Song of the Soul. As an Englishman received into the Orthodox Church,
Tavener has had to come to terms with the vastness and anonymity of the Eastern Christian liturgical tradition, both in his life and in his music. Presented by Fiona Talkington.
Orthodox Vigil Service (excerpts) Choir of Christ Church Cathedral,
Oxford, director Francis Grier The Protecting Veil (excerpts) Steven Isserlis (cello),
London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Gennadi Rozhdestvensky Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (excerpts)
Europa Singers, conductor Clive Wearing
Repeated next Tuesday 12 midnight