Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Its companion piece is the European premiere of A European Requiem, written in 2015 by the Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan.
Beethoven's much-loved Ninth Symphony, with its passionate plea for unity, is performed by the 麻豆社 National Orchestra & Chorus of Wales and the CBSO Chorus, conducted by Xian Zhang. Its companion piece is the European premiere of A European Requiem, written in 2015 by the great Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan.
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Sir James MacMillan
A European Requiem
Orchestra: 麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Xian Zhang. Choir: 麻豆社 National Chorus of Wales. Choir: CBSO Chorus. Performer: Iestyn Davies. Performer: Jacques Imbrailo. -
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No 9 in D minor, 'Choral'
Performer: Erin Wall. Performer: Sonia Prina. Performer: Simon O鈥橬eill. Performer: Alexander Vinogradov. Choir: CBSO Chorus. Choir: 麻豆社 National Chorus of Wales. Orchestra: 麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales. Performer: Xian Zhang.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kirsty Wark |
| Performer | Erin Wall |
| Performer | Sonia Prina |
| Performer | Iestyn Davies |
| Performer | Simon O'Neill |
| Performer | Jacques Imbrailo |
| Performer | Aleksandr Vinogradov |
| Orchestra | 麻豆社 National Orchestra of Wales |
| Choir | CBSO Chorus |
| Choir | 麻豆社 National Chorus of Wales |
| Conductor | Xian Zhang |
| Executive Producer | Francesca Kemp |
| Producer | Joe McCulloch |
| Director | Helen Mansfield |
| Producer | Cat Dixon |
Broadcast
- Sun 30 Jul 2017 19:30
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