Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

BBC Singers on International Women's Day

The BBC Singers and their chief conductor, Sofi Jeannin, mark International Women's Day 2023 with a concert of contemporary choral music from St Giles, Cripplegate in London.

The BBC Singers perform more music by women composers than any other group in the world, and this International Women's Day the group presents a programme of works by contemporary composers. At the heart of the programme are two world premieres; the BBC commission by the young British composer Lucy Walker who is rapidly gaining a vibrant reputation within the world of choral music, alongside a setting by Helen Neeves which explores the poetry of the Brontë sisters.

Presented by Sarah Walker. Recorded in St Giles Church, Cripplegate, London on 19 January 2023.

Diana Soh: Vak
Gabriela Lena Frank: Jalapeño Blues
Lucy Walker: There Will Be Stars (BBC Commission, world premiere)
Tania León: Rezos
INTERVAL
Helen Neeves: Speak of the North! (world premiere)
Nana Forte: Four Sacred Pieces
Roxanna Panufnik: Douai Missa Brevis

2 hours, 28 minutes

Last on

Wed 8 Mar 2023 19:30
BBC Radio 3

More episodes

Previous

Musical fairy tales

Next

Shostakovich and Strauss

See all episodes from Radio 3 in Concert

Recipes

See all recipes from BBC Singers on International Women's Day

Music Played

  • Diana Soh

    Vak

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.

  • Gabriela Lena Frank

    Jalapeño Blues

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.

  • Lucy Walker

    There will be stars

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.

  • Tania León

    Rezos

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.

  • Caroline Shaw

    Plan & Elevation

    Ensemble: Attacca Quartet.
    • Nonesuch.

  • Helen Neeves

    Speak of the North!

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.

  • Nana Forte

    Four Sacred Pieces

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.

  • Roxanna Panufnik

    Douai Missa Brevis

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.

  • Florence Price

    Piano Concerto

    Performer: Karen Walwyn. Orchestra: New Black Music Repertory Ensemble. Conductor: Leslie B.Dunner.
    • Albany records.

  • Clara Schumann

    Three Romances, Op.22

    Performer: Tasmin Little. Performer: John Lenehan.
    • C. Schumann; Smyth; Beach.
    • CHANDOS.
    • 5-7.

Broadcast

  • Wed 8 Mar 2023 19:30
    BBC Radio 3