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From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Presented by Fiona Talkington. Rachmaninov's Vespers is performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir directed by Paul Hillier.
From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Presented by Martin Handley.
Rachmaninov's Vespers, his heartfelt setting of the Orthodox All-Night Vigil, is performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and its outgoing chief conductor and artistic director Paul Hillier. Written shortly before the composer emigrated, the piece is based on chants of the Russian Orthodox Church, evoking the rich, expressive choral sound of his native land.
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Paul Hillier (conductor)
Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil (Vespers).
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Christmas Eve 200821:15
BBC Radio 3
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- Tue 12 Aug 200822:15BBC Radio 3
- Christmas Eve 200821:15BBC Radio 3
