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| November 20, 2006 | Nordlinger, Jay | COPYRIGHT 2006 National Review, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

WE will glance at three composers, starting with one of the most successful of our time--indeed, of all time: Paul McCartney. Belonged to a British band, some years back. Composed such hits as "Penny Lane" and "Yesterday." For about 15 years, he has been messing with classical music, or semi-classical music. In 1991, he wrote his Liverpool Oratorio (in collaboration with the composer Carl Davis). In 1999, he brought out an album with the endearing title Working Classical.

And his latest classical opus is Ecce Cor Meum. You will find it on a disc from EMI Classics. This, too, is an oratorio, and its title means "Behold My Heart." The work was commissioned by ...

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