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07/06/2008

Martyn Brabbins conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in two contrasting works by Judith Weir exploring the theme of heaven and earth. Weir: Forest; Moon and Star.

Martyn Brabbins conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in two contrasting works by Judith Weir exploring the theme of heaven and earth. The first piece uses the image of the forest, a very popular setting among composers, while the second sets the words of Emily Dickinson's poem Moon and Star - with vocals by the BBC Singers.

Weir: Forest for orchestra
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)

Weir: Moon and Star for chorus and orchestra
BBC Symphony Orchestra
BBC Singers
Martyn Brabbins (conductor).

30 minutes

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Sat 7 Jun 200822:00

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  • Sat 7 Jun 200822:00