Soul Music

Spem in Alium

Tuesday 29 January 2008 13:30-14:00 (Radio 4 FM)

Repeated: Saturday 2 February 2008 15:30-16:00 (Radio 4 FM)

Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact.

Thomas Tallis's work is one of the most elaborate and spectacular pieces of choral music ever written. Scored for 40 voices, the piece is best sung and heard in the round in order to appreciate an extraordinary sonic experience. Choral conductor Simon Halsey, Michael Morpurgo and others discuss the music's spine-tingling effect on both performers and listeners.

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