On 10 June 1916, the bloodiest battle in modern times began. Later to be called The Battle of the Somme, the first day alone accounted for the death of 60,000 soldiers and is still the greatest loss of life in British military history.
On the 100th anniversary of the start of The Battle of the Somme, the BBC Singers offer a programme of repertoire to commemorate this devastating battle and the First World War. With music from English, French and German composers of the time, the concert will include reflective readings and end with English composer David Bednall's Three Songs of Remembrance.
This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that as not everyone who asks for tickets uses them, to make sure we have a full house we send out more tickets than there are places. We do our best to get the numbers right, but unfortunately we occasionally have to disappoint people so please arrive early.
Programme:
Herbert Howells Requiem
Ernest Farrar Margaritae Sorori
Max Reger Schweigen Op.39 No.1
William Denis Browne God is our Strength and Song
Holst Nunc dimittis
Vaughan Williams Come Away, Death
Ivor Gurney Since I believe in God
Parry There is an old Belief
David Bednall Three Songs of Remembrance
BBC Singers
Paul Brough conductor
Ian Skelly presenter
Date: Friday 1 July
Venue: St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
Doors open: 1.15pm
Live broadcast starts: 2pm
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