The Ornament of the World: How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain
By María Rosa Menocal

“Menocal demonstrates that despite the intractable differences among these three religions they shared a belief that their contradictions could be productive and positive.”
– Publishers Weekly

This enthralling history, widely hailed as a revelation of a “lost” golden age, brings to vivid life the rich and thriving culture of medieval Spain, where for more than seven centuries Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived together in an atmosphere of tolerance, and where literature, science, and the arts flourished.

Performers include Voxfire (a distinctive trio of early music vocalists), Afif Taian (Oud), Adel Escander (violin), and Petro Ammar (Percussion).

Join us on Wednesday, February 23, for a pre-concert panel discussion on Zoom with KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen and musicians from the concert. Visit the event page for more information

Date, performers, venue, and repertoire subject to change.

The Ornament of the World may be ordered through Vroman’s Bookstore.