Hymnus Paradisi

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Howell's beloved son died aged 9. Grief-stricken, the composer subsequently wrote several choral works of mourning over his remaining 40 years. Beauty and pain can be heard in abundance. Composer: Herbert Howells Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Performers: BBC Symphony Chorus Performers: London Philharmonic Choir Performer: Miah Persson (Soprano) Performer: Andrew Kennedy (Tenor) Conductor: Martyn Brabbins Recording date: 29 August 2012 Date of broadcast: 29 August 2012