Episode 2
Aled Jones talks to choral conductor and composer David Willcocks to learn about the pieces he chose for a special recording by the 大象传媒 Singers to celebrate his 90th birthday.
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 second of two programmes looking at his life, Aled Jones talks to him to find out more about his choices.
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Einojuhani Rautavaara
Magnificat
Performer: James Burton (conductor) Performer: Schola Cantorum of Oxford
- Hyperion CDA67787.
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Sir David Willcocks
Psalm 67
Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Jonathan Willcocks
O Holy Jesus
Performer: Iain Farrington (organ) Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Traditional arr. John Rutter
The Sans Day Carol
Performer: Iain Farrington (piano) Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Sir David Willcocks
You Bring Me Happiness
Performer: Jennifer Adams-Barbaro (soprano) Performer: Andrew Rupp (baritone) Performer: Iain Farrington (piano) Performer: 大象传媒 Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- 大象传媒 Studio Recording.
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Herbert Howells
Hymnus Paradisi
Performer: Clare Rutter (soprano) Performer: James Gilchrist (tenor) Performer: The Bach Choir Performer: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Performer: David Hill
- NAXOS 8.570352.
Broadcast
- Sun 31 Jan 2010 18:30大象传媒 Radio 3
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