Festival Of Remembrance Tonight

[Tyrion44]

Just turned on when the bereaved families were entering the Royal Albert Hall. Is anyone able to identify the beautiful piece of music that was playing as they walked down the steps. Many thanks

[Mamyalynne]

Sheku Kanneh-Mason played Hallelujah but not as the bereaved families walked down the stairs.

[tonyav]

[hellywelly4]

I've just checked on iplayer and it was definitely NOT Hallelujah. Nothing on the subtitles either. It was lovely music, a choir singing quietly in the background.

[Mamyalynne]

Yes, it was a choral piece.

35 minutes in on iPlayer.

[Netty7]

Oh yes sorry, I thought you meant when the families came down the steps carrying photos of their ancestors, but it was later than that, I agree very beautiful music, but no idea what it was.

[emmie]

will watch later on as i recorded it, and see if i can work out the piece.

[Tyrion44]

Just found it. The Agnus Dei from The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins. Many thanks to everyone who tried to help.

[choux]

Well done Tyrion

[anotheoldgit]

grumpy01
/// Just heard that awful gospel choir sing the Lord's Prayer.Completely out of place. ///

And for the audience to applaud was in my opinion not appropriate.

[anotheoldgit]

Did anyone else notice the smirk on Meghan's face, when everyone else were being sombre?

[Mamyalynne]

Thank you Tyrion , beautiful piece.

[pastafreak]

Hmmm...if I'm not mistaken, other performers were also applauded. This *was* a FESTIVAL of Remembrance...which in my mind indicates that it's not totally solemn.

I also saw a pleasant face...no smirks in sight.

[grumpy01]

Also my Wife and I were talking about this this morning. In years gone by two children a boy and girl chosen previously have brought a wreath from children everywhere and presented it to the president of the British Legion.Didn't see this happen this year,anyone know why?

[emmie]

I knew it was Karl Jenkins after watching this afternoon.