This beautiful event celebrates the ecstatic poetry of Rumi, the most widely read poet in the world today. It is performed by Coleman Barks – acclaimed poet, and interpreter of Rumi’s work – who is accompanied by Grammy Award-winning cellist, David Darling. It captures one of the most expressive journeys between poetry and music you may ever come across.
1 class
90 min
What you will receive
1 Video & 1 Audio Recording
Access to your own Jung Platform account where all the content you've purchased will be stored.
Lecture Description
Experience thirteenth-century mystical poet Rumi as you never have before – through the resonant, whiskey-and-syrup voice of Coleman Barks who is a preeminent poet, scholar, and celebrated interpreter of Rumi’s work. He is a bard in the truest sense of the word.
Coleman’s work sparked an American Rumi renaissance and made Rumi the best-selling poet in the US today. Globally, Rumi’s fans are legion.
Coleman’s extraordinary recitation is soulfully accompanied by the music of David Darling, a Grammy Award-winning artist who connects the earthy incense of Rumi’s words with the celestial strings of the cello. In this exquisite performance, Heaven and Earth unite in one of the most stunningly beautiful expressions of music and poetry that you will ever experience.
Who would enjoy this lecture
- Rumi and the mysteries of his poetry
- Coleman Barks’ interpretation of Rumi’s work
- Exploring a mystical and soulful journey where poetry and music meet
Scholarships
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Tuition Fee $18.75
About the Teachers
Coleman Barks
Coleman Barks is a big force in bringing Rumi poetry to the west. He sold millions of books of his interpretation of Rumi poetry. He taught poetry and creative writing at the University of Georgia for thirty years. Read more
David Darling
“Maverick cellist” is the phrase most often assigned to Grammy-winning artist David Darling, but it hardly captures the richness, diversity, breadth and sense of humor of a man who literally redefines the way the cello is played and the way music is taught. Read more
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