Ed Balls learns to conduct the music of Herbert Howells with the BBC Singers

“He’s always hopeful. He’s always optimistic that there might be an answer.” Ahead of our concert celebrating Herbert Howells, presenter and guest conductor Ed Balls and conductor Nicholas Chalmers talk about Howells' inspiring music and Ed's conducting journey.

Join us at St Martin-in-the-Fields on Friday 17 November. Tickets from £10 (plus booking fee) can be booked at bbc.co.uk/singers