Paul Guinery introduces the first complete broadcast of nine new choral works composed to commemorate the life of Linda McCartney. This new release is part of the Garland Appeal - a cancer charity dedicated to supporting cancer research and the healing power of music. The Joyful Company of Singers under Peter Broadbent also perform works by Vaughan Williams, Barber and Grainger.

Vaughan Williams Silence and Music

A Garland for Linda:
Tavener Prayer for the Healing of the Sick
Judith Bingham Water Lilies
John Rutter Musica Dei Donum
David Matthews The Doorway of the Dawn
Paul McCartney, arr John Harle Nova
Roxanna Panufnik I Dream'd
Michael Berkeley Farewell
Giles Swayne The Flight of the Swan
Richard Rodney Bennett A Good-Night

Grainger Love Verses (The Song of Solomon)

Barber Agnus Dei