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War Requiem

First transmitted in 1964, Benjamin Britten's War Requiem is performed at the Royal Albert Hall.

First transmitted in 1964, Benjamin Britten's War Requiem is performed at the Royal Albert Hall. The Melos Ensemble is conducted by Benjamin Britten, and the performers include Heather Harper (soprano), Peter Pears (tenor), Thomas Hemsley (baritone) and Simon Preston (organ and chamber organ). Also featured are the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Chorus and Choral Society, Boys from Emanuel School, London Philharmonic Choir, and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra.

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1 hour, 31 minutes

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Tue 4 Aug 1964 20:25

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  • Benjamin Britten

    War Requiem

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Modern Classical Music Collection

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Modern Classical Music Collection
This programme is part of a collection of programmes featuring trailblazing 20th Century classical music composers.


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