Big Sing: The UK's Top Ten Hymns
The results of a nationwide vote are sung by five thousand people in the Royal Albert Hall in this Big Sing special, with guest stars Russell Watson, Michael Ball, Andrea Begley, Friar Alessandro and the newly-crowned Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year.
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Stage Choirs and Audience at the Royal Albert Hall
The Day Thou Gavest
Supporting Artist: Daniel Moult. Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright. Lyricist: John Ellerton.Composer: C.C Scholefield
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Friar Alessandro
Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace
Music Arranger: Sally Herbert. Lyricist: Francis of Assisi.Composer: Sebastian Temple
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Stage Choirs and Audience at the Royal Albert Hall
Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer
Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright. Lyricist: William Williams.Composer: John Hughes
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Michael Ball
Abide With Me
Lyricist: Jeremiah Eames Rankin. Music Arranger: Ray Monk.Composer: W H Monk
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Town Hall Gospel Choir
And Can It Be
Lyricist: Charles Wesley. Music Arranger: Ken Burton.Composer: Thomas J Campbell
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Stage Choirs and Audience at the Royal Albert Hall
Here I Am Lord
Music Arranger: Robert Ramskill. Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright.Composer: Dan Schutte
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Stage Choirs and Audience at the Royal Albert Hall
Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind
Music Arranger: Geoff Ellerby. Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright.Sir Hubert Parry
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Andrea Begley
Be Still, For The Presence Of The Lord
Music Arranger: Ray Monk.Composer: Dave Evans
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Stage Choirs and Audience at the Royal Albert Hall
In Christ Alone, My Hope Is Found
Music Arranger: Ray Monk. Lyricist: Stuart Townend.Composer: Keith Getty
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Russell Watson
How Great Thou Art
Music Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright.
Factsheet for Sunday 6th July 2014
Contributors
RUSSELL WATSON
Russell Watson is an English tenor who has released singles and albums of both operatic-style and pop songs. The self-styled "People's Tenor" had been singing since he was a child, and became known after performing at a working men's club in Salford. Russell, also known as 鈥楾he Voice鈥� performs the number one hymn which he recalls was his grandmother鈥檚 favourite hymn.
MICHAEL BALL
Michael Ball is British actor, singer and presenter. He has performed all over the world in large concert venues and has performed on stage in many musicals, best known for his performances in Aspects of Love and Les Miserables as Marius. His voice is now heard regularly to radio 2 listeners where he hosts a weekly show. The Big Sing is delighted to have Michael perform one of the UK鈥橲 Top 10 hymns at one of his favourite venues.
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ANDREA BEGLEY
Andrea Begley, from Pomeroy, Northern Ireland is the winner of The Voice 2013 and joins The Big Sing this year to perform one of the top 10 Hymns in front of the 5000 congregation at the Royal 听Albert Hall. Since winning the competition Andrea has performed up and down the country and inspires many by her courage and beautiful voice.
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FRIAR ALESSANDRO
Friar Alessandro travels from the friary in Italy founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. He performs 鈥楳ake Me A Channel of Your Peace鈥� based on a prayer attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi.听听
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TOWN HALL GOSPEL CHOIR
The choir led by music director Colin Anderson perform at the Royal Albert Hall after being the first Gospel Choir to be crowned Gospel Choir of The Year Competition.
Location
The Royal Albert Hall is located in South Kensington, facing Hyde Park. The address is Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Bill Turnbull |
| Performer | Russell Watson |
| Performer | Friar Alessandro |
| Performer | Andrea Begley |
| Performer | Michael Ball |
| Producer | Matthew Napier |
| Series Editor | Matthew Napier |
| Executive Producer | David Taviner |
