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“The world turns on its dark side”, from the cantata “A Child Of Our Time” by Michael Tippett
Performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sir Colin Davis
The full work is below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH9kXjjK3-4
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Maurice Ravel, Piano Concerto in G Major, 2nd Movement – Adagio Assai
Hélène Grimaud, piano
For the people of France on this solemn and reflective day.
Brass musicians from the Salvation Army play the Christmas carol “As with gladness, men of old” and raise donations on the concourse at London’s Liverpool Street station during the morning rush hour.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for reading, commenting and encouraging me in my writing and journalism over the course of this year, and to wish you, your families and loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful 2015.
– Samuel Hooper
A Gaelic Blessing, by John Rutter.
In memory of my dear friend Andy Pook, who passed away on 2nd November 2014 and whose uplifting presence is so sorely missed, more than any words of mine can express.
Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you
Deep peace of the gentle night to you
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you
Deep peace of Christ,
of Christ the light of the world to you
Deep peace of Christ to you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0oSvF4tSf0
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Performed on the piano by Dame Myra Hess, whose music did so much to soothe the spirits of Londoners during the Blitz.
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