War Requiem

War Requiem — Plot

First transmitted in 1964, Benjamin Britten's War Requiem is performed at the Royal Albert Hall. The Melos Ensemble is conducted by Benjamin Britten, and the performers include Heather Harper (soprano), Peter Pears (tenor), Thomas Hemsley (baritone) and Simon Preston (organ and chamber organ). Also featured are the BBC Chorus and Choral Society, Boys from Emanuel School, London Philharmonic Choir, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

• Release date
• August 4, 1964
• Runtime
• 91 min
• Genres
• Music

War Requiem — Cast

Benjamin Britten Conductor/Composer Peter Pears Self Heather Harper Self

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Thomas Hemsley Self

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Meredith Davies Self