19 June 2007
BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra at Westminster Cathedral
Tuesday 19 June 2007 19:30-21:00 (Radio 3)
Martin Handley introduces a concert featuring the world premiere of John Tavener's The Beautiful Names, given at Westminster Cathedral, London.
Commissioned by Prince Charles, the work is an epic setting of the 99 names for Allah found in the Qu'ran and is sung in Arabic.
Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes
Playlist:
Victoria: Popule Meus
Tavener: Hymn to the Mother of God; The Beautiful Names
John Mark Ainsley (tenor)
Westminster Cathedral Choir
BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra
Jiri Belohlavek (conductor)
