Details

Benjamin Britten's War Requiem was composed in 1961 for the consecration of Coventry Cathedral - newly rebuilt following its destruction in the Second World War. Britten took as his inspiration the words of young English war poet, Wilfred Owen, himself killed in action on 4 November 1918, just days before the armistice. The War Requiem profoundly weaves together nine of Owen's most poignant poems including Anthem for Doomed Youth, Futility and Strange Meeting, with the traditional Latin mass.

Cast/Performers

Ian Bostridge, Thomas Quasthoff, Felicity Lott (Dame)

Creatives/Company

Music: Benjamin Britten
Company(s): London Philharmonic Orchestra, Choristers of St Paul's Cathedral, London Philharmonic Choir
Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner (Sir)

Britten - War Requiem

Britten - War Requiem (Concert) production archive for QTIX code T01104847085. Details of all Britten - War Requiem archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0837567490

Archive Listings

5 May 01

Southbank Centre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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