"This was the first time I had collaborated with London Voices and I had never heard a chorus this powerful and soulful before.
I was very impressed by the power of the chorus, which held its own even against the full orchestra with brass section, and I was very moved by them.
Terry Edwards and Ben Parry rehearsed the choir excellently and I was very pleased to watch them enjoying their work so much, while approaching their singing with the utmost seriousness.
The theme of “Beyond the World” – Movement III of “The End of the World” – is very serious as it deals with the world after 9/11. The song couldn’t have come to full life without London Voices and, as a composer, it was a great pleasure to me to see and hear my work brought to complete fulfilment.
I hope I can work with London Voices in the future again. "
Joe Hisaishi
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