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Benjamin Britten's War Requiem
Paul Gambaccini goes behind the scenes of the first performance of Britten's masterpiece, performed to mark the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral in 1962. He talks to performers and audience members about that momentous, emotionally charged evening.
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Mon 26 Jan 2004
00:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
Rehearsal for the premiere of Britten's War Requiem
Coventry Cathedral, 24 May 1962
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Paul Gambaccini |
| Interviewed Guest | Peter Pears |
| Interviewed Guest | Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau |
Broadcasts
- Tue 2 Dec 2003 13:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Mon 26 Jan 2004 00:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
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