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War Requiem archive

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Author: Benjamin Britten

Archive listings for War Requiem

Work type: Concert.

T0888710761

War Requiem is one of the greatest choral works of the twentieth century. Benjamin Britten juxtaposes the anti-war poetry of Wilfred Owen with the timeless ritual of the Latin Requiem Mass. The result is a passionate outcry against man's inhumanity to man. Sung in English and Latin, with subtitles projected above the stage.Producer English National Opera. Producer National Performing Arts Center Taiwan. Conductor Martyn Brabbins. Director Daniel Kramer. Design Wolfgang Tillmans. Design Justin Nardella (associate director). Costume Nasir Mazhar. Lighting Charles Balfour. Choreographer Ann Yee. Performer Emma Bell (soprano). Performer David Butt Philip (tenor). Performer Roderick Williams (baritone).
16 Nov 18 to 7 Dec 18London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L129360814

T1163747140

With kind support of the Royal Albert Hall. To mark the 90th anniversary of Armistice Day, The Royal Opera will present a concert performance of [Britten]'s War Requiem at the Royal Albert Hall. With text taken from the Requiem Mass and poems by Wilfred Owen, this great commemorative war elegy was first performed in Coventry Cathedral on 30th May 1962 to great critical and popular acclaim.Producer Royal Opera. Conductor Antonio Pappano. Performer Ian Bostridge (English soldier). Performer Thomas Hampson (German soldier - London). Performer Simon Keenlyside (German soldier - Birmingham). Performer Christine Brewer (soprano - London). Performer Emma Bell (soprano - Birmingham). Company Tiffin Boys' Choir.
21 Mar 09Symphony Hall, Birmingham :: V148
listing details L528869138
9 Nov 08Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221
listing details L01991855825

T0837826987

Company BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales. Conductor Richard Hickox. Performer Janice Watson (soprano). Performer Mark Padmore (tenor). Performer Peter Coleman-Wright (bass).
10 Jun 06St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825
listing details L966294533

T0808886809

Company Dorchester Voices. Company Imperial College Symphony Orchestra. Company Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (members). Conductor Richar Dickins. Performer Christine Page. Performer Hugh Hetherington. Performer Phillip Guy-Bromley.
29 Feb 04Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre), Poole :: V910
listing details L0644373679
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