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Britten - War Requiem

Live from the Royal Albert Hall in London, a performance of Britten's War Requiem for Remembrance Sunday with the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra conducted by Semyon Bychkov.

Britten's War Requiem live from the Royal Albert Hall on Remembrance Sunday with the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra conducted by Semyon Bychkov.

Presented by Petroc Trelawny.

Britten: War Requiem

Sabina Cvilak (soprano)
Allan Clayton (tenor)
Roderick Williams (baritone)
大象传媒 Symphony Chorus
Crouch End Festival Chorus
The Choristers of Westminster Abbey
大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra
Semyon Bychkov (conductor)

'My subject is war, and the pity of war.'

Benjamin Britten's War Requiem interweaves the poetry of Wilfred Owen with the words of the Requiem Mass in a deeply moving and powerful work. Written for the consecration of Coventry Cathedral after its destruction in the Second World War, this great work remains as relevant today as ever. Semyon Bychkov conducts the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra, the 大象传媒 Symphony Chorus and superb soloists in a performance of the work in Britten's 100th anniversary year, on Remembrance Sunday and in an iconic building whose association with remembrance goes back nearly a century.

Event in association with the Royal British Legion

Followed by music from the younger generation of pianists, recorded earlier this year in concert halls across Europe.

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Last on

Sun 10 Nov 2013 19:00

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  • Sun 10 Nov 2013 19:00

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