Gabriel Jackson Choral Symphony
for 6 sopranos, 6 altos, 6 tenors and 6 basses. A choral celebration of London, written for The BBC Singers, Choral Symphony explores all sides of this city, from the grandiose architecture and the bustling life of Fleet Street, to the darker aspects of today's poorer neighbourhoods. Jackson takes his texts from a wide range of poets, from Oscar Wilde to contemporary street rapper, George the Poet.
for 6 sopranos, 6 altos, 6 tenors and 6 basses.
A choral celebration of London, written for The BBC Singers, Choral Symphony explores all sides of this city, from the grandiose architecture and the bustling life of Fleet Street, to the darker aspects of today's poorer neighbourhoods. Jackson takes his texts from a wide range of poets, from Oscar Wilde to contemporary street rapper, George the Poet.
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Commissioned by BBC Radio 3 for the BBC Singers<br />
<strong>Choral</strong> <strong>Symphony</strong><br />
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Duration: 24’<br />
First performed by the BBC Singers, directed by David Hill, in Kristianstad Concert Hall, Kristianstad, on 8 October 2012<br />
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