Join Mary King and members of the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Singers for a practical investigation into Britten’s epic War Requiem – introducing and exploring the musical devices which include simple choral chanting and overlapping textural washes. This workshop is an introduction to the work suitable for those who’ve never sung it, exploring the ways that Britten uses the words of the Requiem alongside the poetry of Wilfred Owen. Open to ages 16-plus.
This workshop is an introduction to Prom 47 on Thursday 21 August. For details about booking Proms tickets click here.
How to book Proms Plus Sing workshops are free to attend but places must be reserved in advance. Click on the ‘sign up’ box above and complete the online booking form. Please note that places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis (per section). A member of the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Proms Learning team will be in touch within 10 days to confirm if your booking has been successful.
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