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Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem (Op. 20)

Charles Hazlewood and the 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra explore Benjamin Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem, looking at the sources of Britten's inspiration, both personal and musical.

The Sinfonia da Requiem (1940) by Benjamin Britten was the outcome of a commission from the Japanese Government, but was rejected by them on account of its Christian subject matter. The music is both highly dramatic and personal, being a tribute to the memory of the composer's parents. In this audience workshop session, Charles Hazlewood explores the sources of Britten's inspiration, both personal and musical, and conducts the 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra in a complete performance of the work.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 31 Jan 2004 14:00

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  • Benjamin Britten

    Sinfonia da requiem (Op.20)

    Performers: 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra

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  • Sat 31 Jan 2004 14:00