Benjamin Brittens War Requiem

Published: Oct. 19, 2018, 6:02 p.m.

b'Marjolaine Fournier and Jean-Jacques van Vlasselaer discuss Benjamin Britten\\u2019s War Requiem. How much do you know about Benjamin Britten? There is fury in this composition. Where does it come from?\\n
\\nPacifism started in the 20th century, and Britten is a member of this movement. War is morally unacceptable and unjustifiable for him. So what is this Requiem about? Find out in this newest instalment of the Explore the Symphony podcast.\\n
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The NAC Orchestra will perform this work on Friday November 9, 2018, in a side-by-side concert with the Bundesjugendorchester (the German Youth Orchestra) and local choirs in Southam Hall.

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