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The Ivors Academy Honours
The Ivors Academy Honours 2 October 2025
3 Nov 2020

PIETÀ

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Composed by Richard Blackford
for mezzo soprano, baritone, SATB chorus, optional children’s chorus and string orchestra
39 mins
commissioned by Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and St Albans Choral Society

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