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Composer: Hector Berlioz
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales
Conductor: Richard Hickox
Date of broadcast: 19 October 2003

Considered one of the great composers for orchestra, Berlioz brings theatre and spectacle to this text that praises God. Dedicated to Prince Albert in 1849 it received its premiere in the spring of 1855 - with almost 1000 performers - at the Church of St. Eustache, Paris. Listen out for the 12 harps!

Composer: Hector Berlioz
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales
Performers: London Symphony Chorus
Performers: City of Birmingham Symphonic Youth Chorus
Performer: Paul Charles Clark (Tenor)
Performer: Adrian Partington (Organ)
Conductor: Richard Hickox
Recording date: 03 October 2003
Date of broadcast: 19 October 2003

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