For The Fallen - Hayley Westenra - Festival of Remembrance 2010 (HD)

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In the presence of Her Majesty The Queen, Hayley Westenra ヘイリー 海莉 sings the World Premiere of the hymn "For The Fallen" composed by Karl Jenkins, at The Festival of Remembrance. The reading is by Bernard Cribbins. The performance took place on November 13th 2010 at the Royal Albert Hall in London and was broadcast on BBC 1 TV and BBC1 HD the same day.

Here is a transcript of the introduction to the performance by BBC announcer Huw Edwards:

"In the final year of the Second World War, a young airman lost his life on a mission over Berlin. It was Pilot Officer Alfryn Jenkins, whose nephew is the eminent composer Karl Jenkins.

For this year's Festival Karl Jenkins has composed a new musical setting for Binyon's timeless words, For The Fallen; it is dedicated to his uncle's memory.

As we prepare to lay the Altar of Drums, can we please give a warm welcome to Hayley Westenra and to Bernard Cribbins, thank you."

Here are the words, by the English poet Laurence Binyon (1869-1943), as performed on this occasion:

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres,
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted;
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them...

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Amazing performance. Love the song sung by the most beautiful of all the Celtic Women

stevecline
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This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. Very moving. Hayley's performance was perfect - the high note at 3:22! Bernard Cribbins delivered his speech with such excellent expression. I'm a very proud Hayley fan right now!

iamjillianc
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Hayley is always great but sometimes her performance is earth shattering, this being one of them.
The feeling was intense. Truly, she is a gift from God.

workonitm
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the festival of remembrance is something my mum and I watch each year and this part of the service were they set out the drum alter always makes us cry, I'm a very proud British citizen and I am forever thankful for our servicemen and women who fought, died and survived to let us live free and in peace

ScouserGirl
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A beautiful presentation, Hayley was an excellent choice. She was stunning, her voice was perfection (as always).
Very touching!

workonitm
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This is one of the most hauntingly beautiful performances I have ever seen and heard. I have played it over and over since first coming upon it a year ago.

kenberger
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Hayley is at the Albert hall she's has been there before a lovely singer .i have been listening to her her for many years .

kenbooker
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What a talent!! From little old New Zealand, where no matter where you come from when god touches you then you can share this for everyone!! Nice one!!High prase for the British regament.

timmoh
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Hayley's performance is never less than the best of the best!

workonitm
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I Hayley's music! She's an awesome artist and maintains a great image with her sweet disposition and professionalism.

leleleshishi
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I could listen to Hayley. Forever without tiring of her voice.

denisfowler
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She has such a beautiful singing voice. Her voice fits with this song.

stix
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Lovely to hear the kiwi girls voice again, beautiful RIP to all the fallen of the many conflicts from around the world.

katerinakempb
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What a pretty young lady and fabulous voice

johnjurkewicz
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Just as moved now as i was watching it last night...so beautiful.
Thanks for posting.x

valblundell
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This is so beautiful! She's amazing. Had the pleasure meeting her some years ago, at Tyne Cot Cemetery. We will remember them.

TheErikwithak
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Beautifully done!
Another great performance by Hayley.

workonitm
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The Song and Singer From Heaven
Fantastic

massimogerla
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We will remember them! Fantastic video moved me to tears. So proud of our fallen hero's and our hero's still fighting today, god bless you all

MrMdjmeredith
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A voice from heaven and voice of an angel
and I love it

johnjurkewicz