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Big Sing: The UK's Top Ten Hymns

The results of a nationwide vote are sung by five thousand people in the Royal Albert Hall in this Big Sing special, with guest stars Russell Watson, Michael Ball, Andrea Begley, Friar Alessandro and the newly-crowned Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year.

40 minutes

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Stage Choirs and Audience at the Royal Albert Hall

    The Day Thou Gavest

    Supporting Artist: Daniel Moult. Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright. Lyricist: John Ellerton.

    Composer: C.C Scholefield

  • Friar Alessandro

    Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace

    Music Arranger: Sally Herbert. Lyricist: Francis of Assisi.

    Composer: Sebastian Temple

  • Stage Choirs and Audience at the Royal Albert Hall

    Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer

    Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright. Lyricist: William Williams.

    Composer: John Hughes

  • Michael Ball

    Abide With Me

    Lyricist: Jeremiah Eames Rankin. Music Arranger: Ray Monk.

    Composer: W H Monk

  • Town Hall Gospel Choir

    And Can It Be

    Lyricist: Charles Wesley. Music Arranger: Ken Burton.

    Composer: Thomas J Campbell

  • Stage Choirs and Audience at the Royal Albert Hall

    Here I Am Lord

    Music Arranger: Robert Ramskill. Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright.

    Composer: Dan Schutte

  • Stage Choirs and Audience at the Royal Albert Hall

    Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind

    Music Arranger: Geoff Ellerby. Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright.

    Sir Hubert Parry

  • Andrea Begley

    Be Still, For The Presence Of The Lord

    Music Arranger: Ray Monk.

    Composer: Dave Evans

  • Stage Choirs and Audience at the Royal Albert Hall

    In Christ Alone, My Hope Is Found

    Music Arranger: Ray Monk. Lyricist: Stuart Townend.

    Composer: Keith Getty

  • Russell Watson

    How Great Thou Art

    Music Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright.

Factsheet for Sunday 6th July 2014

Big Sing: The UK's Top 10 Hymns - The results of a nationwide vote are sung by five thousand people in the Royal Albert Hall in this Big Sing special with guest stars Russell Watson, Michael Ball, Andrea Begley, Friar Alessandro and the newly crowned Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year.

Contributors

RUSSELL WATSON

Russell Watson is an English tenor who has released singles and albums of both operatic-style and pop songs. The self-styled "People's Tenor" had been singing since he was a child, and became known after performing at a working men's club in Salford. Russell, also known as ‘The Voice’ performs the number one hymn which he recalls was his grandmother’s favourite hymn.


MICHAEL BALL

Michael Ball is British actor, singer and presenter. He has performed all over the world in large concert venues and has performed on stage in many musicals, best known for his performances in Aspects of Love and Les Miserables as Marius. His voice is now heard regularly to radio 2 listeners where he hosts a weekly show. The Big Sing is delighted to have Michael perform one of the UK’S Top 10 hymns at one of his favourite venues.

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ANDREA BEGLEY

Andrea Begley, from Pomeroy, Northern Ireland is the winner of The Voice 2013 and joins The Big Sing this year to perform one of the top 10 Hymns in front of the 5000 congregation at the Royal ÌýAlbert Hall. Since winning the competition Andrea has performed up and down the country and inspires many by her courage and beautiful voice.

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FRIAR ALESSANDRO

Friar Alessandro travels from the friary in Italy founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. He performs ‘Make Me A Channel of Your Peace’ based on a prayer attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi.ÌýÌý

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TOWN HALL GOSPEL CHOIR

The choir led by music director Colin Anderson perform at the Royal Albert Hall after being the first Gospel Choir to be crowned Gospel Choir of The Year Competition.

Location

The Royal Albert Hall is located in South Kensington, facing Hyde Park. The address is Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Bill Turnbull
Performer Russell Watson
Performer Friar Alessandro
Performer Andrea Begley
Performer Michael Ball
Producer Matthew Napier
Series Editor Matthew Napier
Executive Producer David Taviner

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