Music and Wellbeing - The BBC Singers perform a selection of repertoire focusing on the power of music as a tool to unlock memories for those suffering from dementia. Composer and conductor Alexander L’Estrange talks to Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart about his wife’s illness, and how a playlist of music associated with her life has been an important part of coping with dementia. The BBC Singers also perform a selection of music inspired and written by composers and poets with a personal connection to dementia.
from the Teatro Massimo, Palermo.

Presented by Penny Gore

One Equal Music – Ben Parry
Simple Gifts – Traditional
Take on Me – A-Ha
Karma Chameleon – Culture Club
Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me – Elton John
At Last – Etta James
BBC Singers
Alexander L’Estrange (conductor)

Errollyn Wallen: My Granny Sarah
BBC Singers
Nicholas Kok (conductor)

The programme will also include works by Laura Snowden, Effy & Litha Efthymiou, Anna Meredith and Charlotte Bray.

The music will be performed by Amanda Cook, VIDA Guitar Quartet, Guilia Ballare, the G Plus Ensemble and Laura Snowden.

World premiere of a setting of ROUNDEL by Vera Brittain

performed by J'nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano
Roderick Williams, baritone
Shannonn McGinnis, piano