From pious strains swirling upwards, filling churches and cathedrals reaching for the heavens, to sounds of a thousand notes performed for solidarity, identity and patriotism, music has been key to the developments of both religion and nationalism. Taking you on a tour of this complex relationship through music that defined this theme, pianist Philip Chiu presents “Of Church and State,” a performance pairing solo piano music with stunning videos of Quebec’s beautiful churches. Videography developed by Noncerto, this program delivers a poignant musical commentary on how these two dynamic pillars of Western civilization have influenced composers, musicians, and ultimately ourselves.From pious strains swirling upwards, filling churches and cathedrals reaching for the heavens, to sounds of a thousand notes performed for solidarity, identity and patriotism, music has been key to the developments of both religion and nationalism. Taking you on a tour of this complex relationship through music tha …

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