BBC Radio 3 are broadcasting some recordings of wonderful sacred music for Holy Week.
Already transmitted, and available to listen to now on BBC Sounds, is a three long compilation of Music for Holy Week.
On Good Friday, there are two passions. Bach’s Passion according to St John will be broadcast at 2pm, and his Passion according to St Matthew will be broadcast at 7pm. Both these recordings will be available to listen to at BBC Sounds soon after the radio broadcast.
Update: The choir of our Cathedral have recorded, while each in their own home, a beautiful performance of the Tantum Ergo. Visit this YouTube page and scroll down to find it.
BBC Radio 3 is on:
- 88 to 92 FM
- Digital radio
- Freeview Channel 703
- Freesat Channel 703
- SkyTV Channel 0103
- Virgin Channel 903
- BBC Sounds
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