O Sacrum Convivium by Messiaen

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I got to know O Sacrum Convivium through listening to the one of the choirs in which my mother sings — The Meljon Singers, of North London. Then I heard it on the BBC a few days ago and searched for a Youtube vid. I'm pleased to report that the Meljon Singers sing it nearly as well as this group!

http://www.meljon.org.uk/

Originally posted by NoEarthlyReason
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I got to know O Sacrum Convivium through listening to the one of the choirs in which my mother sings — The Meljon Singers, of North London. Then I heard it on the BBC a few days ago and searched for a Youtube vid. I'm pleased to report that the Meljon Singers sing it nearly as well as this group!

http://www.meljon.org.uk/

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