Nabucco (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves)

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Behind this moving chorus and its historical appeal for liberty, is Verdi's own calling for Italian nationhood. Its music is at once plaintive, spine-chilling and heroic. Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Performers: BBC Symphony Chorus Conductor: Marin Alsop Recording date: 07 September 2013 Date of broadcast: 07 September 2013