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A Hymn Singing Festival

on 2ZY Manchester

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Relayed from the Pavilion, Buxton Gardens
Conducted by Sir Ivor Atkins

O worship the King (William Kethe, c. 1593 and Robert Grant, 1785-1838, to Tune 'Hanover' - Croft, 1678-1727)
When I survey the Wondrous Cross (Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, to Tune 'Rockingham' - Edward Miller, 1735-1807)
Praise to the Holiest in the Height (Cardinal Newman. 1801-1890, to Tune 'Richmond' - Thomas Haweis, 1732-1820, altered by Samuel Webbe)

As a conductor, an organist and a composer. Sir Ivor Atkins holds a high place in contemporary British music. He has been organist and master of the choristers at Worcester Cathedral for thirty years, and he has on many occasions conducted such important festivals as the Three Choirs Festival at Worcester. His own compositions have also been performed on many such occasions.

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Sir Ivor Atkins

2ZY Manchester

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