Episode 2
Aled Jones talks to choral conductor and composer David Willcocks to learn about the pieces he chose for a special recording by the BBC Singers to celebrate his 90th birthday.
Sir David Willcocks has been at the heart of British musical life for more than half a century. To celebrate his 90th birthday, the BBC Singers have recorded a special programme of music chosen by SIr David himself. In the second of two programmes looking at his life, Aled Jones talks to him to find out more about his choices.
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Einojuhani Rautavaara
Magnificat
Performer: James Burton (conductor) Performer: Schola Cantorum of Oxford
- Hyperion CDA67787.
- 9.
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Sir David Willcocks
Psalm 67
Performer: BBC Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- BBC Studio Recording.
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Jonathan Willcocks
O Holy Jesus
Performer: Iain Farrington (organ) Performer: BBC Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- BBC Studio Recording.
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Traditional arr. John Rutter
The Sans Day Carol
Performer: Iain Farrington (piano) Performer: BBC Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- BBC Studio Recording.
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Sir David Willcocks
You Bring Me Happiness
Performer: Jennifer Adams-Barbaro (soprano) Performer: Andrew Rupp (baritone) Performer: Iain Farrington (piano) Performer: BBC Singers Performer: Sir David Willcocks
- BBC Studio Recording.
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Herbert Howells
Hymnus Paradisi
Performer: Clare Rutter (soprano) Performer: James Gilchrist (tenor) Performer: The Bach Choir Performer: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Performer: David Hill
- NAXOS 8.570352.
Broadcast
- Sun 31 Jan 201018:30BBC Radio 3
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