On Nov. 10 and 11, Vancouver's Chor Leoni gave the world premiere of When There is Peace, a new work composed by Zachary Wadsworth to mark the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War.
CBC Music recorded When There is Peace for broadcast on Choral Concert. If you missed it, or if you'd like to hear it again, you can stream the full performance below. Scroll down for details on the musicians. While you're listening, follow along with the text here. To learn more about When There is Peace, check out this listening guide.
Armistice oratorio performed by Chor Leoni men's choir
A special Remembrance Day edition of Choral Concert
Performers:
Chor Leoni Men's Choir
Arwen Myers, soprano
Lawrence Wiliford, tenor
Martin Fisk and Robin Reid, percussion
Borealis String Quartet
Erick Lichte, conductor
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