War Requiem (1964)
First transmitted in 1964, Benjamin Britten's War Requiem is performed at the Royal Albert Hall. The Melos Ensemble is conducted by Benjamin Britten, and the performers include Heather Harper (soprano), Peter Pears (tenor), Thomas Hemsley (baritone) and Simon Preston (organ and chamber organ). Also featured are the BBC Chorus and Choral Society, Boys from Emanuel School, London Philharmonic Choir, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
- Date of release
- 1964-08-04
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Genres
- Music
Casting
- Benjamin Britten — Conductor/Composer
- Peter Pears — Self
- Heather Harper — Self
- Thomas Hemsley — Self
- Meredith Davies — Self
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