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Episode 5

Herbert Howells (1892-1983): 5/5. Final Responses: Donald Macleod explores the gestation of Howells's Hymnus Paradisi and we also hear the composer's thoughts on its inspiration.

Herbert Howells (1892–1983)

5/5. Final Responses

Despite lying unheard and unseen for over a decade, Hymnus Paradisi came to define Howells's achievements as an artist. Donald Macleod explores the tortuous gestation of the work and we also hear the composer's own thoughts on the inspiration behind it.

King David
Sarah Walker (mezzo-soprano)
Roger Vignoles (piano)

Hymnus Paradisi
Joan Rodgers (soprano)
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor)
´óÏó´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus and Orchestra
Richard Hickox (conductor).

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Fri 15 Feb 2008 20:45

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