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BBC Radio 3 tunes in to Croydon Minster for evensong concert

BBC Radio 3’s broadcast of Choral Evensong tomorrow at 3pm will be from Croydon Minster, and feature the Minster’s acclaimed choir. Choral Evensong is the BBC’s longest-running outside broadcast programme, having first aired 99 years ago. The May 21 programme … Continue reading

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Minster choir’s heavenly voices transcend even BBC Radio 3

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Whatever you might be doing at 3pm today, turn on BBC Radio 3. But don’t be late, says STEVEN DOWNES So this must be what a choir of angels sounds like when you arrive in heaven. As I … Continue reading

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BBC returns to Minster to hear Croydon’s Choral Evensong

In its centenary year, the BBC is returning to Croydon Minster next month to record a service of Choral Evensong. The recording will take place on Tuesday December 20 at 4pm. Anyone wishing to attend must be seated in Croydon … Continue reading

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Minster choir hits right notes alongside Abbey and St Paul’s

Croydon Minster’s choirs have been named among some of the best-known singing groups from cathedrals around the country as recipients of a special grant in recognition of their outstanding work and performances. The Cathedral Music Trust has named Croydon Minster … Continue reading

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