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Britten’s War Requiem from the Proms

Music by Debussy inspired by the events of the First World War plus Britten’s War Requiem with the London Symphony Orchestra and Antonio Pappano from the Proms.

Today’s Classical Live, introduced by Linton Stephens, adopts a serious and reflective tone with two contrasting works inspired by the events of the First World War. A late suite for two pianos by Debussy prefaces a performance of Britten’s War Requiem given by the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and a formidable line-up of soloists under Sir Antonio Pappano, recorded last week at the Â鶹Éç Proms.

Claude Debussy
En blanc et noir
Yuka Oechslin (piano)
Anton Kernjak (piano)

From the Â鶹Éç Proms:

Benjamin Britten
War Requiem
Natalya Romaniw (soprano)
Allan Clayton (tenor)
Will Liverman (baritone)
Tiffin Boys’ Choir
Â鶹Éç Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor)

1 hour, 58 minutes

Music Played

  • Claude Debussy

    En Blanc et Noir, L. 134

    Performer: Yuka Oechslin. Performer: Michael Meinen. Performer: Anton Kernjak. Performer: Matthias Würsch.
  • Benjamin Britten

    War Requiem

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Antonio Pappano. Choir: Tiffin Boys’ Choir. Choir: Â鶹Éç Symphony Chorus. Choir: London Symphony Chorus.
  • Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre

    Pièces de clavecin qui peuvent se jouer sur le violon

    Performer: Bernadette Charbonnier. Performer: Georges Guillard.
    • Jacquet de la Guerre: Cantates bibliques - Pieces instrumentales et vocales.
    • Arion.
    • 4-8.

Broadcast

  • Wed 21 Aug 2024 13:00