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- Sally Beamish
Can you hear me? (2021)
- Peters Edition Limited (World)
Commissioned by the Royal Albert Hall, and first performed by the National Youth Choirs on December 18th 2021, conducted by Esther Jones.
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- 4 min
- Peter Thomson
- English
Programme Note
The text reflects the need we all have to connect with each other, and to feel we are heard, seen and valued. It was written during a time of lockdown and separation, when so many felt lonely and disconnected.
The last verse is about our longing for change, and for a new beginning; ideas that are especially resonant at Christmas.
Against a background of humming, the singers call to each other with simple repeated phrases, as if from a distance; the voices finally coming together as the piece draws to a close.
Media
Recording by National Youth Choir of Great Britain