Voices Of The Air

A repeat broadcast of the 1994 documentary which explored the formation and early history of the BBC Singers. Anthony Burton talks to some members of the original line-up in 1924, and tells the story of the group through the 1930s when Peter Pears was a member of the tenor section, the 1940s with the trials of wartime evacuation, through to the 1960s when the BBC Singers established its reputation as a leading exponent of contemporary choral music.

Presented by Anthony Burton

Producer: Michael Emery

Revised repeat

Following this, Petroc Trelawny - live backstage at the Barbican - brings the story of the BBC Singers right up-to-date, hearing about the ensemble's recent work and history in conversation with former Chief Conductors Simon Joly and Stephen Cleobury, and current incumbent David Hill.

Documentary telling the story of the BBC Singers from its beginnings in the 1920s.

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