Britten: War Requiem (CD / Album)
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The Story
Benjamin Britten's War Requiem is a powerful and moving choral work that interweaves the Latin Mass for the Dead with poignant war poems by Wilfred Owen. This 2-CD album features a compelling performance that captures the emotional depth and anti-war sentiment of the composition. A must-have for classical music enthusiasts and those interested in 20th-century choral masterpieces.
add_circle The Upside
- check Emotionally powerful and moving
- check Excellent performance and recording quality
- check Important 20th-century classical work
remove_circle The Downside
- close May be too intense for casual listening
- close Requires attention to fully appreciate the text interplay
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Key features
- check_circle 2-CD set
- check_circle Features Benjamin Britten's War Requiem
- check_circle Interweaves Latin Mass with Wilfred Owen's poetry
- check_circle High-quality recording
Specifications
Composer
Benjamin Britten
Format
CD
Number of Discs
2
Release Year
Varies by edition
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