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Radio 3,24 Jun 2020,3 mins

Stars, night, music and light

Experience Classical

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Written as a companion to Janacek’s 'Glagolitic Mass' for the First Night of the Proms in 2011, 'Stars, night, music and light' shares a common urgency with the Janacek in rasping trumpet fanfares and a pulsating organ part. The words are by the 17th century poet George Herbert. Composer: Judith Weir Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Performers: BBC Symphony Chorus Conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek Recording date: 15 July 2011 Date of broadcast: 15 July 2011

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