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Spem in alium

Composer: Thomas Tallis
Performers: 大象传媒 Singers
Conductor: Stephen Cleobury
Recording date: 21 October 2014
Date of broadcast: 21 October 2014

An English choral masterpiece famous across Europe in the 1570s, 'Spem' is like being hit by an avalanche of sound. 40 voices singing in Latin: 'Lord, Help us'.

Composer: Thomas Tallis
Performers: 大象传媒 Singers
Conductor: Stephen Cleobury
Recording date: 21 October 2014
Date of broadcast: 21 October 2014

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