Understanding and Appreciating Britten's War Requiem

Whether you are performing in this extraordinary piece, or planning to come to our concert on November 10th 2018, here are some links that should help you to understand and get more out of the experience:

- Listen to this introduction to the piece

- Complete performance, conducted by Marin Alsop

- Musical Analysis, including full texts with translations

And here are some other items that you should find interesting:

- An extended discussion about the work

- Some background to the writing of War Requiem and its Coventry premiere

- And here is a fly on the wall recording of Britten leading a rehearsal...