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Recording March 13-15, 2013 Munich Forharmonie Gasteig
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) celebrated his 100th birthday in 2013. This ``War Requiem'' is more than just a religious work and is one of his masterpieces. At the beginning of the song's score, there is a poem by Wilfred Owen (1893-1918), a poet who lost his life in World War I at the age of just 25.
“My subject is War, and the pity of War.
My subject is war and the sadness of war.
The Poetry is in the pity…
Poetry exists in that sadness...
All a poet can do today is warn.”
What all poets can do is warn today.
is attached, which clearly expresses Britain's attitude. The first performance on May 30, 1962 was a popular masterpiece that received great acclaim from all quarters.
This performance, held in March 2013, featured popular American soprano Emily McGee and Mark Padmore, who is said to be the greatest tenor of our time. By inviting three soloists, including Christian Gerhaer, who is known for his lustrous baritone, and the pure voices of the Törz Boys' Choir, this is a perfect fusion of the harsh orchestral sound and the deep feelings of prayer. .
This wonderful music, which universalizes the war experience of the 20th century and carefully depicts a ``prayer for peace,'' is sure to deeply move us today.
About the artist
Emily McGee (soprano)
Mark Padmore (tenor)
Christian Gerhaer (baritone)
Max Hanft (organ)
teltz boys choir
Bavarian Radio Orchestra & Chorus
Mariss Jansons (conductor)
countryoforigin: Japan
