Ennio Morricone’s soundtrack for the 1986 film The Mission is widely acclaimed, with Gabriel’s Oboe recognised as one of cinema’s most iconic melodies. The score’s heartbreaking quality deeply complements the tragic narrative of a priest whose glory is realised through martyrdom.
Gabriel's Oboe
Benjamin Britten’s Fanfare for St Edmundsbury is a short, vibrant piece composed in 1959 for three trumpets. It was written to mark the Pageant of Magna Carta held at St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds, serving as a musical announcement for each performance during the ten-day event in June.
Fanfare For St Edmundsbury