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Aled Jones looks at choral works that have taken a stand on world affairs, and he talks to composer Richard Blackford about the emotive political issues at the centre of his recent, chart-topping oratorios.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Sun 24 Jun 201217:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Der Glorreiche Augenblick Op.136 - 1. Europa steht

    Conductor: Hilary Davan Wetton Performers: City Of London Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

    • Naxos.
    • 8 572783.

  • Alfred Schnittke

    Nagasaki - Movements 2 & 3

    Conductor: Owain Arwel Hughes Performers: Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, Cape Town Opera Voice Of The Nation

    • BIS.
    • CD-1647.

  • Thomas Weelkes

    O Lord, How Joyful is the King

    Performers: Concordia, King's Singers

    • SIGNUM.
    • SIGCD-061.

  • Richard Blackford

    Not in Our Time - Part III: The Fall of Jerusalem

    Conductor: Gavin Carr Performers: Paul Nilon (tenor), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Youth Chorus

    • NIMBUS ALLIANCE.
    • NI 6161.

  • Richard Blackford

    Voices of Exile - Part I

    Conductor: David Hill Performers: Gerald Finley (baritone), Bach Choir, New London Children's Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra

    • QUARTZ.
    • QTZ-2018.

  • Richard Blackford

    Not in Our Time - Parts V & VI

    Conductor: Gavin Carr Performers: Paul Nilon (tenor), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Youth Chorus

    • NIMBUS ALLIANCE.
    • NI 6161.

  • Alec Roth

    Earthrise - Part III: A Plea for True Wisdom and Understanding

    Conductor: Jeffrey Skidmore Performer: Ex Cathedra Choir

    • SIGNUM.
    • SIGCD270.

Broadcast

  • Sun 24 Jun 201217:00
    BBC Radio 3

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