Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau London Symphony Orchestra The Bach Choir Benjamin Britten London Symphony Chorus The Melos Ensemble Of London Galina Vishnevskaya Peter Pears - Britten: War Requiem [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.Experience the powerful and moving masterpiece that is Benjamin Britten's War Requiem, performed by the legendary Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Galina Vishnevskaya, Peter Pears, and esteemed ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra and The Bach Choir. This iconic recording showcases Britten's poignant composition, blending traditional Latin mass texts with the poetry of Wilfred Owen to create a haunting reflection on the futility of war. With its emotive vocals and intricate orchestration, this album is a must-have for classical music enthusiasts seeking a profound and thought-provoking listening experience.

Disc 1

1. Requiem Aeternam - London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, Highgate School Choir, Melos Ensemble, Simon Preston, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

2. What Passing Bells For These Who Die As Cattle? - Peter Pears, Melos Ensemble, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

3. Dies irae - London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

4. Bugles Sang, Saddening the Evening Air - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Melos Ensemble, Benjamin Britten

5. Liber Scriptus Proferetur - Galina Vishnevskaya, London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

6. Out There, Weve Walked Quite Friendly Up To Death - Peter Pears, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Melos Ensemble, Benjamin Britten

7. Recordare Jesu Pie - London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

8. Be Slowly Lifted Up - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Melos Ensemble, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

9. Dies Irae - London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

10. Lacrimosa Dies Illa - Galina Vishnevskaya, London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

11. Move Him Into the Sun - Peter Pears, Galina Vishnevskaya, London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, Melos Ensemble, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

12. Domine Jesu Christe - Highgate School Boys Choir, Simon Preston, London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, Melos Ensemble, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

13. So Abraham Rose, and Clave the Wood - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Peter Pears, Highgate School Choir, London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, Simon Preston, Melos Ensemble, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

14. Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus - Galina Vishnevskaya, London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

15. After the Blast Of Lightning From the East - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Melos Ensemble, Benjamin Britten

Disc 2

1. One Ever Hangs Where Shelled Roads Part - Peter Pears, London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, Melos Ensemble, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

2. Libera me, Domine - Galina Vishnevskaya, London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

3. It Seemed That Out Of Battle I Escaped - Peter Pears, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Melos Ensemble, Benjamin Britten

4. Let Us Sleep Now...In Paradisum - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Peter Pears, Galina Vishnevskaya, Highgate School Boys Choir, London Symphony Chorus, The Bach Choir, Melos Ensemble, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

5. Requiem Aeternam (Rehearsal) - The Bach Choir, London Symphony Chorus, Highgate School Choir, Simon Preston, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

6. Dies Irae (Rehearsal) - Galina Vishnevskaya, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

7. Dies Irae (Rehearsal) - Galina Vishnevskaya, John Culshaw, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

8. Dies Irae (Rehearsal) - Galina Vishnevskaya, The Bach Choir, Highgate School Choir, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

9. Offertorium (Rehearsal) - Peter Pears, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Chorus, Highgate School Choir, Melos Ensemble, Simon Preston, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

10. Sanctus (Rehearsal) - Galina Vishnevskaya, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, The Bach Choir, Highgate School Choir, London Symphony Chorus, The Melos Ensemble Of London, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

11. Sanctus (Rehearsal) - Galina Vishnevskaya, Benjamin Britten

12. Agnus Dei (Rehearsal) - Peter Pears, John Culshaw, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Chorus, The Melos Ensemble Of London, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

13. Libera Me (Rehearsal) - John Culshaw, Benjamin Britten

14. Libera Me (Rehearsal) - Galina Vishnevskaya, The Bach Choir, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

15. Libera Me (Rehearsal) - Galina Vishnevskaya, Peter Pears, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, The Bach Choir, Highgate School Choir, London Symphony Chorus, Simon Preston, Melos Ensemble, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten

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