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Benjamin Britten: War Requiem [ CD / Album ]

Benjamin Britten: War Requiem

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  • Released Date: 15 May 2006

  • Genre: Classical

Our Take

VISHNEVSKAYA / LSO / BRITTEN Britten/War Requiem

Britten's War Requiem is like a musical rollercoaster that takes you on an emotional journey through the horrors of war. Vishnevskaya's haunting vocals soar over the London Symphony Orchestra's majestic accompaniment, creating a truly powerful listening experience.

From the intense crescendos to the delicate pianissimos, each movement is meticulously crafted to communicate the anguish and sorrow of conflict. Britten's use of contrasting vocal and instrumental textures adds layers of complexity to the composition, keeping the listener engaged from start to finish.

The collaboration between Vishnevskaya, the LSO, and Britten is nothing short of magical. Their collective talent and chemistry shine through in every note, creating a seamless and cohesive performance that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Overall, Britten's War Requiem is a stunning masterpiece that deserves to be heard by music lovers of all genres. So grab your headphones, close your eyes, and let this album transport you to a place where beauty and sorrow collide in perfect harmony.

Track Listing
Disc: 2
1. One Ever Hangs
2. Libera Me, Domine
3. It Seemed That Out of Battle I Escaped
4. Let Us Sleep Now... in Paradisum
5. Requiem Aeternam
6. Dies Irae
7. Dies Irae - Discussion
8. Dies Irae
9. Offertorium
10. Sanctus
11. Sanctus - Discussion
12. Agnus Dei - Discussion
13. Libera Me - Discussion
14. Libera Me
15. Libera Me


Disc: 1
1. Requiem Aeternam
2. What Passing-bells for These Who Die As Cattle?
3. Dies Irae
4. Bugles Sang
5. Liber Scriptus Proferetur
6. Out There
7. Recordare, Jesu Pie
8. Be Slowly Lifted Up
9. Dies Irae
10. Lacrimosa Dies Illa
11. Move Him Into the Sun
12. Domine Jesu Christe
13. So Abram Rose
14. Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus
15. After the Blast of Lightning

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