Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs Britten's War Requiem

Benjamin Britten: War Requiem

An unmissable performance of this exceptionally powerful work, in honour of Britten's forthcoming centenary.

As a pacifist, Britten relished the opportunity to explore the futility of war, while paying tribute to its dead.

The work combines texts from the Latin Requiem Mass with poems by the First World War poet Wilfred Owen.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
David Hill conductor
Sally Matthews soprano
John Mark Ainsley tenor
Alan Opie baritone
The Bach Choir
Eltham College Trebles