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Benjamin Britten: War Requiem
Benjamin Britten: War Requiem
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album Box Set
Our Take
Our Take
Benjamin Britten's War Requiem is a haunting indictment of the horrors of war, beautifully fused with stunning orchestration and choral arrangements that will leave you speechless. This album is not just music, it's a powerful emotional journey that grips you from the first note and doesn't let go until the final chord fades away.
Britten's masterful composition shines through in every moment, from the stirring opening movement to the heartbreaking soprano solos that soar above the orchestra. The juxtaposition of the Latin Requiem text with Wilfred Owen's war poetry adds an extra layer of depth and meaning to the already profound work.
The London Symphony Orchestra, combined with the exceptional voices of soloists Ian Bostridge, Simon Keenlyside, and Sabina Cvilak, deliver a performance that is nothing short of breathtaking. Their collective talent and emotion bring Britten's vision to life in a way that is truly awe-inspiring.
War Requiem is a timeless masterpiece that deserves a place in every music lover's collection. It's a reminder of the senseless violence of war and a plea for peace and understanding. Benjamin Britten's genius shines brightly in this album, making it a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the power of music to move the soul.
Track Listing
Track Listing
1. Requiem Aeternam
20. Requiem Aeternam - Rehearsal
2. What Passing Bells for These Who Die As Cattle?
21. Dies Irae - Rehearsal of the Opening Section
3. Dies Irae
22. Dies Irae - Discussion in the Control Room Between Britten and Galina Vishnevskaya (Via Her Interpreter), Then Between John Culshaw and Galina Vishnev
4. Bugles Sang, Saddening the Evening Air
23. Dies Irae - Rehearsal of End of Movement
5. Liber Scriptus
24. Offertorium - Rehearsal
6. Out There, We've Walked Quite Friendly Up to Death
25. Sanctus - Rehearsal
7. Recordare Jesu Pie
26. Sanctus - Discussion in the Control Room Between Britten and Galina Vishnevskaya (Via Her Interpreter)
8. Be Slowly Lifted Up
27. Agnus Dei - Discussion in the Control Room Between Britten, Peter Pears and John Culshaw
9. Dies Irae
28. Libera Me - Discussion in the Control Room Between Britten and John Culshaw
10. Lacrimosa Dies Illa
29. Libera Me - Rehearsal
11. Move Him Into the Sun
30. Libera Me - Rehearsal of Closing Page
12. Domine Jesu Christe
31. Closing Remarks
13. So Abram Rose, and Clave the Wood
14. Sanctus
15. After the Blast of Lightning from the East
16. One Ever Hangs Where Shelled Roads Part
17. Libera Me, Domine
18. It Seemed That Out of Battle I Escaped
19. Let Us Sleep Now...In Paradisum
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