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The Proms: St Matthew Passion: Part 1

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

(Bach)
From the Royal Albert Hall, London
BBC Chorus
Orpington Junior Singers
Continuo:
Adam Skeaping (viola da gamba) Kenneth Heath (cello)
Adrian Beers (double-bass) Charles Spinks (organ) Alan Harverson (organ)
English Chamber Orchestra, leader Kenneth Sillito, conducted by August Wenzinger

(This Week's Proms: page 14)

Contributors

Evangelist (tenor):
Eric Tappy
Christus (baritone):
John Shirley-Quirk
Soprano:
Sheila Armstrong
Soprano:
Jenny Hill
Contralto:
Helen Watts
Tenor:
Robert Tear
Bass:
Michael Rippon
Singers:
BBC Chorus
Singers:
Orpinton Junior Singers
Viola da Gamba player:
Adam Skeaping
Cellist:
Kenneth Heath
Double-bassist:
Adrian Beers
Organist:
Charles Spinks
Organist:
Alan Harverson
Musicians:
English Chamber Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
Kenneth Sillito
Conductor:
August Wenzinger
Source: Radio Times

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