BBC-2 presents a performance of William Walton's dramatic oratorio.
Conducted by John Pritchard
with Raimund Herincx (baritone)
BBC Chorus, BBC Choral Society, Alexandra Choir, Goldsmiths' Choral Union, Harrow Choral Society, London Philharmonic Choir, Royal Choral Society
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Leader, Trevor Williams
Before the performance Sir William Walton talks to John Warrack about the work and its origins.
Introduced by Richard Baker
(Recorded at a Promenade Concert from the Royal Albert Hall on Aug. 9)