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The BBC Singers perform music by Gabriel Jackson: Choral Symphony, a portrait of the City of London, and Airplane Cantata, telling the story of mankind's desire to fly.

BBC Singers
David Hill, James Morgan (conductors)
Rex Lawson (pianola)

Gabriel Jackson:
Airplane Cantata
Choral Symphony

Two works composed especially for the BBC Singers by Gabriel Jackson, the group's most recent Associate Composer. 'Choral Symphony' was written in 2012 and is an affectionate and witty musical portrait of the City of London, using a range of texts from the Romans to Rap. 'Airplane Cantata', from 2011, tells the story of mankind's long-standing desire to fly, from the legend of Icarus to our own day, and features a virtuoso accompaniment for pianola.

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Sun 21 Sep 201423:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Gabriel Jackson

    Symphony for chorus

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: David Hill.

  • Gabriel Jackson

    Airplane cantata for chorus and pianola

    Conductor: James Morgan. Choir: BBC Singers. Performer: Rex Lawson.

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Broadcast

  • Sun 21 Sep 201423:30
    BBC Radio 3

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