Series One of the BBC’s groundbreaking classical music programme follows renowned actor and former chorister Simon Russell Beale as he explores the flowering of Western sacred music. This four-part documentary series contains a rich mix of personal, political and musical stories and features some of the greatest music ever written, all performed by Harry Christophers and his award-winning choir, The Sixteen.
Episode 1: The Gothic Revolution
Episode 2: Palestrina & the Popes
Episode 3: Tallis, Byrd & the Tudors
Episode 4: Bach & the Lutheran Legacy
Plus Bonus Features include:
An Easter Concert Preview
An Easter Concert Bonus Tracks – Tallis: Salvator Mundi, Salva Nos & Byrd: Agnus Dei from Mass for Four Voices
Bonus Audio Tracks – Allegri: Miserere & J. S. Bach: Cantata No.147
Harry Christophers’ Favourite Recordings
The Sixteen’s Favourite Recordings
