A symphonic work for ‘lost birds’

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Composer Christopher Tin’s music uplifts, while the words quietly remind us of the power of a birdsong, with lines borrowed from Emily Dickinson. The musicians who played in “The Lost Birds” album are part of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

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