Benjamin Britten - War Requiem Conducted By William D Hall

Review by Ken Nickerson

The album War Requiem Conducted By William D Hall by Benjamin Britten is a powerful and haunting tribute to the victims of war. The album features the iconic War Requiem, which was first performed in 1962 to mark the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral, which had been destroyed during the Second World War.

The album is conducted by William D Hall, who brings a sense of urgency and emotion to the performance. The soloists, including tenor Peter Pears and baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, deliver stunning performances that are both haunting and poignant.

The War Requiem is a complex and challenging work, combining the Latin Mass for the Dead with the poetry of Wilfred Owen, a soldier who was killed in World War I. Britten's music and Owen's poetry work together to create a deeply moving and powerful work that is both a requiem for the dead and a call for peace.

The album is beautifully recorded, with every detail of the performance captured in stunning clarity. The London Symphony Orchestra and the Bach Choir deliver a flawless performance that is both emotional and technically impressive.

Summary by Ken Nickerson

War Requiem Conducted By William D Hall by Benjamin Britten is a must-have for anyone who appreciates powerful and moving classical music. The album is a testament to the power of music to heal and to bring people together, even in the darkest of times.