Big Sing Christmas RAH 14/12/08

[drew]

From Simon Lole's blog

I am working on a new anthem commission from Shrewsbury School. I have just completed a new Mass setting for Holy Trinity, Coventry and some arrangements for Will Martin, one of Universal's artists.

I am also working on a script for BBC Radio 3 "Early Music Show".

On Monday 8th I shall be broadcasting BBC Radio 4's Daily Service with the BBC Young Choristers of the Year, which will include the first performance of a new carol of mine, "A Tender Shoot". We shall also be recording some tracks for use on BBC Songs of Praise and BBC Radio 2.

On Saturday 13th I shall be playing for a wedding in Stockport.

On Sunday 14th, a new arrangement of mine of "O Holy Night" will be shown on BBC 1 Songs of Praise "Big Sing Christmas" from the Royal Albert Hall. It will be performed by Blake, All Angels and the Songs of Praise Orchestra.

On Sunday 21st I shall be on BBC Songs of Praise Christmas Special, accompanying the BBC Girl Chorister of the Year in a performance of John Rutter's "All things bright and beautiful".

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[drew]

Songs of Praise
Sunday 14 December 4:25pm - 5:05pm
BBC1

The Christmas Big Sing

Aled Jones introduces a Christmas Big Sing from London's Royal Albert Hall. Ruthie Henshall sings Silent Night accompanied by the Adventist Vocal Ensemble; classical boy band Blake join forces with girl group All Angels in a new arrangement of O Holy Night; and Lindley Junior School Choir from Huddersfield sing Away in a Manger. A choir of 1,000 voices leads more than 5,000 people in Christmas carols including O Come All Ye Faithful, Once in Royal David's City and We Three Kings of Orient Are.

[rond]

Dec 8, 2008 9:07:18 GMT drew said:

Songs of Praise
Sunday 14 December 4:25pm - 5:05pm
BBC1

The Christmas Big Sing

Aled Jones introduces a Christmas Big Sing from London's Royal Albert Hall. Ruthie Henshall sings Silent Night accompanied by the Adventist Vocal Ensemble; classical boy band Blake join forces with girl group All Angels in a new arrangement of O Holy Night; and Lindley Junior School Choir from Huddersfield sing Away in a Manger. A choir of 1,000 voices leads more than 5,000 people in Christmas carols including O Come All Ye Faithful, Once in Royal David's City and We Three Kings of Orient Are.

[dazza]

Hi Drew,

Many thanks for the information.

I'm looking forward to it, i'll try and record it if I can.

Dazza

[beckym82]

Ooh thanks for letting me know about that, I'll definitely watch that. Love Christmas so this would be lovely to see, and with All Angels there, all the better!

[dazza]

Hi Everyone,

It was a lovely performance from All Angels along with Blake.

Unfortunatly I wasn't able to record it but it is available on BBCiPlayer for the next 7 days.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g43xp/Songs_of_Praise_The_Christmas_Big_Sing/

The song starts about 20 minuites in.

Dazza

[jarnet1021]

is there a way so that people in the states can watch this video?

[dazza]

Hi Jarnet,

I have recorded the song with my digital camera, the video is 200mb and is .MOV format and I don't have the software to convert it.

I am in the proccess of uploading it to YouTube so our international members can see it.

Dazza

[chris]

I hope the performance is released elsewhere since I cant view the BBCiplayer

[dazza]

Hi Everyone,

Here is the video I recorded on YouTube...

uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ADGnt3dmsxQ

Dazza

[beckym82]

Hi, just been watching the show and it was brilliant, a lovely performance by All Angels with Blake there singing O Holy Night.

For those of you who are experiencing problems viewing the show on the BBC site or YouTube I have a good download of the whole programme for anyone who would like to watch it. Just drop me an email and I'm happy to send it to you. Wouldn't want any true fans to miss out. ;-)

[dazza]

Hi Becky,

Thanks for that.

I have also found a better version than mine which has been posted by a Blake fan on YouTube.

uk.youtube.com/watch?v=H-p-9z8qbIg

Dazza

[richnorri]

Thanks for the links, Dazza!

I've posted them on the HWI Forum so more people can see that wonderful performance by All Angels and Blake.

Richard