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Voices of the Air

Anthony Burton presents a documentary telling the story of the 大象传媒 Singers from its beginnings in the 1920s.

A repeat broadcast of the 1994 documentary which explored the formation and early history of the 大象传媒 Singers. Anthony Burton talks to some members of the original line-up in 1924, and tells the story of the group through the 1930s when Peter Pears was a member of the tenor section, the 1940s with the trials of wartime evacuation, through to the 1960s when the 大象传媒 Singers established its reputation as a leading exponent of contemporary choral music.

Presented by Anthony Burton
Producer: Michael Emery

Revised repeat

Following this, Petroc Trelawny - live backstage at the Barbican - brings the story of the 大象传媒 Singers right up-to-date, hearing about the ensemble's recent work and history in conversation with former Chief Conductors Simon Joly and Stephen Cleobury, and current incumbent David Hill.

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45 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 Sep 2014 18:45

Music Played

  • Bob Chilcott

    Weather Report

    Choir: 大象传媒 Singers.
  • Paul Crabtree

    Flite (大象传媒 commission; first performance)

    Choir: 大象传媒 Singers.

Broadcast

  • Wed 24 Sep 2014 18:45