‘Mystical Songs’ takes off

Saturday 25 October 2008

International passengers on Qantas flights will be able to enjoy the dulcet tones of the Trinity College Choir during December, January and February, when several tracks from the Choir’s new album feature as part of the airline’s classical in-flight entertainment.

Devoted entirely to the choral music of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams – who died 50 years ago this year – Mystical Songs was released in mid-September by ABC Classics.

Since then, the disc has been ‘CD of the Week’ on ABC Classic FM, where it has been frequently played as ‘fill’ prior to the hourly news bulletins and between programs. It has also been heard on 3 MBS-FM. Founder and artistic director of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Paul Dyer, who compiles the Symphonies program for Qantas, chose the numbers to be heard in-flight.

The Choir promoted the CD at a concert on 25 October, in which they sang selected highlights to a packed Chapel. The Victorian Coordinator for ABC Classic FM, Stephen Snelleman, took time off from announcing on air to officially ‘launch’ the disc, which is now available from ABC stores, classical music outlets and also through the Trinity Shop . A perfect Christmas present for music lovers! Download Order Form (PDF 74KB)