{"product_id":"britten-war-requiem-benjamin-britten-london-symphony-orchestra","title":"Britten War Requiem - Benjamin Britten London Symphony Orchestra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenjamin Britten's \u003cem\u003eWar Requiem\u003c\/em\u003e is a significant choral work that premiered in 1962. It is a deeply moving composition, blending the traditional Latin Requiem Mass with the poetry of Wilfred Owen, a soldier who died in World War I. This juxtaposition of sacred text and war poetry creates a powerful commentary on the horrors of war and the hope for peace.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis recording, recorded in 1963, is often regarded as the definitive interpretation of the work. The soloists for this recording were Galina Vishnevskaya (soprano), Peter Pears (tenor), and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone), all of whom brought their unique voices to the performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe recording is particularly revered for its authenticity, as Britten's personal involvement as the composer and conductor ensured that the performance closely adhered to his artistic vision. The LSO's performance is characterized by its precision, depth of expression, and the emotional intensity that the \u003cem\u003eWar Requiem\u003c\/em\u003e demands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are looking to experience Britten's \u003cem\u003eWar Requiem\u003c\/em\u003e, this recording is highly recommended for its historical significance and profound artistic quality an exceptional sound quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis album is the equivalent of a double album\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Words By [Poems] – Wilfred Owen\u003cbr\u003eConductor – Benjamin Britten\u003cbr\u003eOrchestra – London Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003eEnsemble – Melos Ensemble\u003cbr\u003eSoprano Vocals – Galina Vishnevskaya\u003cbr\u003eTenor Vocals – Peter Pears\u003cbr\u003eBaritone Vocals – Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau\u003cbr\u003eChoir – Highgate School Choir\u003cbr\u003eThe Bach Choir\u003cbr\u003eChorus – London Symphony Orchestra Chorus\u003cbr\u003eChorus Master – David Willcocks\u003cbr\u003eChorus Master - Edward Chapman\u003cbr\u003eOrgan – Simon Preston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Info: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecording location: Kingsway Hall, London, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 \u0026amp; 10 January 1963.   Engineer - Kenneth Wilkinson     \u003cbr\u003eProducer - John Culshaw\u003cbr\u003eSourced from a 2-track tape \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAnalog: Transferred using a modified Studer 810 tape deck feeding a Merrill Tape Preamp    Digital: Merging Hapi Analog to Digital Converter clocked by an Antelope Audio 10MX Atomic Clock    Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for all components.    All components grounded to Shunyata ALTAIRA Hubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. 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