Choral Figures [Choir And Organ]

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Suzi Digby, Working With Young Singers

20130203

The first of a special series of programmes presented by leading figures in the choral world. Today, voice expert and choral director Suzi Digby presents her pick of the world's best youth choirs and invites two experts in choral training to discuss some of the challenges and joys of working with young singers.

Voice expert Suzi Digby presents her pick of the world's best youth choirs.

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an irresistible mix of music and singing.

Paul Mealor, Music For Royal Occasions

20130210

The second in a series of programmes presented by leading figures in the choral world. Today, composer Paul Mealor presents his pick of choral music for royal occasions and discusses the challenges of large-scale ceremonies with the director of music at St. Paul's Cathedral, Andrew Carwood. There's a birthday to celebrate too, as Paul marks the 70th of a friend who's been a huge inspiration to him, American choral composer, Morten Lauridsen.

Composer Paul Mealor presents his pick of choral music for royal occasions.

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an irresistible mix of music and singing.

Ken Burton Exploring Gospel Music

20130217

The third in a series of programmes presented by leading figures in the choral world. Today, choral conductor and composer Ken Burton presents his pick of Gospel choral music, including non-gospel background choirs performing this genre to its use in classical works such as Tippett's A Child of Our Time.

Choral conductor Ken Burton presents a selection of gospel music.

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an irresistible mix of music and singing.

Harry Christophers On The Music Of Victoria

20130224

Continuing a series of special programmes presented by leading experts from the choral world. Harry Christophers, founder and director of The Sixteen, explores how renaissance composer and priest, Tomကs Luis de Victoria infused his sacred music with the passion and energy of his Catholic faith. Harry compares Victoria's example with two of his modern heroes of choral music music, Francis Poulenc and James MacMillan.

Harry Christophers celebrates his passion for the music of Tomas Luis de Victoria.

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an irresistible mix of music and singing.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Suzi Digby, Working With Young Singers	20130203	The first of a special series of programmes presented by leading figures in the choral world. Today, voice expert and choral director Suzi Digby presents her pick of the world's best youth choirs and invites two experts in choral training to discuss some of the challenges and joys of working with young singers. Voice expert Suzi Digby presents her pick of the world's best youth choirs. Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an irresistible mix of music and singing.
02	Paul Mealor, Music For Royal Occasions	20130210	The second in a series of programmes presented by leading figures in the choral world. Today, composer Paul Mealor presents his pick of choral music for royal occasions and discusses the challenges of large-scale ceremonies with the director of music at St. Paul's Cathedral, Andrew Carwood. There's a birthday to celebrate too, as Paul marks the 70th of a friend who's been a huge inspiration to him, American choral composer, Morten Lauridsen. Composer Paul Mealor presents his pick of choral music for royal occasions. Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an irresistible mix of music and singing.
03	Ken Burton Exploring Gospel Music	20130217	The third in a series of programmes presented by leading figures in the choral world. Today, choral conductor and composer Ken Burton presents his pick of Gospel choral music, including non-gospel background choirs performing this genre to its use in classical works such as Tippett's A Child of Our Time. Choral conductor Ken Burton presents a selection of gospel music. Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an irresistible mix of music and singing.
04	Harry Christophers On The Music Of Victoria	20130224	Continuing a series of special programmes presented by leading experts from the choral world. Harry Christophers, founder and director of The Sixteen, explores how renaissance composer and priest, Tomကs Luis de Victoria infused his sacred music with the passion and energy of his Catholic faith. Harry compares Victoria's example with two of his modern heroes of choral music music, Francis Poulenc and James MacMillan. Harry Christophers celebrates his passion for the music of Tomas Luis de Victoria. Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an irresistible mix of music and singing.