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Prom 36: Rachmaninov Vespers

From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Presented by Fiona Talkington. Rachmaninov's Vespers is performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir directed by Paul Hillier.

From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Presented by Martin Handley.

Rachmaninov's Vespers, his heartfelt setting of the Orthodox All-Night Vigil, is performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and its outgoing chief conductor and artistic director Paul Hillier. Written shortly before the composer emigrated, the piece is based on chants of the Russian Orthodox Church, evoking the rich, expressive choral sound of his native land.

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Paul Hillier (conductor)

Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil (Vespers).

1 hour, 15 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Tue 12 Aug 2008 22:15
  • Christmas Eve 2008 21:15

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