Hereford
Donald Macleod visits Hereford, learning about the importance of the Three Choirs Festival's cyclical nature. He also learns about the influence of Wesley on Britich choral music.
Today Donald Macleod visits Hereford, the first stop on his tour of the three cities of Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester that make up the musical triangle of the Three Choirs Festival - a unique institution that has been at the heart of British musical life for three centuries.
The role of hosting the festival is passed each year between the three cities, and the Director of Music at the cathedral of the festival's 'home' city therefore takes on the artistic directorship of the festival. Geraint Bowen, Director of Music at Hereford Cathedral, is artistic director of this year's festival; Donald Macleod talks to him about how this unique arrangement works in practice, and why it has been central to the festival's long-term wellbeing.
Donald also visits Anthony Boden, historian of the Three Choirs Festival, about the huge influence of SS Wesley on British choral music in the 19th century.
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William Byrd
Sing Joyfully Unto God For 6 Voices
Choir: Hereford Cathedral Choir. Conductor: Geraint Bowen.- GRIFFIN : GCCD-4048.
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Frederick Delius
Dance Rhapsody No. 1 Rt.6.18
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Thomas Beecham.- Naxos: 8.110984.
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Lunchtime broadcast only
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Samuel Sebastian Wesley
O Give Thanks unto the Lord
Performer: James McVinnie. Choir: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge. Director: Christopher Robinson. Singer: Philippa Boyle.- Naxos: 8.570318.
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Evening broadcast only
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Samuel Sebastian Wesley
Blessed Be the God and Father
Performer: James McVinnie. Choir: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge. Conductor: Christopher Robinson. Singer: Philippa Boyle.- NAXOS : 8.570318.
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Gerald Finzi
Dies Natalis Op.8 For Voice And String Orchestra
Performer: English Chamber Orchestra. Singer: Wilfred Brown. Conductor: Christopher Finzi.- EMI : CDM 7-63372 2.
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