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Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms

Tom Service, composer Julian Anderson and Stravinsky biographer Stephen Walsh examine the Symphony of Psalms with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½SO conducted by Michal Dworzynski.

Stravinsky composed his psalm settings in the years between the two World Wars, and they are one of the first musical expressions of his re-discovered Christian faith. The work has proved one of the composer's most successful and influential pieces. Tom Service hosts a round table forum on the piece, examining its background and the ideas behind the music with illustrations and a complete performance given by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra.

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1 hour, 3 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Composer Igor Stravinsky