Lent Quiet Day with Kenneth Wilson

Featuring Kenneth Wilson’s Meditation on the Seven Last Words

Join us for a Lent Quiet Day led by Kenneth Wilson, where he will present his Meditation on the Seven Last Words. This unique meditation combines his reflective poetry with the slow movements of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello. The day will include extended periods of silent reflection, allowing space for personal prayer and contemplation.

The Quiet Day will also feature a said Eucharist at 12.30pm, with a closing Evening Prayer at 3.30pm, offering moments of communal worship alongside personal reflection.

Kenneth Wilson, also known as Highway Cello, is a former vicar, property developer, and reformed vegetarian who once ran an India travel company. Now, he performs a wide variety of solo cello music, ranging from Bach to Bond, tango, and Irish airs. His performances are often enhanced by poetic commentary that both complements and sometimes subverts the music.

Kenneth is the author of The Definitions of Kitchen Verbs and Orange Dust: Journeys After the Buddha, which was described by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as “inspirational.” In 2022, he cycled with his cello from Hadrian’s Wall to Rome, performing daily along the way. His book, Highway Cello, captures the essence of this journey and forms the basis of his current performances, which combine readings and music.

You can explore more about Kenneth’s work and listen to his performances at kennethwilsoncello.com.