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Zhang's Beethoven

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Its companion piece is the European premiere of A European Requiem, written in 2015 by the Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan.

Beethoven's much-loved Ninth Symphony, with its passionate plea for unity, is performed by the Âé¶¹Éç National Orchestra & Chorus of Wales and the CBSO Chorus, conducted by Xian Zhang. Its companion piece is the European premiere of A European Requiem, written in 2015 by the great Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan.

2 hours

Music Played

  • Sir James MacMillan

    A European Requiem

    Orchestra: Âé¶¹Éç National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Xian Zhang. Choir: Âé¶¹Éç National Chorus of Wales. Choir: CBSO Chorus. Performer: Iestyn Davies. Performer: Jacques Imbrailo.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No 9 in D minor, 'Choral'

    Performer: Erin Wall. Performer: Sonia Prina. Performer: Simon O’Neill. Performer: Alexander Vinogradov. Choir: CBSO Chorus. Choir: Âé¶¹Éç National Chorus of Wales. Orchestra: Âé¶¹Éç National Orchestra of Wales. Performer: Xian Zhang.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Kirsty Wark
Performer Erin Wall
Performer Sonia Prina
Performer Iestyn Davies
Performer Simon O'Neill
Performer Jacques Imbrailo
Performer Aleksandr Vinogradov
Orchestra Âé¶¹Éç National Orchestra of Wales
Choir CBSO Chorus
Choir Âé¶¹Éç National Chorus of Wales
Conductor Xian Zhang
Executive Producer Francesca Kemp
Producer Joe McCulloch
Director Helen Mansfield
Producer Cat Dixon

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