From Westminster Abbey.
On the 300th anniversary of Purcell's death, a celebration of English music and his contribution to it from the building where he held the post of organist. The Choir of Westminster Abbey, directed by the abbey organist Martin Neary, is joined by the New London Consort, the Nash Ensemble, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andrew Davis, Emma Kirkby (soprano), James Bowman (countertenor) and David Wilson-Johnson (baritone). The programme includes a new song commissioned from Sir Michael Tippett, who celebrates his 90th birthday this year.

Jonathan Dove Brass Fanfare
Purcell Incidental music: Abdelazar
Gibbons Hosanna to the Son of David
Byrd O Lord, make thy servant
Purcell Hear my prayer, O Lord (115); If music be the food of love (Z379); Fairest Isle (King Arthur); Anacreon's Defeat (Z423); Hark the echoing air (The Fairy Queen); My heart is inditing (Z30)
Handel Zadok the Priest (HWV258)
Purcell, arr. Elgar Jehova quam multi sunt hostes mei (Z135)
Tippett Trumpet Tune and Caliban's Song (first performance)
Britten Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell
Purcell Evening Hymn: Now that the sun hath veiled his light (Z193)

(Simultaneous Broadcast with BBC2)
(See also 11.30pm)