Britten War Requiem

Vladimir Jurowski conductor
Tatiana Monogarova soprano
Ian Bostridge tenor
Matthias Goerne baritone
Neville Creed conductor (chamber orchestra)
London Philharmonic Choir
Trinity Boys Choir

When Benjamin Britten saw for himself the damage to the city of Coventry after a wartime bombing raid, he set about writing the piece that he hoped ‘would be remembered longest’ after his own death. In his monumental War Requiem, the composer pits three contrasting musical ensembles against one another: the chilling innocence of boys’ voices meets the outspoken, acerbic protests of two soldier-like figures and a large chorus and orchestra, through which are channelled the traditional expressions of suffering and deliverance. The tense, angry and yet cautiously optimistic work that resulted has lost none of its power or relevance half a century on.

Please note there will be no interval during this performance.

Free pre-concert event | 2.00pm–3.00pm and 4.00pm–5.00pm |
The Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall
The LPO and Southbank Centre present Britten's moving setting of the Chester Miracle play, Noye's Fludde, conducted by Benjamin Ellin. No ticket required.

Free pre-concert event
6.00–6.45pm | Royal Festival Hall
Musicians from the Royal College of Music perform Britten’s Les illuminations and Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge.

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Select a link below to listen to selected movements from this concert (Flash Player opens in a new window).

Britten: War Requiem, Op. 66 - Requiem aeternam: Requiem aeternam
Britten: War Requiem, Op. 66 - Dies Irae: Dies Irae
Britten: War Requiem, Op. 66 - Dies irae: Lacrimosa dies illa
Britten: War Requiem, Op. 66 - Sanctus: Sanctus
Britten: War Requiem, Op. 66 - Libera me: Let us sleep now

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