BBC Four HD airs a documentary on the 2018 War Requiem performance by the English National Opera, celebrating WW1's centenary.
BBC Four HD broadcasts a documentary on August 18th, 9:30 PM-10:30 PM, about the English National Opera's performance of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem, a collaboration with Turner-prize winning artist Wolfgang Tillmans, to commemorate WW1's 100th anniversary. The performance featured a British tenor, an American baritone, a Welsh-Ukrainian soprano, and was conducted by Antonio Pappano, showcasing powerful vocals and orchestration. The Royal Albert Hall performance, with a packed audience, was a testament to the impact of Britten's pacifist message and the unifying power of music.
August 18, 2024
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