Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem (Op. 20)
Charles Hazlewood and the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra explore Benjamin Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem, looking at the sources of Britten's inspiration, both personal and musical.
The Sinfonia da Requiem (1940) by Benjamin Britten was the outcome of a commission from the Japanese Government, but was rejected by them on account of its Christian subject matter. The music is both highly dramatic and personal, being a tribute to the memory of the composer's parents. In this audience workshop session, Charles Hazlewood explores the sources of Britten's inspiration, both personal and musical, and conducts the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra in a complete performance of the work.
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Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem
Duration: 37:07
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Benjamin Britten
Sinfonia da requiem (Op.20)
Performers: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra
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- Sat 31 Jan 2004 14:00大象传媒 Radio 3