Scripture Untangled

Season 10: Episode 10 | Rosemary Siemens | How Can Hymns Help You Learn Scripture?

Rosemary Siemens

Rosemary Siemens | Guest

World-Class Violinist & Vocalist

Lorna Dueck

Lorna Dueck | Interviewer

Lead Consultant | Lorna Dueck Creative

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Watch or listen to five-time Gospel Music Award winning violinist and vocalist Rosemary Siemens being interviewed by Lorna Dueck. Rosemary has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, and Carnegie Hall, for two U.S. Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers, and was the first violinist to ever perform at the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. In this episode, Rosemary shares about her career, and how COVID opened up a new door for her to reach more people through the singing of hymns on YouTube. This has resulted in millions of views and a chance to encourage the singing of Scriptures through the rich theology found in the hymns of old.

Rosemary Siemens

Originally from Plum Coulee, Manitoba, five-time Gospel Music Award winning violinist and vocalist Rosemary Siemens has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, four times at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, four times at Carnegie Hall, for two U.S. Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers, and was the first violinist to ever perform at the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican since its first mass in 1483. 

In addition to being awarded “Bluegrass Artist of the Year” from Nashville’s Inspirational Country Music Awards and winning “Country/Gospel Album of the Year” from Canada’s Gospel Music Awards, Rosemary was also awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her contributions to the arts in Canada and received a letter of thanks from The Queen for her recorded version of “God Save The Queen”. Rosemary’s weekly YouTube Show, Sunday Hymn Serenade – Bring Back The Hymns, has received over 150 million views on YouTube.

Learn more about Rosemary Siemens: rosemarysiemens.com

Lorna Dueck

Lorna Dueck has explored the intersection of journalism and Christianity for over 30 years. Her most recent full-time role was as CEO of Crossroads Christian Communications, Inc. and the show, “Context with Lorna Dueck”.

Lorna was a regular commentary writer on faith and public life in Canada’s leading national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, and is a frequent media commentator. She has travelled the world reporting on church-led response to humanitarian crisis.

Lorna earned a Master of Arts in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College. She has received honorary doctorate degrees from Trinity, Tyndale and Briercrest Universities. Lorna has received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for contributions to Canadian society.

Lorna lives in the Toronto suburbs, has been married to her husband, Vern for over three decades, and delights in the adventures of their grown son and daughter.

Learn more about Lorna Dueck

Twitter: twitter.com/lornadueck

Website: lornadueckcreative.com

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