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The ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra at Paisley Abbey

The choirs of Paisley Abbey, St Mary's Cathedral and St Giles Cathedral join Prof. George McPhee on organ, the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ SSO and conductor Martyn Brabbins in concert from Paisley Abbey.

Exclusive recordings from a concert celebrating the work of George McPhee, organist and Master of the Choristers at Paisley Abbey over the last 60 years.

The ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Martyn Brabbins are joined by George McPhee on organ, as well as Paisley Abbey choir and the choirs of St Giles Cathedral and St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Highlights include the Scottish premier of Patrick Doyle’s King Charles III Coronation March, and Saint SaΓ«ns' mighty Symphony No 3, the Organ Symphony, as well as choral works by Walton, Parry, Gabrielli and Tallis. There’s a new album from Sean Shibe exploring music written by South American composers and Jamie shares news of a brand new contemporary music festival this month as The Night With... festival launches. Finally, ahead of Scottish Opera’s performances in Paisley Town Hall, Jamie whets our appetite with Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel opera.

1 hour, 55 minutes

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Sun 10 Dec 2023 19:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Music Played

  • William Walton

    Coronation Te Deum

    Choir: Paisley Abbey Choir. Choir: The Choir of St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Choir: Choir of St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Performer: George McPhee. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.

  • Camille Saint‐SaΓ«ns

    Symphony No. 3

    Performer: George McPhee. Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.

Broadcast

  • Sun 10 Dec 2023 19:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland