The Choir - Sunday24 February

[Old Grumpy]

I am surprised this has not been highlighted before:

Harry Christophers on the music of Victoria

Choral Figures Episode 4 of 6

Continuing a series of special programmes presented by leading experts from the choral world. Harry Christophers, founder and director of The Sixteen, explores how renaissance composer and priest, Tomás Luis de Victoria infused his sacred music with the passion and energy of his Catholic faith. Harry compares Victoria's example with two of his modern heroes of choral music music, Francis Poulenc and James MacMillan.


Currently being broadcast, and a real treat.

OG

[ardcarp]

Yes, we hosts have been very lax. Thanks for highlighting it, OG. I've just got in through the door and am skidding out again.... but look forward to having a listen later.

[Simon Biazeck]

I thought Harry Christophers came across really well - smooth, relaxed, sincere and, perhaps unsurprisingly, well informed! I really enjoyed it, especially George Malcolm's Westminster Cathedral Tenebrae recording.