Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jackson, Byrd, Dove | 20110620 | Live from Christ Church Spitalfields as part of the Spitalfields Festival Presented by Petroc Trelawny The Gabrieli Consort combines the Tudor splendour of William Byrd's 'Great Service' with two new works by Jonathan Dove. William Byrd's monumental Great Service, acknowledged as the crowning point of unaccompanied church music during the 16th century, is interspersed in this programme, by works from contemporary British composers. The programme includes the world premiere of two pieces by Jonathan Dove, whose sensitivity to words and desire to exploit the beauty of choral sound contrasts and complements the complexity of Byrd's celebrated masterpiece. Gabriel Jackson - To morning William Byrd - The Great Service, Venite Office hymn - Jam lucis orto sidere Byrd - The Great Service, Te Deum Office hymn - Rector potens, verax Deus Byrd - The Great Service, Benedictus, Kyrie, Creed Jonathan Dove - Full many a glorious morning William Whitehead (chamber organ) Paul McCreesh (director) 9.45pm A selection of British Light Music played by amateur ensembles as part of Light Fantastic - Radio 3's celebration of Light Music. The Gabrieli Consort in William Byrd's The Great Service and a new work by Jonathan Dove. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |
| 02 | Dove, Byrd, Whitacre | 20110620 | Live from Christ Church Spitalfields as part of the Spitalfields Festival Presented by Petroc Trelawny The Gabrieli Consort combines the Tudor splendour of William Byrd's 'Great Service' with two new works by Jonathan Dove. William Byrd's monumental Great Service, acknowledged as the crowning point of unaccompanied church music during the 16th century, is interspersed in this programme, by works from contemporary British composers. The programme includes the world premiere of two pieces by Jonathan Dove, whose sensitivity to words and desire to exploit the beauty of choral sound contrasts and complements the complexity of Byrd's celebrated masterpiece. Dove - Care charmer sleep Byrd - The Great Service, Magnificat Office hymn - Te lucis ante terminum Byrd - The Great Service, Nunc Dimittis Eric Whitacre - Sleep William Whitehead (chamber organ) Paul McCreesh (director) 9.45pm A selection of British Light Music played by amateur ensembles as part of Light Fantastic - Radio 3's celebration of Light Music. The Gabrieli Consort in William Byrd's The Great Service and a new work by Jonathan Dove. Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world |