Symphony No. 3, 'Liturgique'

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Religious music fell from grace during World War 2. Honegger's 1946 'Liturgique' is a response to the mass death he encountered as a French Resistance cadré. We hear his anger at man, and God. Composer: Arthur Honegger Performer: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Thierry Fischer Recording date: 24 January 2014 Date of broadcast: 24 January 2014