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Performance on 3: Howells, Britten

Performance on 3: Howells, Britten: Episode 2: Thu, 18 December 2008 - Part 2

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Episode 2: Thu, 18 December 2008 - Part 2

Howells, Britten

Thu, 18 December 2008 - Part 2

BBC Radio 3 - Performance on 3, Howells, Britten, Thu, 18 December 2008 - Part 2

Presented by Suzy Klein. The concert concludes with Benjamin Britten's cantata St Nicolas.

From the Chapel of Lancing College, Sussex. Suzy Klein presents the conclusion of this concert of Christmas music, which features Benjamin Britten's cantata St Nicolas.

From the Chapel of Lancing College, Sussex. Presented by Suzy Klein.

This concert of Christmas music performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra and the BBC Singers concludes with Benjamin Britten's cantata St Nicolas. It presents a series of important incidents in the life of of the saint, and of the children, sailors and travellers who come into contact with him. The part of Nicolas is taken by a solo tenor, with the choirs transforming themselves into the various other characters of the drama and relating the events with the conviction of eye-witnesses, tying the story together with their prayers and praise.

Choristers of St Paul's Cathedral
Sioned Williams (harp)
Daniel Norman (tenor)
BBC Singers
BBC Concert Orchestra
Paul Brough (conductor)

Britten: St Nicolas.

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The BBC SO and the BBC Singers perform pieces by Herbert Howells and Benjamin Britten

The BBC Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Singers perform Christmas music by Herbert Howells and Benjamin Britten

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