War Requiem

~ Release by Britten; Stefania Woytowicz, Peter Pears, Hans Wilbrink, Melos Ensemble, Benjamin Britten, Wandsworth School Boys’ Choir, New Philharmonia Chorus, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Carlo Maria Giulini (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

* Recorded 1969-04-06 at Royal Albert Hall, London.

Annotation last modified on 2014-11-24 15:05 UTC.

Tracklist

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1War Requiem, op. 66: I. Requiem aeternam: "Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06) and Wandsworth School Boys’ Choir (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: I. Requiem aeternam (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Wilfred Owen (from 1917-09 until 1917-10)
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten5:54
2War Requiem, op. 66: I. Requiem aeternam: "What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Melos Ensemble (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1969-04-06) and Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: I. Requiem aeternam (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Wilfred Owen (from 1917-09 until 1917-10)
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten3:42
3War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae: "Dies irae, dies illa"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
Thomas of Celano and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten3:35
4War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae: "Bugles sang, saddening the evening air"
baritone vocals:
Hans Wilbrink (baritone) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Melos Ensemble (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1969-04-06) and Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
Thomas of Celano and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten2:32
5War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae: "Liber scriptus proferetur"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06)
soprano vocals:
Stefania Woytowicz (soprano) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
Thomas of Celano and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten2:48
6War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae: "Out there, we've walked quite friendly up to Death"
baritone vocals:
Hans Wilbrink (baritone) (on 1969-04-06)
choir vocals:
New Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) and Wandsworth School Boys’ Choir
soprano vocals:
Stefania Woytowicz (soprano)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) and Melos Ensemble (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1969-04-06) and Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
Thomas of Celano and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten1:53
7War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae: "Recordare, Jesu pie"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
Thomas of Celano and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten4:47
8War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae: "Be slowly lifted up, thou long black arm"
baritone vocals:
Hans Wilbrink (baritone) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Melos Ensemble (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1969-04-06) and Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
Thomas of Celano and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten3:05
9War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae: "Lacrimosa dies illa"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06)
soprano vocals:
Stefania Woytowicz (soprano) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
Thomas of Celano and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten2:09
10War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae: "Move him into the sun"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06)
soprano vocals:
Stefania Woytowicz (soprano) (on 1969-04-06)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Melos Ensemble (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1969-04-06) and Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: II. Dies irae (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
Thomas of Celano and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten4:58
11War Requiem, op. 66: III. Offertorium: "Domine Jesu Christe, Rex gloriae"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06) and Wandsworth School Boys’ Choir (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: III. Offertorium (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten3:26
12War Requiem, op. 66: III. Offertorium: "So Abram rose, and clave the wood, and went"
baritone vocals:
Hans Wilbrink (baritone) (on 1969-04-06)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06) and Wandsworth School Boys’ Choir (on 1969-04-06)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Melos Ensemble (on 1969-04-06) and Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1969-04-06) and Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: III. Offertorium (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten5:58
13War Requiem, op. 66: IV. Sanctus: "Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06)
soprano vocals:
Stefania Woytowicz (soprano) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: IV. Sanctus (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten5:54
14War Requiem, op. 66: IV. Sanctus: "After the blast of lightning from the East"
baritone vocals:
Hans Wilbrink (baritone) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Melos Ensemble (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1969-04-06) and Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: IV. Sanctus (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten3:40
15War Requiem, op. 66: V. Agnus Dei: "One ever hangs where shelled roads part"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Melos Ensemble (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1969-04-06) and Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: V. Agnus Dei (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Wilfred Owen
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten3:36
16War Requiem, op. 66: VI. Libera me: "Libera me, Domine, de morte aeterna"
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (on 1969-04-06)
soprano vocals:
Stefania Woytowicz (soprano) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: VI. Libera me (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Wilfred Owen (in 1918)
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten6:52
17War Requiem, op. 66: VI. Libera me: "It seemed that out of battle I escaped"
baritone vocals:
Hans Wilbrink (baritone) (on 1969-04-06)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Melos Ensemble (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1969-04-06) and Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: VI. Libera me (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Wilfred Owen (in 1918)
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten9:06
18War Requiem, op. 66: VI. Libera me: "Let us sleep now"
baritone vocals:
Hans Wilbrink (baritone) (on 1969-04-06)
choir vocals:
Wandsworth School Boys’ Choir (on 1969-04-06)
orchestra:
Melos Ensemble (on 1969-04-06)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1969-04-06) and Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (on 1969-04-06)
recorded at:
Royal Albert Hall in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-04-06)
live partial recording of:
War Requiem, op. 66: VI. Libera me (on 1969-04-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1961 until 1961-12-20)
librettist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Wilfred Owen (in 1918)
part of:
War Requiem, op. 66
Benjamin Britten5:15

Credits

Release

photography:Sefton Samuels
liner notes:Philip Reed (liner notes author) (in 2000)
part of:BBC Legends (great performers of the twentieth century) (number: 4046) (order: 44)
ASIN:UK: B00004YYR3 [info]