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Verity Sharp introduces a concert given by the BBC Singers at this year's Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Their programme includes Ligeti's haunting Lux Aeterna and the powerful Three
Fantasies, Harrison Birtwistle 's Three Motets from The Last Supperand a new BBC commission, Startled Grass by Simon Holt. With Ulrich Heinen (cello), Sioned Williams (harp) and conductor
Stephen Cleobury. Also from the festival, Sarah Walker introduces Diana Burrell 's new piece, Gold, played by pianist Philip Mead and the RNCM Brass.

Contributors

Introduces:
Verity Sharp
Unknown:
Lux Aeterna
Unknown:
Harrison Birtwistle
Unknown:
Simon Holt.
Cello:
Ulrich Heinen
Conductor:
Stephen Cleobury.
Introduces:
Sarah Walker
Unknown:
Diana Burrell
Pianist:
Philip Mead
Source: Radio Times

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