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A Boy Was Born: Nelsons conducts Britten's War Requiem

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Symphony HallBroad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2EA, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Programme
Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976)War Requiem, Op.66
Performers
Andris NelsonsConductor
Erin WallSoprano
Mark PadmoreTenor
Hanno Müller-BrachmannBaritone
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
CBSO Chorus
CBSO Youth Chorus
CBSO Children's Chorus
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Britten's War Requiem with the CBSO and Andris Nelsons
Andrew H. King, 3rd June
The consequence of any war is destruction, and though ancient buildings continue to crumble under the terrific blast of modern warfare, the spirit of a people undefeated invariably gives way to creation with renewed fervour.
****1
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Andris NelsonsBenjamin BrittenCBSO Baroque EnsembleCBSO Children's ChorusCBSO ChorusCBSO Youth ChorusCity of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraErin WallHanno Müller-BrachmannMark PadmoreWar Requiem, Op.66
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