Judith Weir became Associate Composer to the BBC Singers in January 2015, an ensemble she has happily worked with for many years.
Performer Biography
The Choristers of Temple Church regained prestige after their 1926 world-famous recording of Mendelssohn's Hear my Prayer/O, for the Wings of a Dove.
Performer Biography
David Hill has held prestigious positions including Director of Music at St John's College, Cambridge, and Master of the Music at Winchester and Westminster Cathedrals.
Composer Biography
Judith Weir, the composer of the works on this album, was appointed Master of The Queen's Music in July 2014, succeeding Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.
Performer Biography
David Hill, the conductor of this album, was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists at the age of 17.
Performer Biography
The BBC Singers have collaborated with important 20th and 21st-century composers and conductors, including Poulenc, Britten, Sir Harrison Birtwistle, and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.
Performer Biography
The BBC Singers hold a unique position in British musical life, performing a wide range of music from Byrd to Birtwistle, and Tallis to Takemitsu.
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