Details

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.

Cast/Performers

Ian Bostridge (English soldier), Thomas Hampson (German soldier - London), Simon Keenlyside (German soldier - Birmingham), Christine Brewer (soprano - London), Emma Bell (soprano - Birmingham)

Creatives/Company

Author: Benjamin Britten
Producer: Royal Opera
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Company: Tiffin Boys' Choir

War Requiem

War Requiem (Concert) production archive for QTIX code T1163747140. Details of all War Requiem archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2074245950

Archive Listings

21 Mar 09	Symphony Hall Birmingham, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive
9 Nov 08	Royal Albert Hall Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.

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