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20130331On Easter Sunday evening, Frances Finn presents a feast of Easter music, hymns, readings and poetry from the splendid surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square.

Joining Frances will be actor Brian Blessed, the BBC Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year 2012 - Louisa Stirland and Isaac Waddington, vocal quintet Apollo5, the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields, the Brandenburg Festival Chorus, and an audience of Radio 2 listeners - all accompanied by Brandenburg Brass. All of them have come together to raise the roof in a lively celebration for Easter Day. The Director of Music is Andrew Earis.

A feast of Easter music, hymns and readings from St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square

20140420Join the Huddersfield Choral Society for a feast of Easter music, hymns, readings and poetry with soprano Laura Wright, actor James Quinn, and presenter Frances Finn. The Huddersfield Choral Society is justly celebrated for its performances of Handel's Messiah and the evening features Easter movements from this iconic English masterpiece, as well as anthems, Easter carols and hymns, scripture readings and poetry, all celebrating the joy of Christ's resurrection. Director of Music: Joseph Cullen; Organist: Darius Battiwalla; Producer: Philip Billson.

A feast of Easter music, hymns and readings with the Huddersfield Choral Society.

20150405The stunning voices of the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir are joined by top soloists to tell the Easter story in their Gospel Oratorio 'The Resurrection'. In a celebration of life and music they bring this age-old story into the 21st Century through favourite Gospel songs and spirituals recorded in BBC Maida Vale studios.

The Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir are joined by top soloists to tell the Easter story.

20160327John Rutter conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Bach Choir, with tenor soloist Benedict Hymas in the complete broadcast premiere of his major new work: 'The Gift of Life'. John gives presenter Frances Finn insights into what inspired him to write this ground breaking musical celebration of Life and Creation, and choir and audience join together in well-known Easter hymns. Wolf Hall's 'Thomas More': actor Anton Lesser performs seasonal readings of poems and passages from the Bible. Producer: Rowan Morton-Gledhill.

Frances Finn with John Rutter conducting his new work The Gift of Life.

20170416The Revd Kate Bottley introduces an hour of music and reflection for Easter Sunday with the stunning voices of the London Community Gospel Choir and special guests - singer Louise Marshall and 'Casualty' actor Patrick Robinson. In a celebration of Easter music they bring this age-old story into the 21st Century with favourite Gospel songs and spirituals recorded in the BBC's Maida Vale studios in London. Producer: Helen Lee

Music:

My Soul Says Yes

Everlasting God

The Old Rugged Cross (ft. Lois Graham)

He's Alive

It is a Thing Most Wonderful (Louise Marshall solo)

Precious Lord (ft Revd Bazil Meade)

Going Up Yonder (ft. Geneta Crook)

How I Got Over (with Louise Marshall)

God is Love (with Louise Marshall)

Born Again (ft Revd Bazil Meade)

Praise Worthy (ft Narissa May)

Keep Moving

Faith

Readings:

Jesus' first appearance after arising from the dead (John, chapter 20)

Easter Hymn' by Henry Vaughan

Extract from 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' by C S Lewis

Eastergram' by Steve Turner.

The Revd Kate Bottley celebrates Easter with the London Community Gospel Choir.