more.

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01:27:37

Kyrial: Gregorian Chant to Anglican

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/02/24

from my discussion with Andrew Dittman about creating his Kyrial and churchmusic in general. . In his setting Gregorian chants in English with four part harmony to be sung a capella and writing motets for Anglican church services he has developed his own personal compositional style that is both atavistic and progressive. Through his Kyrial he seeks to preserve well known plainsong chant masses, while he also composes anthems in the style of Parry, Stanford, Howells, Willan, etc.

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01:43:58

Living in an Eastern Orthodox Monastery

The Pursuit of Beauty with Matthew Wilkinson ·

2025/02/17

Elias Rehmet is an Orthodox musician who lived in an Elder Ephraim monastery for five years. We talk about fasting, asceticism, Orthodox chant, music, and life in a monastery.

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