Music and the Organ: Music and Poetry

Poetry and music have always been closely intertwined. This programme explores the ways composers transform words into music, and how poetry can shape melody, rhythm and expression, featuring works by Hadley and Howells.

Led by Rev Melanie Hill Takac, Precentor of Liverpool Cathedral

Music
Antiphon - Vaughan Williams
Hymn to St Cecilia - Herbert Howells
Crown him with many crowns (Diademata)

Liverpool Cathedral Choir
Directed by Stephen Mannings
Ian Tracey (organ)