Episode Synopsis "16: Passion Play"

Thomas and Richard are back after nearly a year to talk about the singing of the Passion during Holy Week. The ‘Crowd’ parts sung by the Choir have taken a lot of preparation! Can the Choir be expected to walk and sing at the same time? Plus, we answer some listener questions. Music in this episodeTomás Luis de Victoria (1548–1611), O sacrum convivium, recorded at High Mass for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi on Sunday 6th June 2021 (26:48).Charles-Marie Widor (1844–1937), Surrexit a mortuis, recorded at High Mass on Easter Sunday morning, 4th April 2021 (44:32).

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• 10: 2019 is a new year
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• 7: Choir history and the 200th anniversary
• 6: Tour Travelogue: Italy & the Netherlands
• 5: Tour Travelogue: Belgium
• 4: Weddings
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• 2: Lent 2018
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