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.
Sacred music in a secular world
A Gregorian music CD in the pop charts? Learn why we're still into music 1500 years old in sacred music in a secular world.
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.
About the programmes
From Gothic to German Lutheranism, find out about the musical connections in about the programmes.
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.
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