Sacred Music
Renowned actor and former chorister Simon Russell Beale explores the flowering of Western sacred music in this four part documentary series. Find out more about the series, and our expert discusses the music alongside a chance to listen to the music.
About the series
Simon Russell Beale explores the flowering of Western sacred music - discover more about the series.
Listen to the music
Allegri's Miserere, Bach's Komm, Jesu, Komm and Byrd's Agnus Dei, expertly explained and appreciated: listen to the music.
Beating against the flow
A Gregorian chant CD in the pop charts? Find out why we're still into 1500 years old sacred music in a secular world.
Taking it further
If you've been inspired by music and would like to know more about the Arts, take a look at taking it further.
Ageless love
What we can we learn about the Medieval World from love letters and a 12th Century love affair?
Beating the boundaries
The seas and marine life have been a rich inspiration for composers scoring the shoreline.
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