Episode 1
In a series celebrating the 90th birthday of choral conductor and composer David Willcocks, Aled Jones talks to him about his life and recent recording with the 大象传媒 Singers.
Sir David Willcocks has been at the heart of British musical life for more than half a century. To celebrate his 90th birthday, the 大象传媒 Singers have recorded a special programme of music chosen by SIr David himself. In the first of two programmes looking at his life, Aled Jones talks to him to find out more about his choices.
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Music Played
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Maurice Durufl茅
Requiem
Performer: Janet Baker (Mezzo Soprano) Performer: Stephen Roberts (Baritone) Performer: Timothy Hugh (Cello) Performer: John Butt (Organ) Performer: Choir of King鈥檚 College, Cambridge Performer: Sir Philip Ledger
- EMI 0946 3 79994 2 4.
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Henry Walford Davies
God be in my Head
Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Ernest Bullock
Give us the wings of faith
Performer: Iain Farrington (Organ) Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Boris Ord
Adam Lay y Bounden
Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Thomas Weelkes
When David heard that Absalom was slain
Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Thomas Tomkins
When David heard that Absalom was slain
Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Reginald Jacques
The Linden Tree Carol
Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Herbert Howells
A Spotless Rose (3 Carol-anthems)
Singer: Roderick Williams. Choir: City of London Choir. Conductor: Hilary Davan Wetton.Performer: Edward Price (Baritone) Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Cole Porter
I Love You, Samanatha
Performer: The King鈥檚 Singers
- EL RECORDS ACMEM50CD.
- 3.
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John Rutter
Folk Song arr. Rutter: Barbara Allen
Performer: The King鈥檚 Singers
- EMI 7 47506 2.
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Arthur Sullivan
The Long Day Closes
Performer: The King鈥檚 Singers
- SIGCD147.
- 19.
Broadcast
- Sun 24 Jan 2010 18:30大象传媒 Radio 3
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