Premiere of 'Their Kingdom, The Air' at Cheltenham College Chapel | Sunday 20 September 2015
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'Their Kingdom, The Air' was commissioned by Cheltenham College as part of their commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. It was premiered in a special evening service by the Choir in the beautiful setting of the College's stunning 1840's Chapel. Here is a clip from the service, with Hannah speaking about the piece.
The work for choir and organ is a setting of two lines from 'The Few' by Edward Shanks (1892 - 1953).
'This was their kingdom, the air, and it bore them like kings,
And they were the sheild for us all who dwelt under their wings.'