Grande messe des Morts

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Berlioz said, "If only one of mine could remain, I would chose this..." - his meditation on Death, and Life. Vast orchestral numbers confront Death and, with heavenly sounds, defeat Him. Composer: Hector Berlioz Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Performers: London Philharmonic Choir Performers: BBC Symphony Chorus Performers: Crouch End Festival Chorus Performer: Toby Spence (Tenor) Conductor: François-Xavier Roth Recording date: 13 November 2016 Date of broadcast: 14 November 2016