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BBC National Orchestra of Wales

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Two Advent works which employ hymns are played by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales at St David's Hall, Cardiff. Composer
James MacMillan conducts his Veni,
Veni Emmanuel with percussionist Evelyn Glennie , for whom it was written.
8.00 An Advent Anthology
A seasonal selection of classic favourites and published poetry.
Read by Janet Maw and Kim Wall.
8.30 Ian Bostridge (tenor) joins the orchestra, the BBC National Chorus of Wales and the Birmingham
Symphony Youth Chorus to perform Britten's St Nicholas in which the audience join in for the two final hymns. Conductor Simon Halsey.

Contributors

Unknown:
James MacMillan
Unknown:
Evelyn Glennie
Read By:
Janet Maw
Read By:
Kim Wall.
Tenor:
Ian Bostridge
Conductor:
Simon Halsey.
Source: Radio Times

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